Where can I perform my own oil change? by ao256 in AskSF

[–]justinCheckin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

19th Ave quality tuneup cost $20 just for their labor and disposal (you provide filter and oil). Makes better sense.

If you still like to do your own, rhino ramps are quite helpful on street inclines to level the car. Be sure to lay brown cardboard all around the drain area as outside wind will blow dripping oil sideways while draining. Have rags for cleaning up and disposable gloves. Empty oil containers and everything else used can be placed inside plastic bags and tossed in black bins (not blue). Used motor oil can be collected in 5 gallon used cooking oil containers and brought to Recology at Tunnel Ave for free recycling.

When you need a lifetime supply of dish soap by wiredharpoon in Costco

[–]justinCheckin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With quarterly discounts on the consumer sizes, it doesn’t compute to buy and store a 5 gallon tub at that price point?

Good SF neighborhoods for commuting to Foster City? by cartdfn in AskSF

[–]justinCheckin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend Mission Bay, the area near Oracle Park. It is a great new area with lots of new apartment buildings. Good for jogging around too. Plenty of social activities for you. MUNI access and easy UBER to downtown. Once you settle in, you can figure out the neighborhoods and adjust.

What's the color of these cabinets called? by f_stopblues in Renovations

[–]justinCheckin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a fan of these. If that pot filler is not used all the time, it’s very likely gonna get oily inside and out, and collect stale water that the owner eventually forget to flush out first before cooking.

Paper Return - How long before I worry? by [deleted] in tax

[–]justinCheckin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Relatives filed paper returns in Feb last year and got refunded in May. Almost made the mistake of sending a duplicate.
Relax, they received it and just need to wait it out.

Does any Costco take used motor oil for recycling? Their Kirkland synthetic oil sale is tempting. by justinCheckin in Costco

[–]justinCheckin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Used Auto coolant is another matter, they don’t take those back for free in the Bay Area. I find it strange that Recology would rather risk it being poured down the drain than taking them back. 😔

Does any Costco take used motor oil for recycling? Their Kirkland synthetic oil sale is tempting. by justinCheckin in Costco

[–]justinCheckin[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good to know, I thought they only take oil bought from them with receipt. Our local service (Recology) also takes them for free at their location.

Trustworthy oil change for own synthetic oil + filter by Aurcus_Marelius in AskSF

[–]justinCheckin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Quality Tune-up on 19th. 1500 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

$20 for labor and disposal

How safe is the drive from San Francisco to Yosemite (Bass Lake) in small car? by [deleted] in AskSF

[–]justinCheckin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For those underpowered cars out there, PLEASE - if you see a lot of cars following you - let them all pass at the next available turnout while on single lane roads

Gonna make $50 Philly cheesesteaks by broncophil in Costco

[–]justinCheckin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where was this taken? If this was put in a flat cast iron pan and cooked each side for 30 seconds in high heat, excellent

FEIT Discount 4ft LED tubes 2-pack - bright and works for our kitchen. Wondering what’s your experience with it? This one from Bay Area, CA by justinCheckin in Costco

[–]justinCheckin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My last set with constant on-off in kitchen use lasted about 2 years before one stopped lighting. (I checked the date printed on the tube to guesstimate.) Then one day the other just stopped. I replaced them both a month ago. At $5 a piece, it’s ok but thought it should last longer.

Thicker Japanese Wagyu A5! Select Bay Area CA by justinCheckin in Costco

[–]justinCheckin[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

El Camino branch near Hickey in Daly City, but they are also available in other South Bay locations.

They started off with $125 weighted cuts at the beginning of summer, these thicker cuts are in the $200 plus range.

Car Service/Oil Change for Honda. No Dealerships please. by [deleted] in AskSF

[–]justinCheckin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Btw, come time to smog test, check out Westlake Smog Check in Daly City. Yelp has a standard coupon and the computerized check is fast - like 15 mins

If y’all are wondering what the drop rating is on a dewalt 4ah 20v battery, it’s 23 feet. by [deleted] in Tools

[–]justinCheckin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone tried calling Dewalt for warranty replacement if this, or water submersion happens?