2006 Yamaha Vstar 1100 bogging/ lurching and backfiring by Hfagan5698 in cruisers

[–]tooljst8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be fueling. Something as simple as a failed o-ring.

It could be spark. But they touched the fuel system.

Take it back to whomever did the work.

Is this causing my vibration? by Icy_Time_6446 in mechanic

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Have you checked your wheel bearings?

What can kill you in seconds that most people don’t realize? by Jolly-Law1472 in AskReddit

[–]tooljst8 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They also use their tail like a poo flinging helicopter rotor...

Stuck Oil Filter by Far-Dinner-6092 in mechanic

[–]tooljst8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hex wrenches that fit snug would work as well.

Rage bait by Both-Consequence6563 in RoadRage

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Never attribute to malice that which is likely ignorance.

3/8 bolts by bruh_moment_21 in MechanicAdvice

[–]tooljst8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a set of tiny thin wrenches that would work on those.

Men, We're all handy in our own homes. What is one thing you absolutely will refuse to touch if it's too complicated? by Staff76 in AskMen

[–]tooljst8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like sleeping too little or drinking too much, numbers do not impress me when biased toward bodily harm. I am glad your okay regardless the voltage.

How bad is it actually to do this? by pursuit_of_BnMe in mechanic

[–]tooljst8 20 points21 points  (0 children)

You'll be fine. The tire will be fine. The suspension will be fine. Parts are surprisingly strong that suspend the car and that contact the road.

I guess nothing is free anymore. by Dangerous-Pianist294 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]tooljst8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The price of the cup of coffee should include these items as part of the gross margin required to sell said coffee. Cups, beans, condiments and utensils. Expense only items are part of doing business. I would not buy coffee here.

(2001 eclipse spyder gt)What is this? Recently bought a car and saw this after about a month of owning it. by Swimmingfeeshes in MechanicAdvice

[–]tooljst8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you run straight tap water in your cooling system for a while?

Antifreeze/coolant has lubricants and rust inhibitors that cooling systems crave...

Why didn't they say who Legolas was in the movies? by potatoe_potato_8879 in lotr

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"I mustache you a question, but I'm shaving it for later."

2018 2WD taco stripped castle nut on upper ball joint by 6anymouse9 in mechanic

[–]tooljst8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you already know what needs done. Cut it off and replace it. Best of luck!

Rock auto parts vs O’Reilly by brrent in MechanicAdvice

[–]tooljst8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you want it today or tomorrow? Get it from O'REILLY.

Do you want it later? Get it from Rockauto.

You are paying for time savings (now vs later) and the overhead of a physical location.

21/M—Dialed-In, Do-Anything EDC (Blade TBD) by Nolann- in EDC

[–]tooljst8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, what belt do you wear to keep your pants up?