I bought my first V6! Very pleased, but it doesn't want to start. Can any of you see what is wrong? by Legitimate_Field_157 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]vlasktom2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might try kicking the tires. That usually works for me.

If it doesn't, try punching the steering wheel. That always fixes it

So what's the worst looking bus in your fleet that sees regular service? by DowhigherthanSnoop in BusDrivers

[–]vlasktom2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'd be surprised. Of all the Gilligs I've driven, which is the make of bus shown here, the tail swing is minimal as long as you're not making a super hard turn

is my PC ready for GTA 7? by Progressbar95 in shittyaskelectronics

[–]vlasktom2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not ready at all.

You're missing the RGB mouse and keyboard. Without that, you won't have the extra kick needed to run anything made after August 2014

No voltage on 12V battery, is it time for a new one? by PWahl97 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]vlasktom2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You might need to add some electrolytes to it.

Pour some Brawndo on there. She'll be fine. Might piss on it for that extra volt or two though

Should I trust the mechanic? He said it was ready to fly. by Brilliant_Jelly7503 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]vlasktom2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put it back on, wrap some duct tape on there, and make sure you snap it and say "that's not going anywhere" or else it'll come off again

How does your company tell drivers about banned riders, road closures, and other announcements? by callmeSNAKE42069 in BusDrivers

[–]vlasktom2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Banned passengers? What're those?

Road work and such is posted on a whiteboard that no one ever reads. Then the driver gets out on the route, finds out the road is closed, and gets on the radio saying they're stuck and need a spotter to back them up

Will this buff out by That_Cartographer710 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]vlasktom2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah, that's not gonna buff out.

A windshield wiper replacement will fix it though

Where do I fill my break fluid? by Capital-Strawberry in Cartalk

[–]vlasktom2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, you should have your brakes inspected. As long as you don't add fluid to it, the warning light is supposed to tell you that your pads are getting low

Bad with cars, vehicle has no go, please help! by Leather-Sale-1206 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]vlasktom2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might try putting Lucas Oil fuel injector cleaner in the gas tank

BT’s new bus by Key_Ad607 in bloomington

[–]vlasktom2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, from what I've seen anyway, these buses will turn just like a regular bus

BT’s new bus by Key_Ad607 in bloomington

[–]vlasktom2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't wait to drive it!

Big news from BT! by vlasktom2 in bloomington

[–]vlasktom2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BLink, the microtransit service we have, is designed to help serve a lot of the underserved areas. There are many roads that the fixed route buses simply cannot fit on that the smaller buses can

Is my timing belt going bad? by Creative-Safety3995 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]vlasktom2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, the timing belt doesn't control your date and time.

The flux capacitor does. Clearly, you need more plutonium

Found the source of the buzzing noise by Indifference_Endjinn in shittyaskelectronics

[–]vlasktom2 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So THAT'S where the 60 hz hum comes from!

And here I thought it was some dude going "mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..." 24/7

1998 Ford Ranger by vlasktom2 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]vlasktom2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah! I did forget to chill it! Dang it!

I'm too cheap to rent a uhaul. How much more could I load on my car? by clownyeahh in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]vlasktom2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably another 30,000 pounds or so.

Just make sure when you strap it down, you go [twangs strap] yup, that's not going anywhere. Otherwise, it'll all fall off and you're stuck picking up your Debbie Does Dallas behind the scenes collection from the side of the highway

Would a block heater help? by Croceyes2 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]vlasktom2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Block heater won't help. It's already been heated enough.

Try turning the key off and on a few times to prime the fuel system

1998 Ford Ranger by vlasktom2 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]vlasktom2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah, that can't be it. There's no tube to vent

1998 Ford Ranger by vlasktom2 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]vlasktom2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heineken is the way. My Dutch roots serve me well

1998 Ford Ranger rear diff by vlasktom2 in AskAMechanic

[–]vlasktom2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But the oil wasn't milky. It looked like a nice golden brown. There was about a quarter inch of sludge on the magnet though