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Good morning. I've returned from having the engine noise on my car checked out. The technician told me the noises were normal. I disagreed, and asked if they had any cars like mine on the property we could pull in and take a listen. He agreed, and found two, one new, one with about the same mileage. First was the new one, which was quiet. Okay, that's not a good way to prove you're right. Next was one with about 30,000 on the clock. It made all the same noises mine does.
Hmm...
You don't suppose the noises are because of the water-like viscosity of the lube oil, and the internal components are wearing more than they should, do you? The specified lube oil is 0W-16, and the latest models use 0W-8. I'm no longer feeling good about the potential lifespan of the engine, if we're all lucky, it may last the length of the powertrain warranty. The technician suggested using 0W-20 oil with the next oil change, but telling Toyota we're using the recommended type and weight. Then, we moved on to why my tires with 6,000 miles on them are wearing significantly more than they should. Since it was the end of the day, and everybody else had gone home for the weekend, he suggested getting the alignment checked at the next oil change.
 
bnsf971 said:
Good morning. I've returned from having the engine noise on my car checked out. The technician told me the noises were normal. I disagreed, and asked if they had any cars like mine on the property we could pull in and take a listen. He agreed, and found two, one new, one with about the same mileage. First was the new one, which was quiet. Okay, that's not a good way to prove you're right. Next was one with about 30,000 on the clock. It made all the same noises mine does.
Hmm...
You don't suppose the noises are because of the water-like viscosity of the lube oil, and the internal components are wearing more than they should, do you? The specified lube oil is 0W-16, and the latest models use 0W-8. I'm no longer feeling good about the potential lifespan of the engine, if we're all lucky, it may last the length of the powertrain warranty. The technician suggested using 0W-20 oil with the next oil change, but telling Toyota we're using the recommended type and weight. Then, we moved on to why my tires with 6,000 miles on them are wearing significantly more than they should. Since it was the end of the day, and everybody else had gone home for the weekend, he suggested getting the alignment checked at the next oil change.
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My 2017 CRV uses 0W-8. My mechanic said that the newer engines have pistons that have greatly reduced mass, for weight reduction and mileage increase. Because of that the engines burn up oil even if you don't see any leaks. Unfortunately, you need to check the oil level often. The real unfortunate issue is trying to find 0W-8. 0W-16 is fairly easy to find.

We had a 95 Tercel (original owners) that we passed on to our son. Almost 30 years old when he sold it last year and still wasn't burning or leaking any oil. It only had 160,000 miles on it, but the timing belt change at 180,000 was more than the car was worth.
 


Good morning, all! The sun is playing peek-a-boo this morning. Temps forecasted for mid 80's and return of humidity.

I have been scratching my head for 3 days, trying to figure out why my mower wouldn't start. I last mowed in Dec. drove into the shed. Went to start and nothing, nada. Probably a dead battery. Charged it, had it checked for a bad cell, it's good. The last time it was in the shop, the tech said the solenoid was going to need replacing. Changed the solenoid, nope that ain't it. I had been having issues with key, jiggling it sometimes to start. Changed the ignition switch, no that's not it. At this point I have become very good at dis-assembling a JD zero turn mower. Using a multi-meter started following the flow of electricity. No power at the 2 wires that activate the solenoid. It has to be a sensor. Tested all the sensors none appeared to be faulty. I decided to by-pass the seat safety switch. Bingo, motor turned over. Changed the switch yesterday and finally mowed my yard for the first time this year. With all the issues I have had with this machine, I'm not sure I'd buy another JD.

David - Good to hear your home. Just take it easy for a few days, Bob's your uncle, you'll be fine :D
Willie - Nice road. I was wondering about the sidewalk. Are that many people walking along that road?
Shortwrench - Nice bucket.

STAY SAFE
LATER
 
Morning all,

56° and windy, with gust in the 40mph range.

Ran over to the boy's house to reset a storm window that was rattling. had 1/2" screws that were pulling out, and of the 8 holding it only 3 were were still in the window frame. Use a slightly larger and longer screw. Nice and tight.

David: Glad to hear all is well and you're back home.

Terry: Glad it's "normal". As far as the tires, it shouldn't need an alignment so soon. I do know I never got more that 36,000 miles on factory tires on any vehicle I bought new.

Marlin39: Sounds about right for any Toyota product. Have to remove all the stuff off the frontend just to gain access to the timing belt, and while your there, you should also change the water pump, thermostat, idler pully. Labor adds up quick.
 
Patrick said:
Morning all,

56° and windy, with gust in the 40mph range.

Ran over to the boy's house to reset a storm window that was rattling. had 1/2" screws that were pulling out, and of the 8 holding it only 3 were were still in the window frame. Use a slightly larger and longer screw. Nice and tight.

David: Glad to hear all is well and you're back home.

Terry: Glad it's "normal". As far as the tires, it shouldn't need an alignment so soon. I do know I never got more that 36,000 miles on factory tires on any vehicle I bought new.

Marlin39: Sounds about right for any Toyota product. Have to remove all the stuff off the frontend just to gain access to the timing belt, and while your there, you should also change the water pump, thermostat, idler pully. Labor adds up quick.
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This is the second set of tires that I know of. These are replacement Bridgestone tires that I picked out and the dealership installed before I picked it up. In theory, they should be good for 80K+.
 
Texas Hobo said:
Good morning, all! The sun is playing peek-a-boo this morning. Temps forecasted for mid 80's and return of humidity.

I have been scratching my head for 3 days, trying to figure out why my mower wouldn't start. I last mowed in Dec. drove into the shed. Went to start and nothing, nada. Probably a dead battery. Charged it, had it checked for a bad cell, it's good. The last time it was in the shop, the tech said the solenoid was going to need replacing. Changed the solenoid, nope that ain't it. I had been having issues with key, jiggling it sometimes to start. Changed the ignition switch, no that's not it. At this point I have become very good at dis-assembling a JD zero turn mower. Using a multi-meter started following the flow of electricity. No power at the 2 wires that activate the solenoid. It has to be a sensor. Tested all the sensors none appeared to be faulty. I decided to by-pass the seat safety switch. Bingo, motor turned over. Changed the switch yesterday and finally mowed my yard for the first time this year. With all the issues I have had with this machine, I'm not sure I'd buy another JD.

David - Good to hear your home. Just take it easy for a few days, Bob's your uncle, you'll be fine :D
Willie - Nice road. I was wondering about the sidewalk. Are that many people walking along that road?
Shortwrench - Nice bucket.

STAY SAFE
LATER
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Just an FYI, all those sensors and switches are mandated by the government now, and you’ll have problems with all of them, no matter who built the equipment.
 


Texas Hobo said:
Willie - Nice road. I was wondering about the sidewalk. Are that many people walking along that road?
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No, not out here, maybe the 1/2 mile or so that's actually in the town on the east end might get some pedestrians. No, they're there because they used some federal funding to pay part of the costs and the federal funds required a sidewalk and a curb on both sides. They had to install fire hydrants also. Seems like a waste of taxpayer funds. The curbs required that they install a large stormwater runoff pipe under the whole thing to drain into the same creeks that used to just use gravity fed ditches on either side. In the 5 mile stretch there are 6 houses, 1 church, a convenience store and a cemetery on the south side; and 14 houses and 2 churches on the north side. All of the 6 houses on the south side are on 1000+ acre properties, and all but 3 on the north side are on 20+ acre properties and are at least 1/8 mile back from the road. There's a lot of pasture land in between everything. Only 6 of the houses, one of the churches and the convenience store have been built in the 45 years that I have used the road. The 1/2 mile or so back in town has only recently seen any development. As you might be able to tell, I view it with disdain.
 
Been a strange day so I'll take a fresh hot coffee please.

Moving house now on the horizon, lots of plans, for the wife she is talking about new kitchen and bathroom, for me I am talking about new layout with a plan for a running line across the back of the workbench with a small branch passenger shuttle service running back and forth as I work on my stock or the computer.

Which brings me to a question for the audience, I know my locos, I don't know my passenger cars though so can anyone tell me the correct name for the cars in this photo:
and does any kit or ready to run exist in HO scale?
 
I've been very pleased with Mod Podge for my water. I thin it about 2 parts water to one Mod Podge. I shake it up in a jar, and let it sit for a day or 2. (This lets all the bubbles settle out. For a swift stream, you could pour it with the bubbles - that also looks good.) The photo shows the last pour; each layer being less that 1/8 inch. It takes about a week for it to change from white to clear.
 

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bnsf971 said:
Good morning. I've returned from having the engine noise on my car checked out. The technician told me the noises were normal. I disagreed, and asked if they had any cars like mine on the property we could pull in and take a listen. He agreed, and found two, one new, one with about the same mileage. First was the new one, which was quiet. Okay, that's not a good way to prove you're right. Next was one with about 30,000 on the clock. It made all the same noises mine does.
Hmm...
You don't suppose the noises are because of the water-like viscosity of the lube oil, and the internal components are wearing more than they should, do you? The specified lube oil is 0W-16, and the latest models use 0W-8. I'm no longer feeling good about the potential lifespan of the engine, if we're all lucky, it may last the length of the powertrain warranty. The technician suggested using 0W-20 oil with the next oil change, but telling Toyota we're using the recommended type and weight. Then, we moved on to why my tires with 6,000 miles on them are wearing significantly more than they should. Since it was the end of the day, and everybody else had gone home for the weekend, he suggested getting the alignment checked at the next oil change.
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I wouldn't wait on the alignment til then. Do it next week!
 
Texas Hobo said:
Good morning, all! The sun is playing peek-a-boo this morning. Temps forecasted for mid 80's and return of humidity.

I have been scratching my head for 3 days, trying to figure out why my mower wouldn't start. I last mowed in Dec. drove into the shed. Went to start and nothing, nada. Probably a dead battery. Charged it, had it checked for a bad cell, it's good. The last time it was in the shop, the tech said the solenoid was going to need replacing. Changed the solenoid, nope that ain't it. I had been having issues with key, jiggling it sometimes to start. Changed the ignition switch, no that's not it. At this point I have become very good at dis-assembling a JD zero turn mower. Using a multi-meter started following the flow of electricity. No power at the 2 wires that activate the solenoid. It has to be a sensor. Tested all the sensors none appeared to be faulty. I decided to by-pass the seat safety switch. Bingo, motor turned over. Changed the switch yesterday and finally mowed my yard for the first time this year. With all the issues I have had with this machine, I'm not sure I'd buy another JD.

David - Good to hear your home. Just take it easy for a few days, Bob's your uncle, you'll be fine :D
Willie - Nice road. I was wondering about the sidewalk. Are that many people walking along that road?
Shortwrench - Nice bucket.

STAY SAFE
LATER
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Sorry to hear the mower saga! I bypassed that switch when I go my JD X300 years ago, and since then it gets serviced by the JD dealer at home. Every year I get it back with my jumper wire laying on the seat. I guess they wont leave it in place.
 


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