When I was studying at the Bible Institute of Ohio, I was gifted a 1980 Chevy Monza by a friend. That winter, the starter failed while it was parked in the church parking lot. Ralph Flynn and I got the old one out but putting the new starter in proved to be difficult. Someone had…
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Neglected Classics
While waiting for a vehicle’s exhaust to be repaired, I walked over to the Mercedes-Benz dealership next door. It brought back good memories from my time in Willoughby. With time on my hands, I ordered the spare tire lug bolts for Sharon’s car. I also found some Mercedes-Benz Christmas tree ornaments on sale for $10…
DEF 2019 Ford E450 Box Truck #301
DEF 2019 Ford E450 Box Truck #302
Samsung Kidnapped my Phone for 2 1/2 Months
Or… Why you shouldn’t send your phone to the Samsung Repair Center in Irving, Texas USA. Ticket numbers: 4158086894, 4159419743, and 4159832046 I purchased a used Samsung S20 Ultra (SM-G988N) from a seller on eBay. It was not a US spec device but was designed for Korea. However, it worked well for what I needed…
Quick Review: 2021 Cadillac XT4
Best Bargains under $2,500
Option#1: Dealerships often offer tempting monthly payments to entice you into the showroom. They offer you $199/mo payments with only $999 down. While most people can afford $50 per week for a car, they don’t often realize how much they will actually have to pay. A 5 year loan would cost you a total of…
Rebuilding a straight-six
Double Barrel C4
Today I dropped off the family minivan at the body shop. The driver’s side sliding door was not staying latched. But instead of waiting, since I had other things to do, I decided to walk home. I’m glad I did as there was an interesting car at a repair shop on my route home. And…
Oil Change Skeptics
Are you one of those people who doubts whether your oil needs to be changed at the intervals recommended by the OEM? If you look at the manual in your glove box, you may find that your oil should be changed every 3,000 – 5,000 miles. What’s that? You haven’t looked at your car’s manual?…