Thread: Collective Motoring Knowledge

Originally Posted by Fondles

my tyre manufacturer recommendations

.... are 42. But I reduced them to 40 as I preferred the feel.

I will check the tyre for even wear at 6 months and adjust, if necessary.

^ hasn't Xi told you what tire pressure you should have?

Originally Posted by lom
hasn't Xi told you what tire pressure you should have?

Originally Posted by OhOh

Although Uncle Xi is knowledgeable on many topics, I am reluctant to make a guess.

Why not to ask another Uncle, he surely knows:

Biden mocked for claiming he ‘used to drive’ an 18-wheeler truck

"I used to drive an 18-wheeler, man," President Biden said while visiting a Mack Truck facility.

Career politician President Biden is being mocked for claiming he used to drive an 18-wheeler truck — with the White House only able to show he was once a passenger in one.

The 48-year political veteran made the claim while visiting a Mack Truck facility in Pennsylvania on Wednesday.

“I used to drive an 18-wheeler, man,” the 78-year-old commander-in-chief told staff, video of the exchange shows — with him clarifying that he “got to” drive one.

Biden mocked for claiming he 'used to drive an 18-wheeler'

Compared to recommending people drink bleach and shove a lightbulb up their anuses...

Originally Posted by Joe 90

You guys are all over inflating

You guys are all over inflated. FTFY

Plenty of spares available for Toyota/Honda in Asian markets.

Having said that, I bought an older Peugeot 206 here in Bali about 6 months ago. So far no parts problems. It has been very cheap to run and insure, and 1.4l engine and auto box are ideal for local conditions. Plenty of zip when roads are quiet like now, but no struggles when it gets busy again.

Good tip about cable jumping a flat battery ... learned something there. @ the 1 min mark.



Never thought to turn the charging vehicle's motor off when starting the flat battery car.

Did you know... there is a point to these annoying things. I thought they were just a cheaper version of a clamp (and you probably did too if you are honest) See the youtube link below







https://youtube.com/shorts/a-QQEG0oR7g?feature=share

GM vehicles are infamous for melting their headlight plugs. You change your dead bulb but the light still goes out sometimes. You have to choice but to splice the wiring harness on the vehicle and attach a new plug. Automotive soldering is always a baglicker. Unless you do it regularly.

Anyway my GM truck had this exact problem. I was not thrilled about splicing. But I broke the bank and purchased some of these butt connectors that have solder built into them. They cost 20 bucks for 5 connectors. But this way, you get a professional connection. I finished the job and I can say that it was money well spent. No mickey mouse crimping and tape.

Originally Posted by Troy

Why do you think crimping is Mickey Mouse?

You are talking to backspin/skiddy/socalled. He is an idiot, and you will not get an intelligent response.

Originally Posted by Troy

Why do you think crimping is Mickey Mouse? For multi-strand wires, I prefer crimped joints (with the correct crimp tools) as there is no chance of a dry joint and they handle vibration better.

I do my fair share of crimp connections still. But they are frowned upon in general.

Basic retail crimp tools are pretty bad.