Iceblade02

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[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Yes!

FM radio has to compete with (free) Spotify nowadays given that 4g coverage is pretty ubiquitous, at least where I live. This means they can't stuff too many ads in there.

[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

Managed to find someone who would host us for the night. Thank you very much for referring us to the site :)

[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

Quickest, simplest fix would be to treat borrowing against unrealized capital gains as income for tax purposes.

[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Thanks for the suggestion, seems to be a nice site, I'll have a look!

[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Thanks for the reply!

I'll keep that in mind - probably search for a bit of a secluded patch of woods or something similar.

[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The only place you can be certain you’re allowed to camp is official camping grounds (Campingplätze / Zeltplätze).

Thanks for the reply. I've been looking around at camping grounds since posting, but it doesn't even seem like any allow check-ins by the time we'll be arriving in Travemünde (01:00). Most close by 18:00 already and a single one by the latest 22:30 (they charged 10€ extra for late check-in).

Perhaps since the weather is supposed to be decent it might just be worth finding a dead-end forest road and plopping down for a few hours even w/o pitching a tent.

 

Hi folks!

We're three students who'll be travelling through Germany by car later this week. Arriving to Travemünde in the middle of the night (01) by ferry. We'd very much like to just catch just a few hours of rest somewhere before continuing on towards the Netherlands so we aren't driving whilst sleepy.

What we've found online regarding resting in the wild is confusing at best. We'll have sleeping bags and tents although it is possible (if rather uncomfortable) to sleep in the car.

Any tips or advice would be much appreciated, thanks :)

(keep in mind we're trying to travel cheaply)


Update>

We found someone via 1nitetent.net who was willing to host us for the night. Thanks so much for the help everyone :)

[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Almost anything on a car is feasible to diy imo, depending on time and tools

Oh for sure, just different amounts of scary. Seems like getting at the lifters requires partially dismounting the timing belt & lifting the cam which isn't something I've done before and requires a special tool (?) to tension the belt when reassembling.

[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Worsening of noise after a recent oil change is not good news. Double check you have used the correct grade of oil.

"Over time" is more like months not weeks. Oil change didn't have any noticeable effect but most recent start (today) it did quiet slightly after a few minutes under load which seems like a positive sign - haven't driven it all that much since the oil change but it's quality oil afaik and matches the service book for colder outdoor tenps.

There are some "internal engine wash" products being marketed (if those are any good?) as well as additives specifically for lifters. Might try that out for the next service.

The noise isn't audible from inside the car or over road sounds, but certainly (and loudly) when standing outside.

[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

Thanks for taking a listen.

Well, right now I'm not sure what I can do about it. We're about to head off on a 1'600km road trip in two or three days.

I will however be giving the shop a chewing out as they've had the car in several times (they're the ones who did the timing belt) most recently explicitly to inspect the car for issues. They didn't mention this at all but wanted 800€ to replace a busted steering rack gaiter that wasn't busted -_-

Internet searching suggest:

  • running some kind of additive in the oil (?)

  • cleaning the hydraulic lifters and oil channels

  • replacing the hydraulic lifters

I have access to a full factory workshop manual for the car and basic tools, maybe taking the top off and cleaning them is a feasible DIY job?

[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (2 children)
  • Last oil change

Roughly two weeks ago oil + filters, did that myself.

  • Current oil level

Right at the "F" mark on the dipstick

  • Mileage

~178'000km

  • Timing belt/chain history

Belt changed @ ~160kkm, two years ago.

  • If the noise is present in neutral as well as in gear, and if there is any perceived difference between the two.

Harder to check, I'll have to get back to you on that one.

 

It's a 4-cyl I4 petrol engine ('95 Mazda 626) with a ticking noise that matches with revs. I've had it for a while and it seems to be getting louder as time goes on. It doesn't go away even after longer drives.

The workshop I've used previously haven't highlighted it when I had the car in for an inspection, but after a recent incident it seems like they're rather incompetent unfortunately so I'd like some advice on this!

Thanks :)

#update x1

Spoke to the shop again and fished a bit for info. Guy at the desk re-confirmed that the gaiter was busted when I went there, and got rather apologetic when I pointed out that it wasn't.

They claim that they did notice the lifter tick but said that "it's common for older cars but you don't need to worry about it, and it's a lot of work to fix it", hence why they didn't point it out.

I'll probably postpone looking into this fully until after the road trip.

[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 13 points 4 days ago

There are plenty of things that Americans, in general, actually agree on. As much as the expression is disliked, there is a broad center that endorses at least moderate reform.

The problem is the fptp system that bundles people who are okay "just a little reform but not too much" with actual regressives, and people who actively support moderate reform with those too progressive for the "just a little" folks.

The end result is stagnation in popular issues due to the inflexibility of the electorate and enabling less democratic influences to dictate policy.

 

Quite chilling to think about...

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