seathru

joined 11 months ago
[–] seathru 4 points 16 hours ago

This little light of mine. I'm gonna let it shine...

[–] seathru 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yeah, I'm sorry that happened. But literally no one, even the shadiest shop, is doing that intentionally. Laziness and using air tools, probably. Trying to save a buck by using the original crush washer and just tightening it down harder, also likely. Intentionally over tightening so you have to come back to them; extremely unlikely.

After we finally got it off we both agreed on one thing, neither of us are bringing our vehicles back to that shop again. That was over 10 years ago now and I'm still holding true to my word fuck them I'll drive the extra 20 minutes to another shop

That's exactly what you should do if you're not happy with the service. But be prepared to wait to get into a decent mechanic. The ones that provide shitty service are able to stay in business because there is always someone in a hurry. And this is why I say they aren't intentionally over torquing your drain bolt. They don't give a shit if you come back on not; there's plenty others waiting.

I'm glad my professional wrenching isn't in the automotive field any more.

[–] seathru 4 points 1 day ago

Glad to see someone fighting for the common man.

Oh, wait, damn. We're stuck with the feckless DNC aren't we?

[–] seathru 2 points 2 days ago

A lot of manufacturers are starting to go with the cartridge type oil filters which are much better, but still not perfect.

[–] seathru 4 points 2 days ago

That's not really so much of an issue. Virtually all spin on oil filters are designed in such a way that you can tighten them until the metal filter body contacts the sealing surface and the o-ring will still be happy and protected from over-squishing in it's little recess.

All bets are off if you're buying no-name filters tho.

[–] seathru 10 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I wouldn't sweat the PCV line until I had to remove it for some reason either.

Those old Civics are indestructible.

[–] seathru 80 points 2 days ago (13 children)

Devils advocate: As a mechanic, if I tighten the oil filter too little, I'm liable for thousands in repairs. If I tighten the oil filer too much, some rando curses me but I don't hear it and continue sleeping like a baby. Or it comes back to me and I don't care if it's tight, Ive got the tools that make it easy.

So, sorry, not sorry. I'm gonna keep cranking those puppies down.

Also your PCV hose is starting to look pregnant.

[–] seathru 16 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I'm sure his ultra right wing family is just throwing money at his defense.

If someone is trying to help; I don't care what family they come from.

[–] seathru 5 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Obviously the rent-a-cats would be vaccinated.

[–] seathru 1 points 2 days ago

Exactly what I had in mind. And maybe the next few seconds that got cut off. But mostly for the birds.

[–] seathru -1 points 2 days ago (7 children)

Wonder if you can you rent a bunch of them on a temporary basis? Invasive european starlings have overtaken my neighborhood and pushed a lot of native species out. Not only would that help the problem; it would be fucking adorable.

Like buying ladybugs for your garden; you just crack open a crate of cats.

[–] seathru 2 points 2 days ago

If this was an insurance repair, contact your insurance company. They have policies for when additional repairs are needed afterwards. Tell them it's something you noticed later. And if it's anything that could plausibly be related to the accident, they should cover it. It's possible there is still concealed damage that is putting stress on the light causing it to separate and let moisture in. If your insurance company OKs it, I would let a different body shop handle the repair and check out the previous work.

If you paid out of pocket, you're probably out of luck at this point.

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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by seathru to c/animals@beehaw.org
 

Main heat isn't working until the repair guy hopefully comes tomorrow. Supposed to be in the 20's (F) tonight; hope 3 cats and a (electric) blanket are enough.

spoiler explanation

Edit: Heat is fixed. I'll miss you cats.

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Mexican Standoff (files.catbox.moe)
submitted 5 months ago by seathru to c/bun_alert_system
 

Mutually Assured Destruction

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Runner Bun (files.catbox.moe)
submitted 6 months ago by seathru to c/bun_alert_system
 

Looks like he's getting lined up on a bun sized starting gate.

Moving soon, gonna miss you buns. While I'm pretty sure I could catch them all. I don't think moving in then releasing a bunch of wild rabbits into the neighborhood is a good way to say hello.

 
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submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by seathru to c/buyselltrade
 

I can't read instructions and ended up with an extra from eneba. I'm too lazy for the refund process; But I will trade it for a photo of your pet, or the neighbors pet, or a bird that hangs out in your yard, favorite garden spider, etc. As long as you are willing to sign an affidavit stating you have given this animal pets or made friendly noises in it's direction. First message meeting this criteria gets it. Only have one, Sorry.

Stipulation: Must have posted/commented to any SDF community before this post was created.

 

He never sleeps. He never stops.

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Hunting Wabbits™ (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 6 months ago by seathru to c/pets
 

My nearly 20lb Turkish Van, Coco, trying to blend into the clover and mint.

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Real (hungry) bun. (files.catbox.moe)
submitted 7 months ago by seathru to c/bun_alert_system
 

I probably should mow my lawn.

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90's Bun (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by seathru to c/bun_alert_system
 

{edit]: ~~that's not a bun. My life has been a lie.~~ Is it? IDEK anymore.

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Pink nose Mo (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 7 months ago by seathru to c/pets
 

Says HI!!

Seriously, that's his "Hi" face. It weirds the other cats out.

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Buns N' Roses (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 7 months ago by seathru to c/bun_alert_system
 

OK technically only one bun in the photo.

 

This reproduction piece of minitruckin history could be yours. New in box. Free! Just pay shipping (probably 60ish in the conus) or send me a shipping label so I don't have to throw this away.

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