>The above factors may have nothing to do with the top coming off the drain.
How tightly did you tighten the cap. Did you use a monkey wrench or other similar device to give it a snugging up?
Squirrels? Racoons? Neighbor kids? Sleepwalking wife or self?
Or is this a trick question and Richard actually has an answer that's he holding back from us?
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If the above don't work out, I wonder if it's related to internal pressures. If the plastic top is not snugged down, could there be water backing up during drains of washer or toilets, e.g., that are putting pressure against the top and unscrewing the loose-fitting top? Or even just air pressure during the drain (are your vent stacks open and clear to the roof? Do your toilets flush without gurgling?) cycles working the top loose? But it would require water backup to move the cap sideways off the cleanout.
I can't recall with all the stories on here... did you have trouble and repairs with the drain line to the street or was that a Northern problem in Canada?
If it helps: I Canada a dealer may not sell a vehicle AS-IS unless they sell it for parts only and have it towed off the lot.
Any vehicle, no matter how old must be suitable for transportation and meet the provincial safety standards. There isn't any warranty cluases or specifics in the laws but vehicles must be suitable for transportation. Kinda vague but the onus is on the dealers to sell safe cars.
See post # 3094 in Edmunds "Extended Warranties" forum . It says that as of July 2011 service contracts & warranties are not regulated as insurance products and sellers must disclose that fact- instead of saying they must charge everone the same.
Thanks. That was what I suspected. Not that the warranty laws in NY make you safe from junk dealers but I guess you have to be extra careful if you buy used in Florida.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
*richard, if you consider the fact that the cap must be "screwed on and tightened," there is only one possibility - a human being (identity unknown at this point in time) is physically unscrewing and opening up the trap. Now that we have that solved, it would be nice to know who is doing it!
I suggest you take the cap off the trap, wire it up with a 20,000 volt line, replace the cap, and when sparks begin to light up the the night, you will have caught your culprit. Unfortunately, your culprit, if a mammal, will have lost all it's hair and a few other things!
I think there are basic merchantability requirements in US federal law that covers what you are referring. A dealer can't sell you a car that doesn't run for example no matter what state you're in. When I look at used dealer listing for Florida some tout that they offer a 30 day or 60 day warranty as if that is unusual. I guess according to dino, it is.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I was wondering how state consumer protection laws vary from state to state on used cars.
In Massachusetts for any used motor vehicle sold by a dealer the warranty must be in writing and for the following durations.
-- Less than 40K miles -- 90 days or 3,750 miles.
-- 40K to 80K miles -- 60 days or 2,500 miles.
-- 80K to 100K miles -- 30 days or 1,500 miles.
After that, the rules get very technical especially if the automobile is more than six years old. And of course you are protected by the 3-day rescissionary rule--i.e. you can change your mind, making the sales contract null and void.
I'm just trying to rack my brain as to what is happening.
Have you considered that your house may be haunted? Are there other strange things happening?
This might make you feel better though....I just realized our neighbors are "the neighbors from hell". We are completely blocked off from our neighbors house by 3 30 foot Spruce trees and 1 Maple tree. These trees are next to a large window in our kitchen, where we could watch the birds and see these beautiful trees.
The neighbor from hell decised he wanted a swimming pool. To get a digger to dig out the pool he had the 4 trees chopped down today. I think he is a homicidal maniac. He is probably in his late 40s with no children, and I think he won't even use a pool 4 times a year.
to get even, though it will cost you money, plant new trees in a way they will overhang the pool, and pick one that drops a lot of stuff on it!
Mean but legal is right! We will have to plant trees to replace the ones he took down, probably cost $5000. I should plant Manitoba Maples, they are ugly, shed constantly - leaves and seeds that will go into his pool, and the roots grow long distances and will mess up his pool system.
I saw him in the yard and I told him it looked like hell. He gave a nervous laugh....I think he was expecting that from mild mannered me.
What about replacing the beautiful trees with replicas of Stonehenge? Then, set up a booth and collect concierge fees from foreign visitors as they gather to marvel at the 9th Wonder of the World - Stonehenge by *driver. That should send your neighbors a message or two!
Stonehenge by *driver. That should send your neighbors a message or two!
Nothing like the old American entrepeneurial spirit! I could just sell tickets if people want to see the ruins of Canada. Lots of people go to Greece and Pompei to see the ruins.
You should see the backyard right now. It looks like the ruins after a tornado. Even the guy who cust down the trees said he didn't get it. I don't blame him because if he didn't do it someone else would have done it anyway.
I'm not an overboard tree-hugger, but this is criminal, killing 4 beautiful 30 foot trees. Not only that, but it shows no respect for your neighbors.
The guy has about a 20 year old Corvette (for the car angle) that he takes for a drive about twice a month. I think he was a spoiled kid who inherited more money than he knows what to do with, and a pool sounded like it would fulfill some warped dream. Major Moron!!!!!
You are correct. I checked it out, it seems to have changed. However, one way out (or opening) is the sales people have to obtain a permission from the provider to lower their commission prior transaction. Of course I see already them now saying "XYZ company does not allow us discounting the contract price", instead of "State of Florida..." Of course one test would be to decline and see if they changed their mind.
I wonder if these people get their blood work and urine samples tested this vigorously (I have a friend who goes to a naturalpath guy and he tells him his copper is down, or his iron isn't as good as it should be - I don't think it really does much but if he believes it then that is the main thing).
I know I’m late in responding but things have been pretty busy lately on the home front. Good things but still busy. Like, today is Mrs. j’s B-day and the sons and I owe her one for the roast she gave me last month for mine. So now it ain’t so funny hitting the same mile marker as me. I’m going to enjoy today but I don’t think she will. :sick:
I agree that most men don’t take care of themselves as well as they do their cars and I can be added to that list too, but you can’t ignore the proven science of an oil analysis or a blood test. You, by your own admission, consider yourself a non-technical person, so why do you argue about things that you can’t substantiate. Just because you have an opinion doesn’t make you right and in this case pretty much proves you’re not.
Oil analysis has been around for many years and that science is even better today than it was back in the early 70’s when I had an oil analysis done on a ’68 Olds (FWIW, the car was in good health). Industry believes in oil analysis because it lets them know when they should start planning on machine replacement or in depth maintenance. It’s easy to say “the engine has X hours on it so I should change the oil” but when those engines cost what they do, you want to know to a lot more about them than when it’s time for an oil change.
We all know what happened to Mrs. j’s XG350 and that rod didn’t go through that block for no reason. She is the last person to drive a car hard. I doubt that she ever got that car over 3000 RPM so it wasn’t abused that’s for sure. In fact, the engine blew up as she was decelerating because she was coming to a light in a 35 MPH zone. One of the things I thought about after that happened was what would have happened if I had gotten an oil analysis and it showed unusual metal wear of any engine component especially the rod bearings? With that report I could have gone to the dealer and said, “hey, lookie here there is a problem brewing with my engine”. We all know they would have blown me off, but armed with that report when the engine did blow, I would have had a leg to stand on and that oil log mileage entry error crap they gave me would have been a laugher had I gone to court if they didn’t do a warranty replacement.
As for your friend who has a blood count that shows low copper and an out of the ordinary iron level, the test is telling him something that is not normal. It’s his choice how he wants to correct it, like diet or pills. While these aren’t the worst things that can happen to your blood the test is telling him something and the doctor will use that result for monitoring his health as time goes on.
Stop disbelieving in known proofs. You can’t win any arguments doing that.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
consider yourself a non-technical person, so why do you argue about things that you can’t substantiate.
First, happy b-day to Mrs M.
If I make a statement I back it up with proof from a reliable source. I don't just spout off about things I don't know about.
I have gone by the bmw manufacturer service times and have not had any mechanical or engine related problems. This is our 4th bmw and they have had a combined mileage of about 150,000 miles on them,
I can find more authorities who go by the bmw manual than who oppose it. If you are really obsessive or plan on keeping your car for a long time it makes sense to change your oil more often and to get it analyzed if it is of that much importance to you.
You could be right, an analysis of your XG350s oil might have told you something important or given you proof that the oil wasn't at fault.
You can accept the opinion of the people who want to analyze oil and get oil changes more often or you can accept my findings which have been researched and noted and some others agree with what I have said too.
Thanks for your comments about my friends idea to make used cars germ free. I told my friend most people I ran the idea by didn't think they would be interested. Based on that and running the numbers of costs vs> estimated income he decided to drop the whole idea.
Like I said, I told my neighbor "His house Looks like hell" after he took out about 4 trees that are 30 feet tall, and another 4 that are 10 to 20 feet tall to put in a pool.
He came over today with his wife and said to my wife they are both very sorry for the situation. We have been good neighbors and he doesn't want us to be upset. He wants to come over tonight for a talk to try to do whatever needs to be done to make the situation acceptable for us.
well, without the trees to block the view, unless she is a supermodel type, tell them to please not skinny dip.
seriously though, I assume they have to have a fence of a certain height? so make sure they get it high enough to block your view from you yard. Say, 6 foot stockade.
other than that, once the pool is in and yard put back together (I had one put in 5 years ago, and know the mess it makes!) have them put in new trees in the most strategic places. Good for you, and certainly will give them more privacy (it is a bit awkward watching your neighbors swim...)
That’s cheating and what Mike suggested is illegal.
I’d go the Army/Navy surplus store to get a spent grenade and tape it to the cap. The first one that I see running from the yard is it.
As for those that think his mind is being messed with, I say that doesn’t add up. Why would someone want to mess with something that is so messed up? There can’t be much fun in doing that, right? :confuse:
I still suggest that Richard go with what I said above.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
well, without the trees to block the view, unless she is a supermodel type, tell them to please not skinny dip.
LOL, I don't mind if she goes in for a skinny dip but I don't want to watch him. Our house is elevated (for some reason the basements are built into rock and are 9 feet tall, so the 1st floor - it is a one floor house-is about 6 feet higher than ground level, and this window starts about 10 feet high.
So, unless the fence or trees are at least 15 feet tall they won't block anything. New trees cost about $1000 each to put in. We'll see what he comes up with.
I was going to do it myself...I don't want to spend $5 or $6000 on trees right now, but we would have to do it for our own sanity and to maintain our privacy.
The builder separated the yards beautifully with these natural barriers. I don't mind him building a pool, it was just tearing down about 8 beautiful trees to do it.....and I just know, he isn't going to use the pool. A pool is great for a family, costs less than a cottage or trips. But, these are adults, probably in their 40s with no kids.
If I make a statement I back it up with proof from a reliable source. I don't just spout off about things I don't know about.
I can find more authorities who go by the bmw manual than who oppose it. If you are really obsessive or plan on keeping your car for a long time it makes sense to change your oil more often and to get it analyzed if it is of that much importance to you.
You’re turning around what I said. I never said that you shouldn’t go by the manufactures recommendation. I said that an oil analysis is a proven science and it can tell you about the condition of the device it is in. It might tell you something you don’t want to know. Then again, if by chance, you have a car that is getting up there in years/mileage and you get a report that things are starting to wear out, although you don’t see any signs of that at the time, it could be a way to unload a car that is heading south. I’ve wondered about this with used cars a few times, especially when a car dies not too long after it was bought.
In the case of Mrs. j’s ’05 XG350, I was about at the point of just getting something new. I had no idea that it had an engine with a problem. This is the classic reason why you shouldn’t sell a car to someone you know. If I had done that I would have looked like a shyster for sure. The car was near perfect in every other way. Perfect enough that the dealer dropped a new engine in it and sold it for a nice profit in only 2 or 3 days.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Gotta love Canadians! Most neighbors in the states would end up in The People's Court crying about how rotten their neighbor was and how dare they try to tell them what to do.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I said that an oil analysis is a proven science and it can tell you about the condition of the device it is in.
Personally, for me, having my oil tested would be like taking out an extended warranty on a cable. There comes a point when you either trust the engineers who made your car or you either don't trust them, or you are obsessive, or I suppose you really want to keep your car for a very long time.
That's fine. Some people will take out an extended warranty on everything they buy, some will buy every kind of insurance offered because they worry about every eventuality happening to them.
I just like to drive my car and enjoy the drive. When it needs service I will get it looked after. If I don't like the way it runs, I'll see if I can get a new one. But, I am not going to have my oil analyzed. Our government health insurance pays for a complete medical check-up once a year......blood, urine, cardio, postate, etc........if I only do it once a year for me I am not going to do it more than that for my car.
Most neighbors in the states would end up in The People's Court crying about how rotten their neighbor was and how dare they try to tell them what to do.
And, in some states, just get out the shot gun. I might have done that myself if we were allowed to have them.
At the same time, US Ford is telling their owners that their engines need oil every six months/7500 miles and then double that for severe schedule
In reading the owners manual, about the only place in this country where you would be able to drive a car, without being under severe driving conditions, would be in a cave where the temp is 68 degrees year round. A tall price to pay for fewer oil changes. :sick:
In reading the conditions for the severe, seems like 99.9% of cars in U.S would qualify. I wonder if a dealership has ever refused a repair under warranty, saying the owner should have had oil/trans fluid changed under the severe service schedule... not routine service schedule. .
Personally, for me, having my oil tested would be like taking out an extended warranty on a cable.
You do have a way of turning things around to support your lack of knowledge but if that’s the way you want to do it I’m going to argue with that kind of reasoning.
There comes a point when you either trust the engineers who made your car or you either don't trust them, or you are obsessive, or I suppose you really want to keep your car for a very long time.
Trust has nothing to do with it. If it did, none of us would have a problem because only a fool would buy something that they had no trust in. I’m not calling you a fool but things do have problems at times.
Now go ahead and turn all of what I just said around to suit your opinion.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
It is NOT and I repeat, it is NOT a reversible cap. It has large threads that screw into the base, along with a square knob on top.
As for my wife playing a joke, she is as concerned as I am. Our gardener hasn't been here in a week, so it isn't him. He's not the type to play jokes anyway.
It is not human beings doing this. The 175 feet x 75 feet patio and garden is surrounded by an 8 foot high brick wall. There are two large iron gates with heavy locks on each end of the garden. I had the locks changed when we purchased the house. Outside of our gardener, we have the only other two keys.
I knew that I shouldn't have mentioned this problem here. At least it enabled some of you to express your sense of humor. Thanks to imidazol for actually trying to come up with a sensible answer. (Yes, imidazol, I'm the poster who had new sewage and water lines added from the house to the street.) As for jmonroe stating his opinion regarding my demented mental state, let us remember that those who live in glass houses...
Our trusted plumber will be here at 8:30 AM tomorrow to figure out what is happening.
Why sealed? I would think the manufacturer is trying to tell you something. Namely, those expensive trans fluid flushes at dealership are not needed. Yet, dealership will still encourage trans flush every 30k miles. Without a dipstick to check level and condition of trans fluid, who do you believe? :mad:
I would put a sign next to it with 'Under Video Surveillance' on it and wait to see what happens. :surprise: Another idea is to wrap some tape around it and see what happens.
2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
What type of oil is used in the UK? USA uses Motorcraft 5W20 semi synthetic blend. I took my mom's Fiesta in for service and got the oil and filter changed plus tires rotated at the dealer for $45, including tax. $63 minus coupon for $18, minus $10 mail in rebate. Also, 5% of the of the top line bill before taxes went into an account that can be applied toward any future service department charges. Net is about $32.
2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
You could say 300+ horsepower seems to be enough...
I have difficulty always trying to justify to anyone that 300+ is more than sufficient for 99% of daily driving. People/drivers think that you need 350+ horsepower to be on the safe side so when you need that power, you know it's there.
I have 306 horsepower with about 280 ft/lbs of torque on my 2013 Lexus GS350. I've posted before that this engine puts the new 302 hp Mercedes to shame (I owned one, so I know) not only off the line, but also at 60mph when you kick it down to pass a car on the freeway. The torque coupled with YHE horsepower and the gear ratios literally kicks by head back on a sudden acceleration.
Why in the world would you need to go from 0-60 in less than the 5.8 seconds the GS is rated at? Sure I loved to drive my '67 Vette w/435 hp - great feeling, to be sure. But even back in those days, how often did I actually need it? Or even today?
V-6 engines deliver 300-330 hp with outstanding fuel economy today, and it won't be long before 4 cylinder engines will be doing the same, if they haven't already done so.
230 horsepower pumping from my BMW's Inline 6 is plenty of power for me. Heck my Prelude's 200 horsepower 4 cyl is perfect as long as I'm in the right gear;)
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Definitely. I find that the only time I really need the power is when I get onto the Turnpike or one of the interstates. I just kick it down and I get a whiplash of power from my engine. More than anyone truly needs.
I think that a Mustang or Camaro with 400+ horsepower would be lots of fun, but as a second car - the car you want to "show off" to others. I don't have that need any longer. But, it would be great to have one as a toy.
That Corvette with 550 hp would be great fun, but even that wears off after a while.
As most of you know, I've had a 4 month bout with pneumonia and other issues for which I've been having tons of tests done to try to determine the causes. He told me after double checking all the results, I've been suffering from hepatitis C. We went back into my health history and he said I probably got it from a blood transfusion I had in 1980 after back surgery. This is the cause of my immune system deteriorating over the past year or so. He said they have no cure for this disease. He figures I am currently feeling as good as I will ever feel and that it will be downhill from here.
One of the tests measured my muscle enzymes and the test shoes deterioration of muscle tissue. I also have a deep vein thrombosis on my left leg which he prescribed Wafarin for, a blood thinner. This he beloved was as a result of a knee replacement I had a few years ago. My liver enzymes were high average, so my lover has not developed cancer yet, but that cancer is caused by Hepatitis C. I have some sorosis but not severe as shown by the CT Scan and ultra-sound.
I asked him why he waited so long (2 weeks) to tell me - he said he wanted to double-check the results and have consultations w/ the gastroenterologist, the pulmonary doctors, the radiologist and the rheumatologist before making his final diagnosis. He said my immune system is in pretty bad shape and that I can catch anything from anyone, not toention the possibility of developing liver cancer or other cancers. He said there is very little he or anyone else can do for me at this time. The use of interferon and ribaven did not lower my viral load sufficiently to warrant continuation with all the side effects.
Sorry for rambling on, but I had to get this off my chest. Sorry!
I don't know you abacomike but hope you can fight this and get better. The most important thing is to be positive and keep a positive spirit. That alone can help you a great deal. Stay well!
I am very sorry to hear about your diagnosis Mike. You didn't ramble on, we are all concerned and want to have an update.
It is unfortunate they feel interferon and ribaven aren't helpful. Read up as much as you can, I just googled "recovery hepatitis c" and found some ideas on diet and other ideas that may be helpful.
Try to keep up to date by checking reliable sources, often new ideas and discoveries are found.
I wish I could fight, but there is nothing to fight with. No cures, just deterioration over the short run. The only hope is that a pharmaceutical company will find a medication that kills this virus before I develop liver failure. I am on a Hep A and B inoculation protocol to make sure I don't get one of those viruses or bacterium which they have vaccines for. It would kille instantly if I got one of those along with this.
Luckily I was never a boozer and hardly ever drink any alcohol because the doctor said I would have never lived this long if I was a drinker.
Thanks for all the moral support. I just have to stay away from alcohol and also stay away from crowds, airplanes, buses, busy shopping malls, etc. if I can manage to not catch a virus/flu etc., I will "feel" better. It's when I catch something, like this pneumonia, that makes life miserable.
Doctor said he will be watching the publications for treatments.
Sorry for rambling on, but I had to get this off my chest. Sorry!
Who are we to say what rambling is about things like this? Glad you felt that you could get it out among your poster buddies.
I know you have gone through many tests and several doctors have reviewed your tests but after you have had a chance to catch your breath, please think about going to another doctor to see what he has to say.
All we can offer is our prayers and you know you have them.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
My news is somewhat better in that I was up at Sloan Kettering today and while the treatment for the infection is slowing down the blood cell growth it is killing the infection and they still point to spring or so that I should be back in shape to be almost normal. They will have to change the drug regimen to allow for a proven preventative drug for the infection. They took away the one I'd been on successfully for five years for the transplant but obviously need to reevaluate. The substitute didn't work and came within days of killing me.
It is good to not hear them talk about such a possibility anymore.
2015 Mazda 6 Grand Touring, 2014 Mazda 3 Sport Hatchback, 1999 Mazda Miata 2004 Toyota Camry LE, 1999.
"...That Corvette with 550 hp would be great fun..."
I can't imagine having that kind of power. My old '84 Vette only has 205hp and is pretty quick. How would you even use all that power without shredding the tires?
As to being beyond wanting to show off a hot car, I don't think I'll ever grow out of that. I want to be the guy that the kids all shake their heads at as I drive by and say "what's that old guy doing in THAT car?"
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
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If there was food involved - yes.
Not a drain clean out.
How tightly did you tighten the cap. Did you use a monkey wrench or other similar device to give it a snugging up?
Squirrels? Racoons? Neighbor kids? Sleepwalking wife or self?
Or is this a trick question and Richard actually has an answer that's he holding back from us?
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If the above don't work out, I wonder if it's related to internal pressures. If the plastic top is not snugged down, could there be water backing up during drains of washer or toilets, e.g., that are putting pressure against the top and unscrewing the loose-fitting top? Or even just air pressure during the drain (are your vent stacks open and clear to the roof? Do your toilets flush without gurgling?) cycles working the top loose? But it would require water backup to move the cap sideways off the cleanout.
I can't recall with all the stories on here... did you have trouble and repairs with the drain line to the street or was that a Northern problem in Canada?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Any vehicle, no matter how old must be suitable for transportation and meet the provincial safety standards. There isn't any warranty cluases or specifics in the laws but vehicles must be suitable for transportation. Kinda vague but the onus is on the dealers to sell safe cars.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
Thanks. That was what I suspected. Not that the warranty laws in NY make you safe from junk dealers but I guess you have to be extra careful if you buy used in Florida.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
*richard, if you consider the fact that the cap must be "screwed on and tightened," there is only one possibility - a human being (identity unknown at this point in time) is physically unscrewing and opening up the trap. Now that we have that solved, it would be nice to know who is doing it!
I suggest you take the cap off the trap, wire it up with a 20,000 volt line, replace the cap, and when sparks begin to light up the the night, you will have caught your culprit. Unfortunately, your culprit, if a mammal, will have lost all it's hair and a few other things!
Try that and see what happens.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
I think there are basic merchantability requirements in US federal law that covers what you are referring. A dealer can't sell you a car that doesn't run for example no matter what state you're in. When I look at used dealer listing for Florida some tout that they offer a 30 day or 60 day warranty as if that is unusual. I guess according to dino, it is.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
In Massachusetts for any used motor vehicle sold by a dealer the warranty must be in writing and for the following durations.
-- Less than 40K miles -- 90 days or 3,750 miles.
-- 40K to 80K miles -- 60 days or 2,500 miles.
-- 80K to 100K miles -- 30 days or 1,500 miles.
After that, the rules get very technical especially if the automobile is more than six years old. And of course you are protected by the 3-day rescissionary rule--i.e. you can change your mind, making the sales contract null and void.
Have you considered that your house may be haunted? Are there other strange things happening?
This might make you feel better though....I just realized our neighbors are "the neighbors from hell".
We are completely blocked off from our neighbors house by 3 30 foot Spruce trees and 1 Maple tree. These trees are next to a large window in our kitchen, where we could watch the birds and see these beautiful trees.
The neighbor from hell decised he wanted a swimming pool. To get a digger to dig out the pool he had the 4 trees chopped down today. I think he is a homicidal maniac. He is probably in his late 40s with no children, and I think he won't even use a pool 4 times a year.
There ought to be a law! :sick:
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
to get even, though it will cost you money, plant new trees in a way they will overhang the pool, and pick one that drops a lot of stuff on it!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
AFAIK, no such thing in car sales - not even here in consumer friendly MA.
Mean but legal is right! We will have to plant trees to replace the ones he took down, probably cost $5000. I should plant Manitoba Maples, they are ugly, shed constantly - leaves and seeds that will go into his pool, and the roots grow long distances and will mess up his pool system.
I saw him in the yard and I told him it looked like hell. He gave a nervous laugh....I think he was expecting that from mild mannered me.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I stand corrected. I thought the 3-day rescissionary rule applied to used but not to new motor vehicles. You learn something new every day.
What about replacing the beautiful trees with replicas of Stonehenge? Then, set up a booth and collect concierge fees from foreign visitors as they gather to marvel at the 9th Wonder of the World - Stonehenge by *driver. That should send your neighbors a message or two!
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
Nothing like the old American entrepeneurial spirit! I could just sell tickets if people want to see the ruins of Canada. Lots of people go to Greece and Pompei to see the ruins.
You should see the backyard right now. It looks like the ruins after a tornado.
Even the guy who cust down the trees said he didn't get it. I don't blame him because if he didn't do it someone else would have done it anyway.
I'm not an overboard tree-hugger, but this is criminal, killing 4 beautiful 30 foot trees. Not only that, but it shows no respect for your neighbors.
The guy has about a 20 year old Corvette (for the car angle) that he takes for a drive about twice a month. I think he was a spoiled kid who inherited more money than he knows what to do with, and a pool sounded like it would fulfill some warped dream. Major Moron!!!!!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2018 430i Gran Coupe
I know I’m late in responding but things have been pretty busy lately on the home front. Good things but still busy. Like, today is Mrs. j’s B-day and the sons and I owe her one for the roast she gave me last month for mine. So now it ain’t so funny hitting the same mile marker as me. I’m going to enjoy today but I don’t think she will. :sick:
I agree that most men don’t take care of themselves as well as they do their cars and I can be added to that list too, but you can’t ignore the proven science of an oil analysis or a blood test. You, by your own admission, consider yourself a non-technical person, so why do you argue about things that you can’t substantiate. Just because you have an opinion doesn’t make you right and in this case pretty much proves you’re not.
Oil analysis has been around for many years and that science is even better today than it was back in the early 70’s when I had an oil analysis done on a ’68 Olds (FWIW, the car was in good health). Industry believes in oil analysis because it lets them know when they should start planning on machine replacement or in depth maintenance. It’s easy to say “the engine has X hours on it so I should change the oil” but when those engines cost what they do, you want to know to a lot more about them than when it’s time for an oil change.
We all know what happened to Mrs. j’s XG350 and that rod didn’t go through that block for no reason. She is the last person to drive a car hard. I doubt that she ever got that car over 3000 RPM so it wasn’t abused that’s for sure. In fact, the engine blew up as she was decelerating because she was coming to a light in a 35 MPH zone. One of the things I thought about after that happened was what would have happened if I had gotten an oil analysis and it showed unusual metal wear of any engine component especially the rod bearings? With that report I could have gone to the dealer and said, “hey, lookie here there is a problem brewing with my engine”. We all know they would have blown me off, but armed with that report when the engine did blow, I would have had a leg to stand on and that oil log mileage entry error crap they gave me would have been a laugher had I gone to court if they didn’t do a warranty replacement.
As for your friend who has a blood count that shows low copper and an out of the ordinary iron level, the test is telling him something that is not normal. It’s his choice how he wants to correct it, like diet or pills. While these aren’t the worst things that can happen to your blood the test is telling him something and the doctor will use that result for monitoring his health as time goes on.
Stop disbelieving in known proofs. You can’t win any arguments doing that.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
First, happy b-day to Mrs M.
If I make a statement I back it up with proof from a reliable source. I don't just spout off about things I don't know about.
I have gone by the bmw manufacturer service times and have not had any mechanical or engine related problems. This is our 4th bmw and they have had a combined mileage of about 150,000 miles on them,
I can find more authorities who go by the bmw manual than who oppose it. If you are really obsessive or plan on keeping your car for a long time it makes sense to change your oil more often and to get it analyzed if it is of that much importance to you.
You could be right, an analysis of your XG350s oil might have told you something important or given you proof that the oil wasn't at fault.
You can accept the opinion of the people who want to analyze oil and get oil changes more often or you can accept my findings which have been researched and noted and some others agree with what I have said too.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
He came over today with his wife and said to my wife they are both very sorry for the situation. We have been good neighbors and he doesn't want us to be upset. He wants to come over tonight for a talk to try to do whatever needs to be done to make the situation acceptable for us.
So far so good.....we'll see!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
seriously though, I assume they have to have a fence of a certain height? so make sure they get it high enough to block your view from you yard. Say, 6 foot stockade.
other than that, once the pool is in and yard put back together (I had one put in 5 years ago, and know the mess it makes!) have them put in new trees in the most strategic places. Good for you, and certainly will give them more privacy (it is a bit awkward watching your neighbors swim...)
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Find a nice hiding place for it near the drain.
That’s cheating and what Mike suggested is illegal.
I’d go the Army/Navy surplus store to get a spent grenade and tape it to the cap. The first one that I see running from the yard is it.
As for those that think his mind is being messed with, I say that doesn’t add up. Why would someone want to mess with something that is so messed up? There can’t be much fun in doing that, right? :confuse:
I still suggest that Richard go with what I said above.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
LOL, I don't mind if she goes in for a skinny dip but I don't want to watch him.
Our house is elevated (for some reason the basements are built into rock and are 9 feet tall, so the 1st floor - it is a one floor house-is about 6 feet higher than ground level, and this window starts about 10 feet high.
So, unless the fence or trees are at least 15 feet tall they won't block anything. New trees cost about $1000 each to put in. We'll see what he comes up with.
I was going to do it myself...I don't want to spend $5 or $6000 on trees right now, but we would have to do it for our own sanity and to maintain our privacy.
The builder separated the yards beautifully with these natural barriers. I don't mind him building a pool, it was just tearing down about 8 beautiful trees to do it.....and I just know, he isn't going to use the pool. A pool is great for a family, costs less than a cottage or trips. But, these are adults, probably in their 40s with no kids.
Thanks for your comments....sounds encouraging.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I can find more authorities who go by the bmw manual than who oppose it. If you are really obsessive or plan on keeping your car for a long time it makes sense to change your oil more often and to get it analyzed if it is of that much importance to you.
You’re turning around what I said. I never said that you shouldn’t go by the manufactures recommendation. I said that an oil analysis is a proven science and it can tell you about the condition of the device it is in. It might tell you something you don’t want to know. Then again, if by chance, you have a car that is getting up there in years/mileage and you get a report that things are starting to wear out, although you don’t see any signs of that at the time, it could be a way to unload a car that is heading south. I’ve wondered about this with used cars a few times, especially when a car dies not too long after it was bought.
In the case of Mrs. j’s ’05 XG350, I was about at the point of just getting something new. I had no idea that it had an engine with a problem. This is the classic reason why you shouldn’t sell a car to someone you know. If I had done that I would have looked like a shyster for sure. The car was near perfect in every other way. Perfect enough that the dealer dropped a new engine in it and sold it for a nice profit in only 2 or 3 days.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Gotta love Canadians! Most neighbors in the states would end up in The People's Court crying about how rotten their neighbor was and how dare they try to tell them what to do.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Personally, for me, having my oil tested would be like taking out an extended warranty on a cable. There comes a point when you either trust the engineers who made your car or you either don't trust them, or you are obsessive, or I suppose you really want to keep your car for a very long time.
That's fine. Some people will take out an extended warranty on everything they buy, some will buy every kind of insurance offered because they worry about every eventuality happening to them.
I just like to drive my car and enjoy the drive. When it needs service I will get it looked after. If I don't like the way it runs, I'll see if I can get a new one. But, I am not going to have my oil analyzed. Our government health insurance pays for a complete medical check-up once a year......blood, urine, cardio, postate, etc........if I only do it once a year for me I am not going to do it more than that for my car.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
And, in some states, just get out the shot gun. I might have done that myself if we were allowed to have them.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
In reading the owners manual, about the only place in this country where you would be able to drive a car, without being under severe driving conditions, would be in a cave where the temp is 68 degrees year round. A tall price to pay for fewer oil changes. :sick:
In reading the conditions for the severe, seems like 99.9% of cars in U.S would qualify. I wonder if a dealership has ever refused a repair under warranty, saying the owner should have had oil/trans fluid changed under the severe service schedule... not routine service schedule. .
You do have a way of turning things around to support your lack of knowledge but if that’s the way you want to do it I’m going to argue with that kind of reasoning.
There comes a point when you either trust the engineers who made your car or you either don't trust them, or you are obsessive, or I suppose you really want to keep your car for a very long time.
Trust has nothing to do with it. If it did, none of us would have a problem because only a fool would buy something that they had no trust in. I’m not calling you a fool but things do have problems at times.
Now go ahead and turn all of what I just said around to suit your opinion.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
"Sweet car- Is it a V8?" I think I'm going to trade for a 2013 GT.
2013 Mustang GT, 2001 GMC Yukon Denali
It is NOT and I repeat, it is NOT a reversible cap. It has large threads that screw into the base, along with a square knob on top.
As for my wife playing a joke, she is as concerned as I am. Our gardener hasn't been here in a week, so it isn't him. He's not the type to play jokes anyway.
It is not human beings doing this. The 175 feet x 75 feet patio and garden is surrounded by an 8 foot high brick wall. There are two large iron gates with heavy locks on each end of the garden. I had the locks changed when we purchased the house. Outside of our gardener, we have the only other two keys.
I knew that I shouldn't have mentioned this problem here. At least it enabled some of you to express your sense of humor. Thanks to imidazol for actually trying to come up with a sensible answer. (Yes, imidazol, I'm the poster who had new sewage and water lines added from the house to the street.) As for jmonroe stating his opinion regarding my demented mental state, let us remember that those who live in glass houses...
Our trusted plumber will be here at 8:30 AM tomorrow to figure out what is happening.
Richard
Another idea is to wrap some tape around it and see what happens.
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I took my mom's Fiesta in for service and got the oil and filter changed plus tires rotated at the dealer for $45, including tax. $63 minus coupon for $18, minus $10 mail in rebate. Also, 5% of the of the top line bill before taxes went into an account that can be applied toward any future service department charges.
Net is about $32.
I have difficulty always trying to justify to anyone that 300+ is more than sufficient for 99% of daily driving. People/drivers think that you need 350+ horsepower to be on the safe side so when you need that power, you know it's there.
I have 306 horsepower with about 280 ft/lbs of torque on my 2013 Lexus GS350. I've posted before that this engine puts the new 302 hp Mercedes to shame (I owned one, so I know) not only off the line, but also at 60mph when you kick it down to pass a car on the freeway. The torque coupled with YHE horsepower and the gear ratios literally kicks by head back on a sudden acceleration.
Why in the world would you need to go from 0-60 in less than the 5.8 seconds the GS is rated at? Sure I loved to drive my '67 Vette w/435 hp - great feeling, to be sure. But even back in those days, how often did I actually need it? Or even today?
V-6 engines deliver 300-330 hp with outstanding fuel economy today, and it won't be long before 4 cylinder engines will be doing the same, if they haven't already done so.
Just a few cents worth from one old man!
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Definitely. I find that the only time I really need the power is when I get onto the Turnpike or one of the interstates. I just kick it down and I get a whiplash of power from my engine. More than anyone truly needs.
I think that a Mustang or Camaro with 400+ horsepower would be lots of fun, but as a second car - the car you want to "show off" to others. I don't have that need any longer. But, it would be great to have one as a toy.
That Corvette with 550 hp would be great fun, but even that wears off after a while.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
One of the tests measured my muscle enzymes and the test shoes deterioration of muscle tissue. I also have a deep vein thrombosis on my left leg which he prescribed Wafarin for, a blood thinner. This he beloved was as a result of a knee replacement I had a few years ago. My liver enzymes were high average, so my lover has not developed cancer yet, but that cancer is caused by Hepatitis C. I have some sorosis but not severe as shown by the CT Scan and ultra-sound.
I asked him why he waited so long (2 weeks) to tell me - he said he wanted to double-check the results and have consultations w/ the gastroenterologist, the pulmonary doctors, the radiologist and the rheumatologist before making his final diagnosis. He said my immune system is in pretty bad shape and that I can catch anything from anyone, not toention the possibility of developing liver cancer or other cancers. He said there is very little he or anyone else can do for me at this time. The use of interferon and ribaven did not lower my viral load sufficiently to warrant continuation with all the side effects.
Sorry for rambling on, but I had to get this off my chest. Sorry!
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I don't know you...
Thanks for your kind thoughts. Never thought that at 67 years old I would be contemplating the end in so few more years. Quite a shock!
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
It is unfortunate they feel interferon and ribaven aren't helpful. Read up as much as you can, I just googled "recovery hepatitis c" and found some ideas on diet and other ideas that may be helpful.
Try to keep up to date by checking reliable sources, often new ideas and discoveries are found.
Truly hoping for the best.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I wish I could fight, but there is nothing to fight with. No cures, just deterioration over the short run. The only hope is that a pharmaceutical company will find a medication that kills this virus before I develop liver failure. I am on a Hep A and B inoculation protocol to make sure I don't get one of those viruses or bacterium which they have vaccines for. It would kille instantly if I got one of those along with this.
Luckily I was never a boozer and hardly ever drink any alcohol because the doctor said I would have never lived this long if I was a drinker.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
Thanks for all the moral support. I just have to stay away from alcohol and also stay away from crowds, airplanes, buses, busy shopping malls, etc. if I can manage to not catch a virus/flu etc., I will "feel" better. It's when I catch something, like this pneumonia, that makes life miserable.
Doctor said he will be watching the publications for treatments.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
Who are we to say what rambling is about things like this? Glad you felt that you could get it out among your poster buddies.
I know you have gone through many tests and several doctors have reviewed your tests but after you have had a chance to catch your breath, please think about going to another doctor to see what he has to say.
All we can offer is our prayers and you know you have them.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
My news is somewhat better in that I was up at Sloan Kettering today and while the treatment for the infection is slowing down the blood cell growth it is killing the infection and they still point to spring or so that I should be back in shape to be almost normal. They will have to change the drug regimen to allow for a proven preventative drug for the infection. They took away the one I'd been on successfully for five years for the transplant but obviously need to reevaluate. The substitute didn't work and came within days of killing me.
It is good to not hear them talk about such a possibility anymore.
I can't imagine having that kind of power. My old '84 Vette only has 205hp and is pretty quick. How would you even use all that power without shredding the tires?
As to being beyond wanting to show off a hot car, I don't think I'll ever grow out of that. I want to be the guy that the kids all shake their heads at as I drive by and say "what's that old guy doing in THAT car?"
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
No need to be sorry, that's what we're here for. That news stinks!
Don't give up, they are always finding new cures.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible