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Forum: The Lounge 06-25-2017, 10:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,635
Posted By Ford Man
I'm not in a wheelchair. I've got one of the...

I'm not in a wheelchair. I've got one of the vibratory/heated seat covers in the car that I usually drive on longer distances but not in the other cars because most of my trips around home are 20 or...
Forum: Saving@Home 02-17-2014, 01:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,797
Posted By Ford Man
I added a little more VERY IMPORTANT information...

I added a little more VERY IMPORTANT information near the bottom of the post and an eBay auction of Monitor 441. Be sure to read it!!!
Forum: Saving@Home 02-17-2014, 12:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,797
Posted By Ford Man
Monitor Heater

Here's a link to Monitor's homepage. Monitor Products (http://monitorproducts.com/) I didn't check the web page, but there's probably contact information there for the company. If so contact them...
Forum: Saving@Home 02-15-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,797
Posted By Ford Man
I don't use the electric furnace in my house, but...

I don't use the electric furnace in my house, but in the summer I do that with my a/c. We have one bedroom (approximately 200sf.) that we don't use on a regular basis so I close the door, close and...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 07-24-2012, 05:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,137
Posted By Ford Man
My '88 Escort with 518K+ miles has probably...

My '88 Escort with 518K+ miles has probably averaged an oil change about every 5K miles over it's lifetime, I've used whatever oil/oil filters I can find the cheapest. The fuel filter has been...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-20-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,870
Posted By Ford Man
As others have already stated, I don't think it...

As others have already stated, I don't think it will damage the transmission as long as the engine is running and pumping fluid.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-21-2012, 03:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 21,293
Posted By Ford Man
Tire size calculator...

Tire size calculator (http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html)
Forum: The Lounge 05-01-2012, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,910
Posted By Ford Man
I've seen measuring devices which were marked for...

I've seen measuring devices which were marked for 16-1 ratio, 32-1 ratio 40-1 ratio and 50-1 ratio's before, but don't remember for sure where, it may have been at Walmart. If they don't have one...
Forum: The Lounge 05-01-2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,953
Posted By Ford Man
Several years ago while driving on I-40 through...

Several years ago while driving on I-40 through TN I had an 18 wheeler cut me off then he slowed down so I passed him, again he passed me cutting me off again. This happened 3 times. I just kept...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 05-01-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,475
Posted By Ford Man
Something Everyone Should Read

This is something I think everyone should read, especially if they take their car to a garage for repairs. Could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars on repairs, plus it gives you...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 04-29-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,106
Posted By Ford Man
Turtle I have the best :confused: brain so why don't the...

I have the best :confused: brain so why don't the rest of you dummies just shut up and listen to me. :rolleyes:

On a more serious note, I come here to read/learn/enjoy other people's idea's and if...
Forum: Success Stories 03-08-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,748
Posted By Ford Man
The truckers must know me too when I'm in the...

The truckers must know me too when I'm in the right lane of the interstate with the c/c set at 55 mph many of them honk as they pass, I just honk back!! They get mad because I'm driving 55 in a 65,...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 12-10-2011, 10:58 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 17,681
Posted By Ford Man
I suggest going the local library and getting a...

I suggest going the local library and getting a copy of the traffic statutes and see just what all you can find to back your case and make copies of it. There are still some very old and some...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 11-15-2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 38,207
Posted By Ford Man
At an average of 40 MPH my '88 Ford Escort with...

At an average of 40 MPH my '88 Ford Escort with 518,400 miles would have ran 12,960 hours using regular oil changes (dino). No, it hasn't been ran at WOT all this time, but about 12 years ago I was...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 09-22-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 38,207
Posted By Ford Man
Something new, 518K miles (approximately 834K...

Something new, 518K miles (approximately 834K kilometers) on an engine without any rebuilds using regular oil change/spin on oil filter intervals (dino not synthetic). Name of thread 500K. This is...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 08-10-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,078
Posted By Ford Man
Could also be a shorted out brake light switch,...

Could also be a shorted out brake light switch, but more likely a poor connection or bare wire somewhere in the brake system.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 08-10-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,372
Posted By Ford Man
Check the codes and get them defined. If the...

Check the codes and get them defined. If the definition is sensor 1 Bank 1 it's the upstream sensor for cylinders 1-3, if the definition is sensor 1 bank 2 it's the upstream sensor for cylinder 4-6,...
Forum: DIY / How-to 07-13-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,510
Posted By Ford Man
Prestone Rebate

I really didn't know which section to post this in, but since changing anti freeze/coolant can be a DIY project I thought maybe this was the best place. This offer is good until 02/29/2012.
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Forum: The Lounge 05-23-2011, 10:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,047
Posted By Ford Man
Terry went back to the eye Dr. and the surgeon...

Terry went back to the eye Dr. and the surgeon that did his surgery today. Both gave him a good report. I think the surgeon wants to see him again in about 6 weeks. He also went in and worked...
Forum: The Lounge 05-02-2011, 01:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,047
Posted By Ford Man
Someone that saw the cow told my sister in law...

Someone that saw the cow told my sister in law that it probably weighed between 1200-1400 pounds and a friend of mine that saw it estimated 1000 pounds. Regardless of weight it was a huge animal.
...
Forum: The Lounge 04-19-2011, 12:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,047
Posted By Ford Man
Great News!!! My sister in law called my mom...

Great News!!! My sister in law called my mom from the hospital this morning after the Dr. was in to see my brother, then mom called me to give me an update. She told my mom that my brother tried to...
Forum: The Lounge 04-04-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,814
Posted By Ford Man
My wife doesn't drive, but she's always anxious...

My wife doesn't drive, but she's always anxious to hear about it when I get great mileage. I guess she figures that leaves more of my money for her to spend. lol
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 01-06-2011, 11:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 84,796
Posted By Ford Man
Yes Even if the light is turned off...

Yes




Even if the light is turned off by a code reader the ECU has to relearn all the engine perimeters and at that point it will turn on the check engine light if there's still a fault. This...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 12-31-2010, 01:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 84,796
Posted By Ford Man
The inefficiency of the catalytic converter won't...

The inefficiency of the catalytic converter won't affect your fuel mileage unless it's stopped up. Back in the 70's & 80's when it was still legal to remove them from your own cars I removed them...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 12-31-2010, 12:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 84,796
Posted By Ford Man
The upstream 02 sensor is one of several sensors...

The upstream 02 sensor is one of several sensors that controls the air/fuel mixture and has nothing to do with the PO420. The downstream 02 sensor takes a reading of the pollutants post catalytic...
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