With the Fords, the relay on the fender makes connecting the remote switch much easier. On my Chevy, I connect a wire from the starter long enough to reach from the starter to the top of the engine bay and dress it out so as to not touch hot surfaces and be in the way. I leave the wire and cap it with a wire nut. When not in use. I connect the remote starter switch to the wire when needed. Beats having the crawl under the car every time you want to use the remote starter. ... View more

I have found the 9 mil nitrile gloves from Harbor Freight ($21.99 for 50) to be the best for general work. They are sturdy enough for wrenching but thin enough to handle huts and bolts. ... View more

I am not sure where you got your information concerning distilled water and leaching minerals. As an engineer who worked at nuclear power plants for 35 years, I can assure you that water purity is key to the reduction of corrosion products. The water quality found in most municipal water systems significantly accelerates the corrosion process. You should always use a mixture of distilled water and anti-freeze in the coolant system. ... View more

12 point sockets fit square head nuts and bolts. ... View more

I am old enough to remember the push for hydrogen as a fuel source for cars to solve the so called “greenhouse crisis.” They would actually be safer than the gas powered or EV powered cars, as hydrogen is lighter than air and would dissipate rapidly in an accident unlike gas powered cars and would not spontaneously combust like EV cars. However, the infrastructure required to fuel these vehicles was a deal breaker. The EV cars face the same problem. ... View more

Be careful for what you wish. ... View more

The removal of a historic building, ceasing production of the Lincoln Continental, all narrated by a man wearing a mask.  So 2020. ... View more

Great link on how to storm proof garage  doors. ... View more