The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

MySmallWorldof4

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Dallas/Fort Worth (2 separate large cities, but, really close together, by Texas standards anyway ;)) are about 200 miles northeast of us.
I saw video yesterday of some of the actual pileup happening. A small car slid into the back of a stopped semi at pretty high speed, then another semi slid into the back of the car and semi at pretty high speed...whoever was in that car was mush, unless maybe they were able to somehow get down on the floorboard, but, they probably didn’t even survive the first impact.
6 people died in all that sadness. :(
I saw the video. Horrific. Do they not pre-treat the roads down there? Up here they put down a salt solution on roads before colder precipitation falls. So horribly sad for all those who lost a family member.
 

MySmallWorldof4

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So I took my jeep renegade in yesterday because my check engine light came on. Left it there for about two hours. They called and said it was fixed. Just needed a software update.
I drove it home-no light on-and to the grocery store this morning. We took it out on an errand this afternoon to Home Depot. As we headed home, guess what?!, the check engine light came on! I am so 😡
I just checked on the internet and see that auto parts stores will check it for free. So, heading there in the morning to see what it shows. Why does something always go wrong when you almost have a car paid off?!!
Mine is getting paid off in July. God forbid something expensive goes. Good luck.
 

93boomer

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And this is why I hate all the newer cars (actually, within the past 15 years at least). It's all the crazy computer issues that spring up. As just one example only, hubs uses his code reader to identify the problem going on behind (whatever warning light comes on the dashboard). What happens, is that it's rarely ever just ONE issue -- it could be a number of different codes that appear, of "possible" issues.

So what the dealers and private repair guys do, is start with the most common issues, and work their way down the list to "fix" the problem. (Some rather unscrupulous repair people will cherry pick the more expensive ones first, and work down the list that way. :cautious: ) Really lucky that hubs knows a lot about cars and used to (years ago) be a licensed mechanic. So he's done various repairs himself on our car, but certainly not everything (as he doesn't have all the necessary tools that the repair shops have). The good thing is that he knows how to talk to mechanics. (I wouldn't have a clue what to say, and am sure I'd be way overcharged.)

Anyway, determining which repair code problem is creating the actual issue, can sometimes be trial and error (even for top mechanics) -- similar to your software "upgrade". Perhaps something didn't quite "take" in the upgrade and it needs to be done again, or, it may not be that at all. Hoping all they need to do, is just redo the upgrade only.

I'm certainly no car mechanic; but I do know from various guys I've known down through the years, that prior to so much computerizing cars, the car problems were a lot clearer, as well as the repairs that followed.
Thanks Minnie! Hubby is taking it to check the code at AAuto this morning.
 

ajrwdwgirl

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In today's good news I'm feeling better:inlove: I have almost 0 pain in my foot and I'm up to 75% mobility in my back:joyfull: My dh is doing the grocery run this morning:joyfull:

I hope you continue to heal but there's nothing wrong with resting and making those boys wait on you! ;):happy: Saw your post about the snow and that's icky, we are going to have -36 to -40 windchills this weekend. 🥶
 

Lilofan

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I saw the video. Horrific. Do they not pre-treat the roads down there? Up here they put down a salt solution on roads before colder precipitation falls. So horribly sad for all those who lost a family member.
TX is not in the Salt Belt. The Salt Belt is from MN to ME, MO to VA. The Salt Belt states dump ( especially the NorthEast states ) so much salt on the roads to prep for inclement weather .
 

ajrwdwgirl

Premium Member
Thank you and stay warm my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I suggest dog cuddling;)

Keeping warm is the goal. The dog and I are snuggling and she does not want to move. That's fine with me, I'm recovering. Hubs and I did a virtual mixology class last night. It was fun but we aren't used to drinking that much and it was a lot to drink in the one hour class. We made 3 yummy drinks but they were strong! It was a bit of a rough morning today.:cool::hilarious:
 

donaldtoo

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Well the code came up coolant thermostat so we have to call our dealer and set up an appt. The service dept is of course closed today😡

It’s crazy how complicated car stuff has gotten over the last 50-ish years even. Same basic gasoline internal combustion engine from 100+ years ago, but, sooooo much more carp associated with/attached to it these days...!!!!! 🤪
I could (and did) change the thermostat on my ‘71 Olds Cutlass with ease. It was at one end of the upper radiator hose in a small housing on top of the front of the intake manifold. Wide open, 2 bolts and a gasket. Ya’ know how ya’ knew it was bad...? Ya’ put it in a pot of boiling water on the stove, and if it didn’t open, BINGO...!!!!! :hilarious:

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Lilofan

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So I took my jeep renegade in yesterday because my check engine light came on. Left it there for about two hours. They called and said it was fixed. Just needed a software update.
I drove it home-no light on-and to the grocery store this morning. We took it out on an errand this afternoon to Home Depot. As we headed home, guess what?!, the check engine light came on! I am so 😡
I just checked on the internet and see that auto parts stores will check it for free. So, heading there in the morning to see what it shows. Why does something always go wrong when you almost have a car paid off?!!
Check engine light could uncover some car issues but a simple fix is if the gas cap is loose or defective. If that doesn't work then it could be something internal. Scanning for codes in the auto parts store will uncover what is the culprit.
 

ImperfectPixie

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Check engine light could uncover some car issues but a simple fix is if the gas cap is loose or defective. If that doesn't work then it could be something internal. Scanning for codes in the auto parts store will uncover what is the culprit.
A loose gas cap makes my husband's 2006 Honda Civic display an alert and it won't clear itself for several days after you tighten it. I think it takes 3 days for it to correct itself.
 

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