The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Goofyernmost]

Cold weather causes tire pressure PSI to drop

Only until you start driving and the friction from the road and the flexing rubber and inner cords bring it back up. If you put more air in at that time they will just be over inflated once the warm up occurs. The air is still in there unless the tire leaks. Temporary softer tires also help with traction in snow. If the tires have the proper recommend pressure when cool they will not drop that far in cold. At this point I need to remind @Figgy1 that I have spent many long winters in freezing temperatures. I guess what I am trying to say, is that just like when they recommend that you not check them when they are hot, the same applies when they are very cold. Otherwise there should be no problem. Besides if you spend time checking the PSI in cold weather your fingers will get very, very cold and make picking one's nose very difficult, so unless when you look at them and they appear to be going flat (the tires not your fingers) then check them. Most cars now have an automatic tire pressure monitor anyway and it will tell you when more air is needed.

 

[Lilofan]

Only until you start driving and the friction from the road and the flexing rubber and inner cords bring it back up. If you put more air in at that time they will just be over inflated once the warm up occurs. The air is still in there unless the tire leaks. Temporary softer tires also help with traction in snow. If the tires have the proper recommend pressure when cool they will not drop that far in cold. At this point I need to remind @Figgy1 that I have spent many long winters in freezing temperatures. I guess what I am trying to say, is that just like when they recommend that you not check them when they are hot, the same applies when they are very cold. Otherwise there should be no problem. Besides if you spend time checking the PSI in cold weather your fingers will get very, very cold and make picking one's nose very difficult, so unless when you look at them and they appear to be going flat then check them. Most cars now have an automatic tire pressure monitor anyway and it will tell you when more air is needed.

Don't have that luxury of automatic tire pressure in my 5 year old vehicles. I like the Wawa gas stations which have free tire pressure machines instead of the other gas stations that charge from $1.50-2.00 for only 3 min of air. Car manuals that I've had advise check tire pressure when tires are cold. Cold it seems has different meanings for all.

 

[Figgy1]

OMG, this is so interesting and expected! All we heard all summer was "it is so hot" and the first day that it get cooler, the moaning starts. Human nature I guess. I understand that Hawaii has a normal 70 degree temperature year round. Maybe we can make a mass exodus there where all we have to worry about are tsunami's and lava flows.

Just kidding... I know you aren't really complaining. It's just an attempt to drown out @MinnieM123 screaming with unmedicated joy.

When have you ever heard me complaining about how warm it is? No it's not old age that keeps you from remembering

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I like the Wawa gas stations which have free tire pressure machines instead of the other gas stations that charge from $1.50-2.00 for only 3 min of air.

That's good to know. Another reason to love Wawa.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I hope the tablet isn't bothering you cat.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Don't have that luxury of automatic tire pressure in my 5 year old vehicles. I like the Wawa gas stations which have free tire pressure machines instead of the other gas stations that charge from $1.50-2.00 for only 3 min of air. Car manuals that I've had advise check tire pressure when tires are cold. Cold it seems has different meanings for all.

Yes, they aren't explicit but, I know I might be sounding confusing so... It is OK to check the tires anytime they are cool, meaning sitting for a time, no friction. However, because it is colder out doesn't mean that you need to check the pressure for any particular reason. If the tire looks low, check it otherwise it isn't necessary. Checking it occasionally whether it is hot or cold outside is wise, but there is nothing indicating that you need to check them because it is cold outside. It has nothing to do with outside temperature it is tire temperature.

 

[Goofyernmost]

When have you ever heard me complaining about how warm it is? No it's not old age that keeps you from remembering

I apologize, you are indeed a supporter of warmer air.

 

[donaldtoo]

So, I’ve posted before that we purchased a porch camera back in March of ‘18, when the serial parcel bomber was making the rounds here. The guy ended up, literally, blowing himself up the next morning in the Interstate highway median just north of here, when the authorities cornered him.
About a month ago we got another camera that’s on the garage above the driveway.
The one on the porch will often be triggered by a shrub branch blowing in the wind, so I’ve had to trim them from time to time.
The newer camera will notify you whether it’s a vehicle,
person, or animal that triggered the camera before you even pull up the video.
The number of squirrels and cats that trigger the thing daily, is pretty amazing.
Also, the number of vehicles that come down our dead end street thinking it goes through.
We’re having to charge the garage camera twice as often as the porch camera…!!!!!

 

[Cesar R M]

Epcot time!

While it was not that busy, most people congregate on certain areas too much thanks to the construction zones.





After visiting SPACESHIP EARTH we went to THE SEAS to check nemo and visited the big aquarium.

Ironically we saw no dolphins and no turtles until we were in the OCEAN REEF restaurant.

Then we went into THE LAND



The Land!








We boarded also SOARING which had surprisingly a low wait of 5-10 minutes. I think we waited more for the boat ride.

Then we headed for the IMAGINATION area. Which we laughed at how bad it was XD




In our way out, we found Pooh in the gardens between THE LAND and IMAGINATION pavilions.


And of course, Coco and Rocket by the World Showcase lagoon..

Also those TACOs and the STARGATE ring are ugly.

 

[Cesar R M]

Forgot Miguel's statue with Dante.

 

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[Lilofan]

That's good to know. Another reason to love Wawa.

One thing to rejoice among Northerners living in Florida was when Wawa opened up the first FL location one traffic light from the entrance of Sea World in Orlando in 2012. Many came to the grand opening including Governor Rick Scott.

 

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[Figgy1]

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