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Old 08-07-2008, 07:16 PM   #1
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Have You Checked Your Blinker Fluid

Ok, when was the last time you checked the blinker fluid in your car? Your blinkers provide an important safety feature and it is surprising how many folks don't check theirs. Here's a link giving detailed instructions on how to check your fluid level & change it if necessary.

http://www.geocities.com/changeyourb...uid/index.html
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Old 08-07-2008, 07:26 PM   #2
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Big Sarge, thanks for the reminder. The other important thing people overlook is changing the air in their tires. Air is the only thing holding up your car (or bike) and it loses springyness after a few thousand miles.
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Old 08-07-2008, 07:29 PM   #3
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Anyone know where I can get some 710 fluid?
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Old 08-07-2008, 07:34 PM   #4
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Kale Co. Auto, glatt.. always worth revisiting
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Old 08-07-2008, 07:43 PM   #5
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Hmmm....I've never heard of it!
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Old 08-07-2008, 08:41 PM   #6
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Ok, when was the last time you checked the blinker fluid in your car?
I was going to last week, but I didn't have the left-handed wrench necessary to get the reservoir tank cap off.
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Old 08-07-2008, 10:21 PM   #7
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Remember, you'll need the right handed wrench to get the cap back on.
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Old 08-07-2008, 10:26 PM   #8
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That reminds me, the other day I was working on a carpentry job. I cut a piece three times, and it was still too short. Does anyone know where I can get a cheap board stretcher? I've tried craigs list to no avail.
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Old 08-07-2008, 10:27 PM   #9
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Big Sarge, your XO called, he needs you to return the keys to the drop zone. They can't turn the range fans on with out them.
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Old 08-07-2008, 10:40 PM   #10
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whaddya mean? They recommend changing that every time I bring my car in . . .

I'm sure it's full of it.
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Old 08-08-2008, 12:10 AM   #11
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That reminds me, the other day I was working on a carpentry job. I cut a piece three times, and it was still too short. Does anyone know where I can get a cheap board stretcher? I've tried craigs list to no avail.

I don't have a board stretcher, but I'll send you my electric hammer.
Makes those jobs easy.
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Old 08-08-2008, 03:35 AM   #12
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My blinkers used to go on and off too rapidly. It was really annoying; so, I added a teaspoonful of brake fluid to the blinker fluid and now they work just fine.
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Old 08-08-2008, 07:51 AM   #13
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Kale Co. Auto, glatt.. always worth revisiting
Do they also sell elbow grease? Any job done without that is only a job half-done.
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Old 08-08-2008, 08:42 AM   #14
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Of course!
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Old 08-08-2008, 11:13 AM   #15
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joe, I can't believe you posted for a board stretcher on craigslist and didn't get any replies. I'd have thought that would attract a lot of attention.
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