Drove my Ranger today and for the first time in a very long time it simply drove perfectly. No crazy transmission issues or rattling, it simply drove perfectly! Even my skeptical wife who urged me to "sell the lemon" mentioned how well behaved it was. The battery is holding its charge, the...
Have a few items arriving for my Ranger via Amazon and just checked the status. I can see the delivery vehicle moving on the map in real time.
When did Amazon start doing this?
This exactly why my cellular modem is disabled... read the entire patent by following the link. You'll find it quite enlightening. Many of their methods are quite invasive.
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Ford Patent - IN-VEHICLE ADVERTISEMENT PRESENTATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Feb 23, 2023...
After my parents passed on a few years ago, I inherited their LP album collection. It has sat boxed up until recently when my inlaws offered me their 1970's turntable. I gave it some thought overnight, and took them up on the offer. It sat for a year or two and I finally decided to make room...
The success of the next generation of Family owned small and medium size Farms depends on teaching children to love the land and cherish the lifestyle- Teach them while they are young
I figure we need a place to show rather odd and unique things that we may come across.
I'll start with the two very short videos
Russian Bikers are more than we can bear!
Lunch by the Sea, Thwarted
I started to notice my truck wasn't starting as quickly as it should, and determined that it was the check valve in the fuel system leaking. It became progressively worse until I had to cycle the ignition key 3 times to build up enough pressure for the engine to start. Each time the key is...
Power Vacuum: How the State Wants to Suck Electricity from the SUV You Are Required to Buy Mises Institute
California Wants to Suck Electricity from the SUV You Are Required to Buy Zerohedge
09/07/2023
Summary
A literal power vacuum—that’s what California Senate Bill 233 proposes.
And what...
I am having a problem with my 2005 Ranger with hard starting. Initially If I wait a few seconds it would start right up. It has now progressed to the point where I need to turn the ignition on 3 times to get a quick start. (2 second fuel pump cycle each time I turn the ignition on) This leads...
Sunday I was mowing the yard between thunderstorms, the grass was tall and I had been out of town and just arrived home at 5AM, having drove all night (12 hour drive).
My yard is terraced, and out by the road the wall is up to 5' tall. I installed an engineered wall and it has been holding up...
All may not be as it seems.... Watch the following
China is Throwing Away Fields of Electric Cars - Letting them Rot!
And from the same fellow
Covered Up! - China's Electric Car Safety - You're Being Sold a Lie!
Hidden - China's Flagship EVs are Exploding in Huge Numbers
And finally...
Just replaced our 2003 Nissan Maxima with a 2023 Mazda CX-5 Turbo. We drove the 2020 Ranger over to pick it up and the wife drove the CX-5 home. Took it out this morning for a run to a local farm for veggies and fruits.
First impressions
Smooth and refined. Power delivery is measured and...