What if you rubbed some on your belts? Would it help keep you from having to replace them at least as often
@XCRidersКүн бұрын
Nun of them
@RonKnowsStuffКүн бұрын
I’m at the Ford Dealership buying a F150 right now!
@HunterSmith6412 күн бұрын
We have a push mower with a bad pull start and so we do this 😊
@RonKnowsStuff2 күн бұрын
Please continue to be cautious and keep on cutting!! Thanks for watching!!!
@pl10984 күн бұрын
I love sassy Mrs Know.
@RonKnowsStuff3 күн бұрын
Me too!! She’s the best wife ever - I love her deeply!!!
@enigmaticnomadics4 күн бұрын
If only this worked on my dirtbike.
@RonKnowsStuff4 күн бұрын
Oh man!!
@RonKnowsStuff4 күн бұрын
Insurance goes up $8.40 on the cheaper truck
@justinbadalamento10824 күн бұрын
@RonKnowsStuff if you care most about reliability why not look at a Tundra or Titan? What about these reliable Fords are pulling you to them over Toyota or Nissan?
@RonKnowsStuff4 күн бұрын
Toyotas are worshipped by dealers so they charge a premium. There are more ford dealerships than Nissan ones meaning parts/repairs are easier to obtain. We have a ford dealership near our Florida and Georgia homes.
@HarryHackney4 күн бұрын
Ron knows Excel! 😂
@RonKnowsStuff4 күн бұрын
Ron loves excel
@HarryHackney4 күн бұрын
@@RonKnowsStuff LOL!
@RonKnowsStuff4 күн бұрын
I’m going to the dealerships 8/23/24 and will post the results in the comments
@TheFurbyFamily4 күн бұрын
Its actually drill start.
@RonKnowsStuff4 күн бұрын
True
@bendaves775 күн бұрын
My mower doesn't turn over that easily and I attempted this one day when my pull rope broke and I just wanted to finish mowing the yard. Needless to say I didn't get it done until I replaced the pull rope and had to figure out how to reset the spring inside the pull rope reel
@RonKnowsStuff5 күн бұрын
You have to exercise caution when doing this. Sorry it didn’t work for you
@bendaves775 күн бұрын
@RonKnowsStuff my battery powered drill didn't do the job so I used a drill with a cord and it fired right up.. yesterday my pull rope 💔 and I spent hours taking it apart and putting it back together. I then seen your video and I'm not putting that stupidity pull rope back on it
@RonKnowsStuff5 күн бұрын
@@bendaves77 nice! Just be careful with the torque!
@DK-tm2kt8 күн бұрын
Toyota Carina.....hold my beer
@RonKnowsStuff8 күн бұрын
Yep
@Angelinthecloud8 күн бұрын
It's electric
@RonKnowsStuff8 күн бұрын
Boogie oogie woogie.
@someuser750111 күн бұрын
if you only have to cut say 2 inches off the top of your grass how long do you think it will run for on the dual batteries? Edit okay you said 60 minutes.
@RonKnowsStuff11 күн бұрын
All season! If you have two inches of grass, a pair of scissors will meet your needs LOL. Thanks for watching
@someuser750111 күн бұрын
@RonKnowsStuff LOL! I mean 2 inches off the top of your grass. So if it was at 5 inches it would then be down to 3.
@RonKnowsStuff11 күн бұрын
@@someuser7501 I would say that’s what I did on the last cut and I got about an hour out of the Makita. I used the self-propelled about 75% of the time.
@jmporter312114 күн бұрын
How much did you use, and how long did you drive until the leak stopped?
@RonKnowsStuff14 күн бұрын
I put the whole bottle in. It stopped pretty quick- I don’t recall how fast. Though. Look up Scotty Kilmer, he goes into great depth about it
@leahcardinale277615 күн бұрын
I’m in Florida 😂
@Cc714015 күн бұрын
😂
@pl109815 күн бұрын
Hilarious!
@RonKnowsStuff15 күн бұрын
I think everyone has some Florida in them
@georgewilson118418 күн бұрын
I would get a 2024 TITAN what the hell I know Nissan is 86 ing it but it’s a great truck not a damn thing wrong with it just knit picky people saying it don’t stack up against the competition that is just total BS TITAN XD the way to go Nissan don’t realize what a Gem they have Mack Trucks will probably acquire the Titan so they can compete with I - H and Freightliner they know a great product when they see it picture a full-size TITAN with a Bulldog on the hood
@RonKnowsStuff18 күн бұрын
I’m digging what you are saying! I will price one out. No substitute for cubic inches!!!
@Michael.j13011 күн бұрын
Garbage
@RonKnowsStuff11 күн бұрын
@@Michael.j130 I think all the new stuff suffers from quality- I’d say maybe 2013 was the best year for longevity
@user-nr2ch9pp2g21 күн бұрын
Never take Trump serious.
@RonKnowsStuff20 күн бұрын
Not a political channel
@michaelrocker900021 күн бұрын
That's pretty low mileage on the CPO F-150.I have test driven the Silverado and Colorado's. I don't care for the way they ride both are to stiff on road and I didn't get a good feel in either one going off road. Either one of the F-150's have better payload and towing capacity. Since they use aluminum they are also lighter.
@RonKnowsStuff20 күн бұрын
Great points! Thanks!!
@GregVT21 күн бұрын
LOL @ the fees on the Frontier! Oh, buy a Tacoma 🙂
@RonKnowsStuff21 күн бұрын
To be honest - I am leaning towards the certified pre-owned 2019 F150. Quality seems to have dropped for all manufacturers after February 2020 due to Covid.
@GregVT21 күн бұрын
@@RonKnowsStuff That would be my (close) second choice. My two vehicles are a Toyota (Lexus) and a Ford E250 haha.
@RonKnowsStuff21 күн бұрын
@@GregVT great choices! Toyota dealers here in Florida are difficult to deal with. Maybe I’ll search for a used one. Still like that CPO f150 though
@GregVT21 күн бұрын
@@RonKnowsStuff Every dealer in Florida sucks with these $900+ doc fees....except Mullinax, as you mentioned. If Mullinax had a used '23 Lexus ES350 for sale earlier this year, I would have been sitting on the hood when they opened the next morning LOL! Thought about going to Georgia to buy but even that wasn't financially beneficial. Ended up with a '23 ES350 from Carmax up in Sanford with a $600'ish doc fee...which oddly felt like some sort of victory 🤨 I wish you the best in your truck search!!
@RonKnowsStuff20 күн бұрын
@@GregVTmy coworker bought from CarMax in Sanford. She had a good experience
@RonKnowsStuff21 күн бұрын
I did not include taxes! The 36 month payment on the new F150 is $1102.83. Sorry for the error! Check my math!!
@nathanfisher445222 күн бұрын
That bolt was not intended for that purpose, with an impact. So no. Not recommended
@RonKnowsStuff22 күн бұрын
Extreme caution when following anything on the internet
@user-vq1ey8nv2l24 күн бұрын
Be careful with the pathfinders. They are terrible for sludge in the engine and the new ones are having transmission issues.
@RonKnowsStuff24 күн бұрын
Ugh. Thanks for the heads up!
@user-vq1ey8nv2l23 күн бұрын
@@RonKnowsStuff no problem. our pathfinder just hit 107k miles, timing chain went bad. $5000 fix, we tried to trade the pathfinder, before we told them about the timing chain they only wanted to give 5800 buyout or trade. and its loaded well taken care of awd. Watch for recalls on the new pathfinders, lots of youtubes out on them now having major problems.
@RonKnowsStuff23 күн бұрын
@@user-vq1ey8nv2l thanks! What year is yours?
@user-vq1ey8nv2l23 күн бұрын
@@RonKnowsStuff 2019. I hope you get a good 200k+ out of yours with no issues, just was warning you to take it in under factory warranty for every little thing you find. Gl..and have a blessed day.
@MrsCarQuestionsAnswered24 күн бұрын
That lawn mower has the same cup holders as Brandon's tesla...
@RonKnowsStuff24 күн бұрын
Oh no! What a great idea for a customization! I have a cup holder that attaches to a microphone stand that can easily be adapted. HA! Makita one Tesla zero.
@carquestionsanswered24 күн бұрын
You getting a tesla next?
@GregVT24 күн бұрын
Slippery slope! 😄
@RonKnowsStuff24 күн бұрын
That would be a no. I grew up with a toy car with batteries and am emotionally scarred from it constantly dying mid-play. Sniff sniff.
@carquestionsanswered23 күн бұрын
@@GregVT hahaha
@carquestionsanswered23 күн бұрын
@@RonKnowsStuff I've been driving them now for about a month an a half... Haven't even cut it close yet... When you come up here I'll take you for a ride in one
@RonKnowsStuff23 күн бұрын
@@carquestionsanswered sounds like a plan! We sold our home in under 24 hours, found a new smaller home 3 miles away - should be done with that transition mid August then we can travel more!
@koko4kosh96026 күн бұрын
Nice to hear someone getting a good deal.
@RonKnowsStuff26 күн бұрын
We were very pleased! We have to buy another vehicle soon. Hopefully we do even better - it will be tough though as it will be a truck. Either the F150 STX or Nissan Frontier
@koko4kosh96026 күн бұрын
@@RonKnowsStuff Definatley go with the Frontier naturally aspirated v6. Too many recalls with Fords these days. But Titan if you want to tow.
@arnie100528 күн бұрын
That car will last about the time it take to drive off the lot?
@RonKnowsStuff28 күн бұрын
Let’s hope it lasts longer. It doesn’t have a CVT so it should be good for at least 100,000 miles
@ronaldcarnevale342429 күн бұрын
Too bad you didn't keep up the deals of the 3 dealerships so we can follow you as you go along.
@RonKnowsStuff29 күн бұрын
Good feedback. Thanks. It’s amazing the difference in pricing strategies. I tried to stay focus on the out the door price despite them all getting to it differently. We are buying a new car in August or September- I’ll let you know if the new federal regulations change their behaviors
@stantrim5156Ай бұрын
That man is a smart man
@RonKnowsStuffАй бұрын
They make a clutch attachment for the drill to prevent over spinning . It will prevent any possible injuries. Thanks for watching!
@PeaceLovePitBullsАй бұрын
2.9%?? WHERE DE HELL u get that?? my credit union with my good credit could only get me was 6.9.
@RonKnowsStuffАй бұрын
Promotion from the manufacturer- Nissan. A lot of them are offering better rates than the CUs or banks as they are trying to sell inventory
@hebertosantana184Ай бұрын
This week, I learned that dealers (not the manufacturer) pays for the subsidized interest rate when I was told by two Toyota dealers in south Florida that I could get either a discount OR their new promotional 0% APR, but not both.
@RonKnowsStuffАй бұрын
@@hebertosantana184 dealers are known for telling the truth. It may be different per manufacturer though.
@TheCarCrazyGuyАй бұрын
In California the doc fee is capped at $85. I purchased a new truck at a nice discount plus tax and license. Only added item was Lojack which I didn't want. No other fees whatsoever.
@RonKnowsStuffАй бұрын
Wow! Well done! What truck did you get?
@TheCarCrazyGuyАй бұрын
2024 Silverado 2500 Duramax LTZ
@RonKnowsStuffАй бұрын
@@TheCarCrazyGuy nice choice!
@mistermartin667Ай бұрын
It's cheaper because their in Florida.
@RonKnowsStuffАй бұрын
Florida dealers are crazy with the add-ons AND fees. We went to Georgia and their add-ons totaled $599 whereas here it was at least $2495 plus fees.
@leetos.4915Ай бұрын
bumble benz autobot 😊
@RonKnowsStuffАй бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@brianfogiel9118Ай бұрын
No more warranty better get ready to drop 10k on motor work
@RonKnowsStuffАй бұрын
Doesn’t burn any oil so I suspect I’ll be okay for at least another 50,000 miles
@davidblazevic3125Ай бұрын
It's ok with the plug out and check compression
@RonKnowsStuffАй бұрын
Very true
@azmike3572Ай бұрын
Nooo! Don't tell us the TRUTH! It's too hard for us to accept! Tell us what we want to hear! Thanks for your info. By the way, you resemble a young Ray Stevens ("The Streak, Guitarzan", etc.)! 😊
@RonKnowsStuffАй бұрын
Being in my 60s, I know who Ray Stevens is! And thanks for describing me as YOUNG!!! Martha! Put your clothes on! Since Georgia borders Florida, I’m going to see what their market is like. Stay tuned!!
@SonicOrbStudiosАй бұрын
Oh no, underground lineset...
@RonKnowsStuffАй бұрын
Yep. I’m not happy with that at all!
@ozzman530Ай бұрын
You know the tech servicing the condenser will likely peel back or cut off a bit near the condenser end to measure the temp during tune up calls
@RonKnowsStuffАй бұрын
Funny you mention that. I had a tech come out after that video and because I left the connector exposed enough, he didn’t have to cut anything. Thanks for watching!!!
@dony210Ай бұрын
No, stop! The line from the condenser is full of hot liquid. This liquid expands into a gas in the evaporator coil. This phase change sucks heat out of the air, and the cold gas then moves to the condenser OUTSIDE of the house. The insulation is on the lines to keep water from condensing inside our walls and causing water damage. The insulation outside of the home doesn't do a whole lot, and you risk damaging the copper lines or the wiring trying to strip off the old stuff.
@RonKnowsStuffАй бұрын
Thanks for the comment but that’s not what was explained to me. I will do more research based on your comments. Information is always appreciated!!
@luthergrant7336Ай бұрын
@@RonKnowsStuff Google refrigeration cycle and you'll understand the comments your going to get about why it doesn't matter about whether or not the small amount of line exposed on the outside of your house needs that insulation replaced. That is the suction line. It carries heat from the evaporator inside your house to release through the condenser on the outside. Its insulated to keep from the condensation from damaging the inside of your home. There is no benefit to wrapping it other than aesthetics. Ive seen countless videos of people claiming it saves money by wrapping it vs it being unwrapped. That simply isn't true and no actual documentation can confirm it. On the other hand knowing how the refrigeration cycle works can dispel any myths about the insulation. I have 20 plus years as a hvac tech for reference.
@RonKnowsStuffАй бұрын
@@luthergrant7336 I thought the smaller line did that. The thicker line is pretty darn cold. I appreciate the education. If you work in Florida, you’re most likely slammed right now as it is freaking hot!
@drozcompany4132Ай бұрын
@@RonKnowsStuff luther is correct. The big line is the return TO the compressor, however I'm not in total agreement about exposed copper being trivial. There is a fair amount of energy expended when water vapor condenses on something cold. Look how fast ice melts in a glass outside. The energy loss is small, but it's not trivial or zero. ALL energy put into the system has to be removed by the compressor's work so you can see even a little loss will eventually add up. You don't need documentation to prove it. You can observe that water is condensing, which means energy is expended. Again, it's not much but it's not zero.
@matthunter1424Ай бұрын
@@RonKnowsStuff The refrigerant that is "ready" to do air conditioning is a very hot liquid and it's in the small tube. This heads into your house and right before the indoor AC evaporator coil it goes through an expansion valve where the pressure is reduced and the hot liquid passes into much larger tubes. As it expands and goes from a liquid to a gas it gets VERY cold VERY fast and absorbs heat from the coil and thus your air. The now cool (but not super cold) gas is sent back outside through the large pipe. This cool gas is still cold enough that moisture would condense on it and over time that moisture could rot the building materials of your house. Hence which is why you have that pipe insulation on it.
@GregVTАй бұрын
LOL...I was half way through writing a comment asking your opinion on the misting systems when you started talking about misting systems 😂
@RonKnowsStuffАй бұрын
Definitely a must in Florida. I’m going to get one and do real world testing. Thanks for watching!!
@GregVTАй бұрын
Mrs. RKS is absolutely delightful. Brandon should be by any minute to tell us how much he and Mrs. CQA love nitrogen and door cups 😂
@RonKnowsStuffАй бұрын
Mrs RKS is more than delightful but she won’t come on camera! She’s very funny and definitely treats me better than I deserve. Thanks for noticing! And thanks for watching!!!
@foxtrottango87452 ай бұрын
Bad advice bud‼️ I’ve been a professional small engine mechanic for 41 years and this is a great way for someone to get hurt and or destroy the crankshaft or their tools. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE ADVICE ON A SUBJECT THAT YOU ARE NOT A PROFESSIONAL IN‼️🙄
@RonKnowsStuff2 ай бұрын
I have warnings all over the place. I need to do this as I have a bad shoulder- I do use a clutch on the drill which greatly reduces risk. Again - warning ! Try at your own risk as this is dangerous.
@siriustraveler70832 ай бұрын
I have always used commercial it’s night and day difference, and if you buy used it’s cheaper than the junk at the big box stores 👍
@RonKnowsStuff2 ай бұрын
So true so true! I changed the spark plugs, flushed the transaxles with new fluid, adjusted the valves, and after the oil change - purrs like a kitten and runs like a tiger!!!
@DanielMcdaniel-kr9fh2 ай бұрын
How can u open the hatch if its stuck from inside car hatch wont open
@RonKnowsStuff2 ай бұрын
Oh no! Mine wasn’t stuck. Check the fuses to confirm power first. I didn’t see an emergency release like cars have but there should be an access panel to manipulate it open. Check KZfaq for that. Sorry I can’t be of more service
@elliott39912 ай бұрын
Nissan? They recently allowed the dealers to advertise prices at below invoice pricing....and some are still tacking on lol..
@RonKnowsStuff2 ай бұрын
Florida dealers are fun to deal with.
@pysooners18552 ай бұрын
He also stated to mark the camera so you don't put it back backward, the camera only goes back in ONE way, IF you put the camera backward the maybe you should pay and have someone else change the switch, I also ffg don't know what he payed $135 for. As i stated before I only payed $14 for the switch on Ebay and WITHOUT removing ANY of the inside. panels.
@RonKnowsStuff2 ай бұрын
Yeah, I realized that later - you really can’t put it in upside down. I’ll look at it again but I didn’t see an option to pry the camera out so it was easier and less damaging to remove the panels. PLUS it gave me great content for the channel LOL! Thanks for watching. Feedback is appreciated
@pysooners18552 ай бұрын
I replaced my lift gate switch WITHOUT removing any of the inside trim, I removed the switch from the OUTSIDE with a flat head screwdriver, disconnected it, unscrewed the camera and removed the old piece, screwed the camera on the new piece and connected it. And again WITHOUT removing ANY of the inside trim, just four screws for the camera and a connector for the switch, payed $14 for switch on Ebay, so this guy is kind of wrong by telling you you have remove ALL the inside trim.
@RonKnowsStuff2 ай бұрын
So you used the screwdriver to pry it out? I didn’t see that as an option. Great score on eBay. I always forget to check there.
@pysooners18552 ай бұрын
@@RonKnowsStuff yes, I used a flat head screwdriver, I wasn't worried about the damaging the old switch and knew the new one would just snap into place. Maybe I should have made a video of how to replace the switch without removing any of the inside panels, you state in your video that you paid around $135 for something at the dealer, what was that for,?? the only thing I purchased was the switch for $14 on ebay.
@RonKnowsStuff2 ай бұрын
@@pysooners1855 I bought the driver’s door seal from the dealership. They way over charged. It was a moment of weakness!
@pl10982 ай бұрын
Oh Ron! Jenga gone wrong.
@RonKnowsStuff2 ай бұрын
Pretty much!
@ericpigg26892 ай бұрын
I do this too, but I use a directional slip clutch to hold the socket so that once the engine starts, it is not spinning the drill.
@RonKnowsStuff2 ай бұрын
Exactly! I couldn’t think of the name of that tool. I’ll have to remember Directional Slip Clutch. Thanks!!!
@ericpigg26892 ай бұрын
@@RonKnowsStuff Your welcome. I learned the hard way when it spun the chuck off my drill the first time I tried it. 😂
@Cc71402 ай бұрын
Did you change your sensor yet?
@RonKnowsStuff2 ай бұрын
Yes I did but I failed to record it. It is easier than you think!