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I wonder where they moved that house…

Posted on November 20, 2009 by RLW3

I am not a happy camper right now. I get off work at 3:30 on Friday’s. I really look forward to that because I have an extra time to get something done. It feels like I get an extra hour … Continue reading →

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Yahoo!

Posted on November 18, 2009 by RLW3

I like my little car! First, since the gas tank only holds 10 gallons, I can fill it up for about $20! Second, that $20 will last nearly a week since I am getting 35 MPG! Third, I had forgotten … Continue reading →

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He must have found some oil

Posted on November 12, 2009 by RLW3

My co-worker, The Steel Trap, has completely redeemed himself. In fact, I think I owe him! Whenever I am trying to find a good mechanic in the area, he is the first person I talk to. He knows everyone in … Continue reading →

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You learn something new every day

Posted on November 10, 2009 by RLW3

On Sunday, I realized that I forgot to leave the key when I parked the car at my mechanic’s place. So, I drove out there again. Since he couldn’t move the car, it was still outside so I put the key … Continue reading →

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Not quite what I planned

Posted on November 8, 2009 by RLW3

I had a interesting afternoon. I drove 15 minutes to meet someone only to discover that they weren’t there! And I called them earlier in the day to confirm our appointment! I then waited for 45 minutes hoping that they … Continue reading →

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Two years is just in time for me

Posted on September 28, 2009 by RLW3

We have been limping along with just our two trucks to get the my wife and I to work and my daughter to and from school. We have made it work, but I REALLY don’t like the idea of my … Continue reading →

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Super Dad is back!

Posted on September 26, 2009 by RLW3

I am back to being a hero! The third opinion agreed with the second: the Maxima’s engine is not about to explode! I had the injectors fixed and the transmission serviced! The car runs so much better! Uncle Bob really came … Continue reading →

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A little good news

Posted on September 25, 2009 by RLW3

Trying to find a reliable, honest mechanic is quite a challenge. Since my usual source for all things mechanical, my co-worker the Steel Trap, was on vacation, I was left to fend for myself. I called my old Honda mechanic … Continue reading →

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Not what I wanted to hear

Posted on September 23, 2009 by RLW3

My grand plans to save the day for my second daughter took a blow today. The likeable new mechanic decided to start our relationship off with a vicious shot to the body… “The three front fuel injectors are bad. Remanufactured injectors cost $170 … Continue reading →

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Let’s give the new guy a try

Posted on September 22, 2009 by RLW3

I tried putting injector cleaner in the last three tanks of gas but it still runs terrible. So, I dropped the Maxima off at a new Nissan mechanic to see what he can find. Stay tuned…

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