On Fri, 09 Jan 2004 17:41:28 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

"Dave Hall" wrote in message
.. .

What is more important to you? Helping the poor stay afloat, or being
cents wise and dollar foolish when it comes to little environmental
issues?

Dave, what is it with you today? Are you on cold medication or something?
I
said my mechanic finds that 99% of leakers need a washer that costs as
much
as one and a half lottery tickets.

I don't believe that. Every car that I've ever owned or worked on
(which has been many) which leaked, did so through aging seals or
gaskets. I have NEVER had a leaky oil drain plug, and I'd be quite
surprised that they are that big of an issue. Even if there were no
washer on the plug, the amount of oil seepage around the (tight)
threads of the plug would amount to what, a drop or two a week?

Mrs Hall must be feeling frisky this week, because you are obviously not
getting enough sleep. I said "99% of leakers are leaking from the oil plug".
I did NOT say "99% of all cars".

I know that. But taking my own personal experience, which extends to
my own 20-something cars (and boats), plus those of other people which
I've worked on, and I have NEVER seen a leaking oil plug. I HAVE seen
leaks, and they come from other places. So what was that about 99% of
leakers?


Many have no other economical choice.

Cripes...I have to explain everything.

No, you don't.


And I challenge that your example is next to a non-issue.

That's not surprising. You have no interest in your environment. You're
probably the type of monkey who, if camping, burns all the plastic garbage
in the campfire, right?

Irrelevant to the discussion at hand. I do have experience with cars
and based on that experience, I disagree with your conclusion.

It's statements like yours which get picked up by the marginally
educated. People actually buy into this nonsense, and get the wrong
opinion about pollution and who the biggest offenders really are. It's
not the guy who changes his own oil, or the fisherman with the 9.9 hp
2-stroke outboard.

Actually, many people recommend lowering tire pressure in the snow, as
it can increase traction. 32 Lbs in the tire is generally lowered to
around 25 Lbs. Me, I just take my 4X4 truck to work, if I even decide
to go.

This is fine for people who are systematic about checking it. You're talking
about a conscious decision.

Don't you believe that driving involves a certain amount of
responsibility toward safety? Shouldn't checking your tires be a part
of this responsibility?


Dave