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With Sears on the verge of crumbling, there are a lot of sales, discounts, coupons, customer rewards promotions......and almost everything in the store is priced to move. All sorts of Craftsman tools can be had at a real bargain. I paid about $42 today, for a jack that was originally priced at $170, marked down to $124, then further reduced with other promotional discounts. Only real problem is that it is heavy. That's okay. I don't plan on picking it up all that much. Lift range is adequate for me to use on a Honda, Transit Connect, and F-150. Real problem, which isn't really a problem, has always been the 6" lift kit on the pickup. Frame rails are 18" off the floor. Luckily, the only time that I'll need to jack it is to rotate tires or do brake work. Easiest option is to pay a shop to do it on a lift. With a lift kit, I can do almost everything else without jacking the truck up. Oil change, transmission fluid exchange, differential fluid exchange, spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, coolant exchange, et cetera. All of the aftermarket bolt on accessories and lighting were easily installed also. Online Only Craftsman 3.5 Ton Garage Jack Model # G-737 3.5 Ton Garage Jack. High-Lift Garage Jack is designed to lift, but not support, one end of a vehicle. Immediately after lifting, loads must be supported by a pair of appropriately rated jack stands. This Speedy Lift garage jack has a unique feature that provides fast, no load lifts to the jacking point, at which time it lifts in approximately 1/4"~3/4" increments. Speedy Lift, with just 1-2 pumps, lifts to chassis saving time and energy High Maximum lift makes it a great fit for SUVs, Trucks, Trailers and other high clearance vehicles Magnetic tool and parts tray helps keep you organized Universal Joint release mechanism provides precision control of lead descent in any handle position Built in by-pass device protects hydraulic system from over pumping Rolled side frame adds strength to reduce unwanted twisting Rear swivel casters provides easy jack positioning Built-in internal safety valve ensures safe operation Meets or exceeds ANSI/PALD-2009 standards Specifications Dimensions and Capacity: Overall Dimensions: 28-1/2" x 13-3/4" x 6-1/2" Product Overview: Item Weight : 90 (lbs.) General Warranty: One (1) year from date of purchase Quantity in Set: 1 Minimum Height : 5.500 (in.) Maximum Height : 22.000 (in.) Lift & Jack Type: Floor jacks Operation Type: Hydraulic Color: Color/Finish: Black, silver, red Installation Requirements: Assembled: Assembly Required Capacity: Lift Capacity: 3.5 ton Wheels & Tires: Wheels or Casters: Yes Locking Casters or Wheels: No Certifications: Certifications: Meets or exceeds ANSI/PALD-2009 standards

We broke triple digits today. My onboard readout said 95, in an underground garage. This AC sucks. But it still works. Loud. Cool air does not blow very hard even on level 4. Cool air isn't even all that cool, compared to outside ambient temperature. Eventually, the cabin was comfortable enough for me to turn the blower down to level 2. Tinted windows really help. But I can't help to think that better insulation would make all the difference. My pickup must be the last car made on earth that has manual roll up windows, manual locks opened with a key (not remote operated), bench seats, and no AC. The Econoline at work is much cooler, and the fans blow much harder. But the only vents are on the dash. The cockpit is nice and chilly, but the cargo space is hot & stuffy. My little Honda cools down fairly efficiently due to less interior cabin cubic footage. But the older Honda air conditioning wasn't really that cool either. Hard to compare, but the Transit Connect AC feels a little cooler than Honda AC from 20 years ago. I suppose I have no room to complain. If I spent double the money, $50,000 cars have much better AC, ride quality, acceleration, entertainment, safety features, cabin insulation, et cetera. When the rent is cheap, you expect a higher crime rate.

If anyone is paying attention, Ford went from selling every car and truck with Firestone, to Hankook. Korean. Kim Jung Dennis Rodman.

Super Tech from Wal*Mart? I would never have thought that it would be well made. On the next oil change, I may check the MotorCraft FL-1A for fitment. Same size thread, and same gasket position. I recall guys using them on Ford Rangers. I see all of those videos of filters being cut open. Never tried myself. A few years ago, I got a case of FL-400S and I am glad that they fit the Transit Connect. This is what happens when you have parts for cars you no longer own, hoping that you can use them again in the future.

He did pick a color. White.

Scooters are everywhere. 2016-Transit-Connect-Owners-Manual-version-1_om_EN-US_06_2015.pdf

Where U am at, we are saturated with experimental transportation.

Do whatever looks good to you. Lipstick on a pig, is ? on your ?.

When China is saturating our market by selling tires as a loss leader, politics go out the window. I don't care about the conspiracy to control our market, and the long term effect on the economy. I am getting cheap tires.

I just did an oil change, and it wasn't that bad. There is a splash guard which you will need a T27 torx bit & and a tool for the plastic pop rivets. This creates a few more minutes of work. The drain plug and filter are easily accessed once you get under the car. But I get what you're saying. With age, our physical abilities diminish. After a lifetime of scoffing, I finally bought a creeper to ease sliding under the car. I actually don't need it. But I couldn't resist the one that Pep Boys had on sale for $11. $39.99 $14.98 Sale Price $11.24 With Promotion Big Red Plastic Creeper Part #: TR6240P| SKU: 9160211

This is the best time of the year to buy a Christmas tree too.

In my truck, I still carry a Thomas Guide. I know a guy who still uses a Franklin.

I can honestly say, that in all of the restaurants I've dined in, in Northern & Southern California, I have never seen a grit on the menu. Come to think of it, I don't even remember the last time that I saw a grit for sale in the market. Must be a Left Coast thing. Grits just aren't a part of California Cuisine. We're too busy eating granola.

It sounds like if you do the proper paint prep, you should be able to tackle this yourself. No problem .. Rent a car. Shoot your van with paint. It will dry & cure while you are on your trip. By the time you come home, you'll be coming home to a new van.

B3000 is a Ranger, right? In U.S.A., I drove a couple of Rangers, and friends had them too. I really liked them until the prices went up. I always thought that 1/4 ton pickups should have an 8'X4" bed, even if they can't carry as much weight.

Everytime I cross the local bridge, the GPS shows me in the water like a boat, with the bridge about 1/2 mile away.

You can take those pieces off the van. Just like the tail lights. 2 screws. Take them off. Paint them. Allow paint to cure. Mount them back on after you're satisfied. You can drive around for a few days without those trim pieces.

Add a porthole.

A Craftsman 3/8" ratchet handle (part no 43175) w/ an oil drain plug socket (GearWrench part no 3874). A Craftsman oil filter tool (part no 20523) which uses the 3/8" ratchet handle, and/or a 3/4" wrench. A ChannelLock tongue and groove oil filter plier (part no 212). A Craftsman T27 torx bit (part no 34488).. A trim panel, pop rivet remover from Lisle (part no 35260). I don't know if you will be able to find any hand tools Made In U.S.A. today. A lot of people believe that tools Made in U.S.A. are better. I like having more than 1 option for removing the oil filter. In some cars, you are challenged with different angles and limited access. These 2 tools are what I've learned to like. I've used other oil filter pliers, and it seems like only the ChannelLock brand really grips and holds onto the filter. Others I've tried would just slip & slide. The tool which grabs the filter from the bottom works very well. My brother in law, who tried a couple of other less expensive versions (all Made in China) claims that the Craftsman one is the only one that grabbed on, held, and did not slip off. I've only used the Craftsman, and never had a problem. Everyone has their favorite when it comes to ratchet handles. I have Snap-On, but yet I reach for the Harbor Freight most of the time. The one in my "oil change bag" is a relic my dad handed me. "Here, you'll never see Craftsman Made in U.S.A. anymore. Take this one." I think he was right. I hear that Craftsman is now Made in China. This one isn't all that great. It could be longer for more leverage. More than once, it was too short. But it's working. I hear that they do break, and that there is a rebuild kit. Although I can't recall rebuilding a ratchet handle. Only one I've ever broken was the Harbor Freight brand, and they just give you a new one. Everyone I know thinks that those oil drain plug sockets with a magnet to hold onto the drain plug, with the "kung fu action grip", are a gimmick. But it does do what you need to. It keeps you from having to spin off a hot drain plug by hand. And the drain plug won't accidentally drop into the oil pan. Plus it's nowhere near the "rip-off" of Snap-On 9/16"–15 mm 12-Point SAE/Metric Pan Plug Wrench 51.75 USD Item: S9615A

Looks like your jack is on sale.

Sounds like too much work. Not much meat on a pigeon. Here, we simply roast them. I have a rotisserie. Good. But still not enough meat.

Any incentives to shooting wolves & coyotes? I hear that in some states, there is a bounty on Nutria.

I've considered adding a rooftop unit to the Transit Connect.

Every jurisdiction "manages" wild life in a strange way. In The Big City, pigeons are protected.

In the USA, it will get "Chicken Tax" added to make it overpriced, so we'll have to buy a Honda made in Ohio.