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  1. J

    Auto experts: oil seepage

    That is ok...too far away.....I will try one more estimate tomorrow at another garage.....
  2. J

    Auto experts: oil seepage

    Where at? I am in Minocqua for summer.
  3. J

    Auto experts: oil seepage

    The inspection today shows I need one new oil pan gasket. They will call me with estimate tomorrow. I stopped at another garage on way home and they want $1k to install a new oil pan gasket. They said it is not cheap.
  4. J

    Auto experts: oil seepage

    They have to replace tie rods for sure, and I will get an estimate of what it will cost to fix the oil issue. Hope it is not a major issue. Next wednesday is the appointment.
  5. J

    Auto experts: oil seepage

    I dont know anything about PCV or engines. The mechanic yesterday is a different mechanic than the one that is going to fix it next Wed. I had jiffy lube in minocqua look at it quickly today and they said oil is all over and the source of it could be different things.....but i was all right till...
  6. J

    Auto experts: oil seepage

    I stopped by a garage in Rhinelander and the mechanic slid under the car for quick inspection. He could see drips sticking to pieces of the underneath of the car and was able to put his finger on some oil to show me the leak(s). He said it may be a seal and said the car was good to the car...
  7. J

    Auto experts: oil seepage

    No, never have had to add oil. No problems with car so far. Bought it used 2 years ago with 90k miles on it. No problems at all and have changed oil and have car inspected every 6 months. Did oil change today at dealer, and was surprised at all the problems they found. And they did the 6...
  8. J

    Auto experts: oil seepage

    Went and got my 6 month oil change today and they said there is "oil seeping heavily from front and passenger side of engine, also seeping between engine and transmission", and "driver side cvaxel is seeping", plus new tie rods are needed. The car is a Ford Edge 2014 with 105k miles on it...
  9. J

    Guardian brand A/C

    The AC was installed today and it works great. Took 7 days from estimate to install and I recommend Badger Heating of Boulder Junction. It also will dehumidify the basement as well when running. I don't understand how rain will not hurt the unit....part of it is under a roof, other part is open...
  10. J

    Guardian brand A/C

    Never had any mold issues. Humidity guage is at 50 right now. AC will be installed within 2 weeks.
  11. J

    Guardian brand A/C

    For those of you who have a/c, what does it cost you if you run the A/C for a month straight?
  12. J

    Guardian brand A/C

    Am going with it. $3k. And can be serviced. Fifteen hundred less than other quotes.
  13. J

    Guardian brand A/C

    I am getting quotes for an A/C system and got a quote for Guardian 3 ton 13.5 seer. Do any of you have the Guardian brand? I wont use the A/C that often, maybe 2-3 weeks a year...and am looking for something economical. 10 year warranty.
  14. J

    Restaurant thread for summer 2024

    I do not think Paul Bunyans is open after all. Nobody in parking lot there the past two days. The Yacht Club is packed. I do not know where all those people park.....and what condo owners think of the outdoor noise that is there now, that was not there in past years....
  15. J

    Restaurant thread for summer 2024

    Paul Bunyans may not be open after all. Drove by there this afternoon and 0 cars. When I drove by on Friday , the parking lot was full. So not sure. Will check again tonight.
  16. J

    Restaurant thread for summer 2024

    Paul Bunyans is open in Minocqua. I also heard a rumor that the Burger King is going to be a Popeyes Chicken and owned by the indian reservation.
  17. J

    Anybody recommend a fan/tower fan that can cool a bedroom?

    What temperature can you get your room down to with the air purifier and A/C?? I am trying to get the small bedroom to 68-69 or even less..... I just came across an a/c unit that does not need a window, I wonder how good it works...
  18. J

    Anybody recommend a fan/tower fan that can cool a bedroom?

    The A/C in my condo in the city only gets bedroom to around 71. Anybody know of a fan/tower fan that can cool a small bedroom down to say 65?? Bedroom is only 10 feet by 13 feet...I bought a pelonis tower fan, but that doesnt do much.... or a portable a/c unit that doesnt need an outside...
  19. J

    Retirement Scenario

    Which lake are you on up in MW?
  20. J

    Stain on walls: what is it?

    I use the house for a month in Dec, week in March, and for the summer months. I only use humidifier when I am here in winter to get the humidity to 40 percent so my throat is not dry and I am not coughing. I like it 60 for a temp. There is no moisture on the windows. I sprayed on the Armor...
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