| How to Troubleshoot Leaking Oil Posted: 25 Jun 2020 01:00 AM PDT Oil leaks are frustrating, but they're also a pretty common part of owning a vehicle. Sometimes, the leak is easy to spot, but sometimes it can be difficult to pinpoint where it is. Start by cleaning the engine so you're better able to see the leak. If you can't find it, use a tracer dye or baby powder to help you spot it. Finding the exact location of the leak will help you determine the severity of it and give you an idea of what repairs are needed to fix it. [Edit]Cleaning Your Engine and Looking for a Leak - Park your vehicle and allow it to cool down if you were just driving it. Make sure your vehicle is parked on flat and level ground and turn off the engine. If you were recently driving your vehicle, wait at least 15 minutes for the engine to cool down before you clean it.[1]
- Park your vehicle in a garage or a shady spot so it cools down more quickly.
- Take your keys out of the ignition so there isn't any power being drawn from the battery.
- Pop the hood and disconnect the negative battery terminal. Open up your hood to access your engine and locate the battery. Find the negative terminal, which will have a minus (-) sign next to it. Use a wrench to loosen the nut connecting the negative terminal and lift the cable off of the post so the battery is disconnected from your engine.[2]
- Always disconnect the negative terminal to avoid creating sparks or shorting out your battery.
- The negative terminal is usually protected by a black covering. The positive terminal will have a plus (+) sign next to it and is generally protected by a red covering.
- Blow out loose dirt with an air compressor. An air compressor is a machine that blows jets of concentrated air and is used to clean surfaces. Put on a pair of safety glasses, plug in your air compressor, and use the hose to blast dirt and debris out of your engine. Be sure to hit all of the nooks and crannies, as well as the undercarriage beneath your engine with the compressed air to clear out any buildup.[3]
- You can purchase air compressors at home improvement stores or by ordering them online. You can also rent one for the day from your local hardware or home improvement store.
- Always wear safety glasses so you don't blast dirt and debris into your eyes.
- Spray engine cleaner all over the engine and let it soak for 30 minutes. Engine cleaner is a degreasing agent that is specially designed to clean off grease, grime, and oil that builds up on engines. Spray the cleaner all over your engine block according to the directions on the packaging and then get underneath your vehicle to spray the cleaner onto the engine and undercarriage from below. Let the cleaner sit so it can work to dissolve and loosen oily residue.[4]
- Check the packaging to see how long you need to let the cleaner sit. Most engine cleaners need to soak on your engine for at least 30 minutes.
- You can find engine cleaner at your local auto supply store and by ordering it online.
- Rinse off the engine with a hose to clean off oil and grime. Take a garden hose or a pressure washer set to the lowest setting and wash away the engine cleaner and oily residue. Continue rinsing the engine from top and bottom until all of the cleaner and grime is gone so you'll be better able to see any leaking oil.[5]
- Even thought he fuse box is sealed shut, avoid spraying the fuse box directly so there's no chance the water can affect it.
- Focus the stream of water on any stubborn spots of grime to rinse it away.
- Wait 30 minutes then look above and below your engine for leaking oil. After about half an hour, any leaks in your squeaky clean engine or oil lines will be much more visible. Look all around the top of your engine, especially along the ribs on the sides and the gaskets on top. Get underneath your vehicle and check your engine from below. Check for black streams of oil or black residue on your engine.[6]
- Half an hour is plenty of time to allow oil to seep through any leaks after you clean your engine.
- Use a flashlight if you're having trouble seeing parts of your engine.
- Since you just cleaned your engine, any oil that you see will have come from a leak.
- Follow the trail of oil to find the the leak. Once you find a stream or trail of black oil, check to see where it's coming from. Follow the trail of oil to its source to find your leak. You may have to follow a winding trail deep into your engine to locate the source of your leak.[7]
- Look in areas where oil leaks commonly occur such as around the enginge gaskets, the oil pan, as well as cracks along the side of the engine block.
- It's definitely possible to have more than 1 leak, so keep an eye out for any additional trails or sources of leaks.
- Reconnect your vehicle's battery. Slide the negative terminal cable over the post and use a wrench to tighten the nut to hold it in place securely. Close your hood and start your car to make sure the battery is functioning properly.[8]
[Edit]Finding the Leak with UV Light - Use an oil-leak trace dye, yellow glasses, and UV light to find a leak. Oil-leak trace dye is a chemical dye that glows brightly under ultra-violet (UV) light, and is the most accurate way to pinpoint an oil leak in your engine. Use a handheld UV light and wear a pair of glasses with yellow frames so you're able to see the trace dye under the UV light even better.[9]
- Many oil-leak trace dye kits will come with the dye, a light, and yellow glasses.
- Look for oil-leak trace dye, UV lights, and yellow glasses at your local auto supply shop or by ordering them online.
- Mix of trace dye with of oil. The trace dye needs to run through your entire oil system. Add the dye to a small amount of your recommended engine oil so it's diluted enough to quickly run through your oil lines.[10]
- Check your vehicle's owner's manual or search online to find the specific oil your engine uses.
- Pour the oil and dye mixture into your engine. Pop the hood of your vehicle to access the engine compartment. Locate your engine's oil cap, which will have the symbol of an oil can on it, and remove it. Carefully add the oil and trace dye mixture into your engine and then close the cap tightly.[11]
- Be careful not to spill any of the mixture onto your engine!
- Use a funnel to pour the mixture into your engine.
- Start the engine and drive your vehicle around for 10 minutes. The oil-leak trace dye needs to run through your entire system in order to identify any leaks, so start up your engine after you add it and go for a short drive. After about 10 minutes or so, park your vehicle on flat and level ground, turn off your engine, and pop the hood so you can check for leaks.[12]
- Driving your vehicle around will make sure the dye gets worked into your entire system.
- Look for the trace dye with your UV light to identify find the leak. Put on your yellow glasses and shine your UV light all over your engine. Look for the glowing trace dye and follow it to find out where it's leaking from. Get underneath your vehicle to look up into the engine for any of the trace dye leaking down that you can follow to the source of the leak. Knowing exactly where the oil is leaking from will make it easier for mechanics to repair it.[13]
- Be sure to check around the gaskets on top of your engine and the oil pan on your undercarriage, which are where leaks commonly occur.
- It's possible that there are multiple leaks, so be sure to look all around your engine as well as beneath your vehicle to check for leaks in the undercarriage.
[Edit]Using Baby Powder to Find a Leak - Use baby powder as a simple and cheap way to find a leak. Though it may not be as exact or precise as using an oil-leak trace dye, baby powder is an effective way to find an oil leak in your vehicle's engine. Find a bottle of white talcum powder, commonly used as baby powder for a safe and simple way to look for oil leaks.[14]
- Check your medicine cabinet or pick up a bottle of baby powder from your local pharmacy or department store. You could also order some online as well.
- Sprinkle baby powder all over the area of a suspected leak. Pop your vehicle's hood, take your baby powder, and sprinkle it liberally all over your vehicle's engine. Be sure to add some to the undercarriage of your vehicle in case the oil is leaking from there as well.[15]
- The baby powder won't harm your engine, so feel free to sprinkle it everywhere on your engine!
- Talcum powder is carcinogenic, so be careful not to inhale any of the powder while you're sprinkling it.
- Drive the vehicle around for about 5 minutes. Start up your engine and take your vehicle for a short drive. After about 5 minutes or so, the oil moving through the lines will start to exit through the leaks if there are any so you'll be able to find them.[16]
- 5 minutes is enough time to allow the oil to leak out without heating up your engine so much that it's too hot to inspect.
- Don't drive around if it's raining and avoid roads with lots of puddles so the water doesn't wash away the powder.
- Check the engine for a stream of oil and follow it to find your leak. Park your vehicle and turn off the engine. Pop the hood and look around for any dark liquid on the white baby powder. Get underneath your vehicle as well to check the undercarriage for leaks. If you find streaks of oil, follow the streaks to where they originate to find the location of your leak.[17]
- Knowing the location of your leaks will help mechanics repair it.
- Check all around your engine to make sure there aren't multiple leaks.
- Always wipe your dipstick with a clean cloth, then use it to check the oil level so you have an accurate measurement.
[Edit]Warnings - Make sure your engine is off and your vehicle is parked before you pop the hood to check it.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Cleaning Your Engine and Looking for a Leak - Air compressor
- Engine cleaner
- Hose or pressure washer
[Edit]Finding the Leak with UV Light - Oil-leak trace dye
- Yellow glasses
- UV light
- Your engine's recommended oil
[Edit]Using Baby Powder to Find a Leak [Edit]References |
| How to Have Good Manners Posted: 24 Jun 2020 05:00 PM PDT Good manners are an important thing to have since it shows that you're courteous to other people. Having good social etiquette can help you develop better relationships and make you more enjoyable to be around. If you're having a meal with others, then make sure you use good manners while you're eating to show that you're respectful. You also should maintain etiquette while you're online so you don't offend or overshare with others. [Edit]Having Good Conversational Etiquette - Use "please" and "thank you" when you're asking for something. Whenever you make a request or you need to ask for something, start by saying "please." That way, it doesn't sound like you're demanding the other person to do things for you. Once someone completes the task that you asked them to do, respond by saying "thank you" so the other person knows you're grateful for what they just did.[1]
- For example, you may say, "Can you please hand me that book?" Once they hand you the book, say, "Thank you."
- Say "thank you" whenever someone helps you in a small way, such as a person ringing you up at a store or a person taking your order at a restaurant.
- If someone says "thank you" to you, respond with "you're welcome" to stay polite.
- Introduce yourself by name when you meet someone for the first time. If you're getting together with someone and you haven't met before, introduce yourself by name and ask them what their name is. When they say their name, repeat it so you have a better chance at remembering it later on. Offer your hand for a handshake and use a firm grip, but not so firm that you hurt the other person.[2]
- For example, you can say, "Hi, my name is James. What's yours?"
- Different cultures and countries have different manners when it comes to introductions, so make sure you're familiar with the etiquette where you are.
- If you're with another person and you run into somebody you know, be sure to introduce them to one another if they haven't met before. For example, you may say, "Hi John, this is Melissa. Melissa, this is John."
- Listen to other people without interrupting them. When another person starts talking, make eye contact with them and pay attention to what they're saying so you can carry on the conversation. Avoid trying to talk over them or cutting them off since you'll come across as rude. Once the person is done speaking, respond to what they just said so they know you were listening to what they were telling you.[3]
- If you and another person start talking at the same time, stop and ask them to continue to show that you care about what they have to say.
- Avoid using bad language. Inappropriate language can come across as rude, especially when you use it in public conversation. Do your best to try and eliminate curse words from your vocabulary while you're talking with other people. Rather than saying the word, try to find a replacement or just pause during your conversation to recollect your thoughts and plan out what you're going to say.[4]
- For example, you may use the words "dang" or "darn" in place of harsher curse words.
- You may also find more descriptive adjectives in place of bad words. For example, instead of saying something is "f***ing great," you may say it was "amazing" instead.
[Edit]Showing Respect to Others - Offer to help other people to show that you're respectful and courteous. If you see someone in need of help, ask if there's anything you can do for them. If the request is reasonable and you can do it easily, take the time to assist the other person. This could be as simple as holding a door open for someone or helping someone carry a heavy item.[5]
- For example, you can approach the person and say, "Would you like any help carrying that?"
- Sometimes you may not need to ask to help someone. For example, you can hold a door open for someone who's coming in behind you or you may offer your seat on a bus to someone who needs to sit down.
- Respect other peoples' personal space. People often don't like to be touched when they aren't expecting it and it can make them feel uncomfortable. Be aware of how close you're standing or sitting next to other people and watch their face and body language to determine how they feel about it. If they don't look like they're comfortable around you, then give them more space and apologize to them.[6]
- If you accidentally bump into someone, say something like, "Excuse me, I'm sorry."
- Congratulate people on their accomplishments to be a good sport. Being a good sport shows that you're respectful and know how to acknowledge someone's success. If one of your friends wins something or gets a promotion, say something like "Congratulations!" or "That's great!" to them so they know you care about them.[7]
- Don't make someone else's success about you. For example, if someone won a game against you, don't say, "It's only because I made some bad plays." Instead, say something like, "You did a great job. You had a really good strategy."
- Write thank-you notes when someone gives you something. In addition to saying "thank you" in person, reach out within a few days with a thank-you note if they give you a gift or do something special for you. In your note, tell them how much you appreciate what they've done and let them know how it affects you. At the end of the note, use a closing such as "Warm regards" or "Best" before signing your name.[8]
- For example, you may write, "Dear Jane, Thank you for the journal you got me for my birthday. I can't wait to write in it and keep it with me every day. I really appreciate it! Best, John."
[Edit]Practicing Table Manners - Keep any devices off the table so you don't get distracted. Avoid setting your phone or tablet on the table while you're eating with other people since it distracts you from the conversation. Set your phone to silent or vibrate, and keep it in a pocket or bag throughout your meal. Don't answer it unless there's an emergency.[9]
- If you need to respond to a text or take a phone call, excuse yourself from the table first by saying something like, "Excuse me, I need to take this. I'll be right back."
- Wait until everyone else has been served before you start eating. Don't start eating immediately as you sit down since it's rude to start if people don't have their food. Instead, patiently wait in your seat while everyone else serves themselves or gets served before you take your first bite. That way, you can all enjoy your food at the same time and experience your meal together.[10]
- This goes for eating at home or at a restaurant.
- Hold your utensils properly. Hold your fork and knife like you're holding a pencil rather than holding them in your fist. When you need to cut something, hold the knife in your right hand and your fork in your left. Once you cut your food, you can either use your fork in your left hand or set your knife down so you can use your fork with your right hand.[11]
- Be sure to use the proper silverware for your meal. If you have multiple knives and forks, use the outermost ones first before using the others for additional courses.
- Don't chew with your mouth open. Chewing with your mouth open or talking while you're eating is usually considered rude since no one wants to see the food in your mouth. Take small bites of your food and chew them completely with your mouth closed before swallowing or speaking. If someone is talking to you while you're eating, wait until you've swallowed your food to respond to them.[12]
- Cut your food into smaller pieces so your mouth isn't too full and so you can chew your food easier.
- Ask someone else at the table to pass things to you. Avoid reaching across the table since you can get in other people's way and it would be considered rude. Address the person closest to the thing you want on the table and ask them to pass it to you. Once you receive the item you want, be sure to thank them to show that you're polite.[13]
- For example, you may say, "Julia, could you please pass me the butter?"
- If there's no room on the table in front of you to put the item down, ask the person if they could put it back for you. For example, you may say, "Can you please set the bowl back down for me? Thank you."
- Avoid putting your elbows on the table while you're eating. You may keep your elbows on the table before and after your meal as well as between courses while you're talking. Once you have your food, keep your hand in your lap when you aren't using it so you aren't resting your elbows or arms on the edge of the table.[14]
- Cover your mouth if you need to get something out of your teeth. If you get something stuck in your teeth, cover your mouth with either your napkin or your hand so other people can't see. Try to be discrete while picking anything out of your teeth so you don't draw attention to yourself. Once you get the food out of your teeth, put it on the side of your plate or wrap it in your napkin.[15]
- If you aren't able to get the food out of your teeth within a few seconds, excuse yourself from the table so you can go to the bathroom.
- Excuse yourself from the table if you need to get up. If at any point during the meal you need to go to the bathroom, check your phone, or leave, say "excuse me" before standing up so others know you need to go somewhere. You don't need to give the reason why you're leaving as long as you come back and sit down again.[16]
- For example, you may say, "Excuse me, I'll be right back," when you get up from the table.
[Edit]Being Respectful Online - Don't say negative or offensive things on social media. Before you post anything online, take a few minutes to consider if it's something you would say in person or to someone's face. If it's not something you would share, then avoid posting it on your profile since it could come across as negative or offensive to other people who see it.[17]
- Try writing out angry or negative posts in a different document rather than on social media sites. That way, you can come back to them later and determine if it's something you really need to post.
- Talk directly to people rather than posting an angry or offensive status about them. That way, you can work through the problem privately so you don't post anything publicly.
- Avoid posting or tagging pictures of other people without their permission. It may seem funny to post an unflattering picture of a friend and tagging them in it, but it could hurt their feelings if it appears on their profile. Talk to the person directly before posting anything to make sure it's okay with them. Send them the picture you want to post so they know what to expect. If they ask you not to post it, respect their decision and don't share it.[18]
- Tagged photos usually show up prominently on someone's social media account, so other people could see the photo and judge the person you tagged for it.
- Think about if you would want your friend to post a picture of you in a similar situation. If you wouldn't want the picture of you posted online, then chances are your friend wouldn't want the photo posted either.
- Don't overshare personal information on your social media accounts. Oversharing can be writing posts with private information or just posting too many things throughout the day. Think about if you want the information you're sharing online to be publicly available before you post it.[19]
- Social media sites like Twitter are more acceptable for posting multiple times throughout the day as opposed to sites like Facebook or Linkedin.
- Never post personal information like addresses, phone numbers, or passwords online since you could get hacked or scammed.
- Write your posts in regular sentence case rather than in capital letters. Using capital letters online usually comes across like you're yelling at the people reading your posts. When you write your posts, only use capital letters when you're starting a sentence, including a proper name, or abbreviating a phrase. That way, people will read your posts in a regular tone of voice.[20]
- For example, "PLEASE READ MY NEW POST!" reads much more aggressive than, "Please read my new post!"
- Don't send unsolicited messages or pictures to someone. It may be tempting to send messages or pictures to people you don't know, but it can make them feel uncomfortable if they don't want them. Use the same conversational manners as you would if you were speaking in real life so you don't come across as rude. If you don't know the person, introduce yourself and wait for a response. If they don't respond, don't spam them with more messages since they may just not want to talk.[21]
- Check your social media settings so you can limit who sends you things if you're worried about receiving unsolicited messages.
- Treat other people how you want to be treated so you stay respectful and friendly.
- Read etiquette guides or books to learn more about how to behave properly in various social settings.
[Edit]Warnings - Never post personal information online.
- Different countries have different manners and etiquette, so be sure to check what's rude or acceptable in your area.
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| How to Keep Apple Headphones from Falling Out Posted: 24 Jun 2020 09:00 AM PDT Apple brand accessories tend to be expensive, so it can be really frustrating when your AirPods or wired earbuds fall out of your ears while you're on the go. Thankfully, there are few easy tricks and accessories that may help you keep your headphones safe and sound the next time you go out and about. [Edit]Using AirPods - Twist your AirPods after you put them in so they stay in your ears. Place your AirPods in your ears as you normally do. Before going out, rotate both earbuds upwards and outwards, so the stems stick out at a 30-degree angle from your head. Keep your AirPods at an angle so they won't be as likely to slip and fall out.[1]
- This isn't a miracle solution, but it might be worth a try if you don't want to buy extra accessories.
- Stick waterproof tape to your AirPods for extra support. Take a hole puncher and cut out 4 circles from a section of medical waterproof tape. Arrange a tape circle above and below the black dot and dash on the top of each AirPod. You can keep these tape circles on for as long as you'd like![2]
- Your AirPods will still fit in the charging case with the tape attached.
- Cover your AirPods with silicone skins as a precaution. Slip a skin over the section of the AirPod that goes in your ear, then wear them as you normally would. Some brands of silicone covers are too thick to fit in the charging case, while others are thin enough to fit.[3]
- You can find silicone skins online, or in an electronics store. They're usually available for under $20.
- Add silicone tips to the end of your AirPods that stay more firmly in your ears. Slide a silicone tip onto the thin, narrow section of the AirPod that goes in your ear. Put it in your ear as you normally would, and you don't have to worry about it slipping out as much![4]
- Silicone tips are easy to find online or in most electronics stores.
- These tips make your AirPods look and function like regular earbuds.
- Attach grips to your AirPods that go around your ears to keep them in place. Slide a silicone ear grip cover over the stem of your AirPods. Fasten the grip around your ear, then stick your AirPods into your ears. Unfortunately, these ear grips won't fit in your charging case, so you'll need to take them off when you're done using your AirPods.[5]
- You can find these accessories online or at an electronics store. Some brands sell them for under $15.
- Use silicone ear hooks to provide extra support from the inside. Shop online or in an electronics store for ear hooks, which are small, silicone hooks that attach to the rounded portion of your AirPods. Attach these hooks whenever you're about to go out and about.[6]
- You'll need to take these off in order to charge your AirPods.
[Edit]Dealing with Wired Earbuds - Loop the wire around your ear and put the earbud in from behind. Take 1 of your headphones and loop it around the back of your ear. From a downwards angle, insert the earbud into your ear so it's more likely to stay put. Repeat this process with your other earbud so your headphones aren't as likely to fall out.[7]
- Cover your ears with a hat to hold the earbuds in place. Wear your Apple headphones as you normally would, then slip on a comfortable beanie overtop. Check that the hat is completely covering your ears and headphones, then go about the rest of your day as usual![8]
- This may not be a great option for exercising, but it works well if you're just walking around with your headphones in.
- Tuck your earbuds under your shirt so they aren't as likely to fall out. Slip your headphones beneath your shirt, then pull the earbuds out from the collar. Place the earbuds in your ears as usual, and continue listening to your favorite music or broadcast.[9]
- If your headphones fall out while they're tucked under your shirt, you're more likely to notice it.
- Tie a knot above the microphone section of your earbuds. Find the small, white, microphone portion along 1 of your Apple headphone wires. Take both sections of your earbuds and tie them in a knot above this white component. Place both earbuds in your ears, then go about listening to your music as you normally do.[10]
- Don't worry about damaging your earbuds—this knot is pretty easy to undo and will help keep your earbuds from slipping out.
- Hold your phone or secure it in an armband. Slide your phone into an armband compartment, then check that it's closed. Secure the band with Velcro around your arm to hold your phone or music playing device in place.[11]
- When you leave your phone in your pocket, it can weigh down your headphones and cause your earbuds to pop out. An armband takes away some of this pressure.
- Some armbands have a compartment where you can hide away some of your headphone wire.
- You can find an armband online or in a variety of stores for less than $20.
- If you have a tendency to lose or drop your Apple headphones or AirPods, you may want to switch to a cheaper set of headphones instead.[12]
- You can buy accessory cords that hold your AirPods together, which can make it easier to keep track of them while they're not charging.[13]
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Using AirPods - Waterproof tape
- Silicone skins
- Connecting cord
- Silicone tips
- Ear grips
[Edit]Dealing with Wired Earbuds [Edit]References |
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