What have you done today thread?

[KungFooBob]

Crawled under the car, removed the undertray, pulled out the oil filter drain plug and dropped a mugs worth of oil. Put the undertray back on, replacing the missing bolt (which you think Volvo would have done when they serviced it in April.

Been for a test drive and the 'oil over filled' (which it's been showing on and off for the last two weeks, but mostly on this week) message is gone.

Can't decide if it was doing it because the outside temps are a bit warmer so the oil has expanded a bit, or if it's diesel from a failed re-gen.

Known issue with Ovlov diesels, when the DPF trys to regen it dumps extra fuel in the cylinders and can wash by the rings to the sump. Service bulletin telling dealers not to fill to max when servicing....

Yeah, I've read about it.

The dealers don't seem too worried about the diesel diluting the oil.

Apparently when they change the oil whatever they put in that's where the computer sets the max level. If I had the right software I could have just set the current level to max

[asmethurst99]

After yesterday's tumble I was in a lot of pain so decided to head to the hozzy.

Were very thorough and after the x-ray, the doctor called in the traumatologist as she wasn't happy.
He prodded and poked and decided I have damaged ligaments to needed a cast on.

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Get well soon senpai

[Taipan]

Crawled under the car, removed the undertray, pulled out the oil filter drain plug and dropped a mugs worth of oil. Put the undertray back on, replacing the missing bolt (which you think Volvo would have done when they serviced it in April.

Been for a test drive and the 'oil over filled' (which it's been showing on and off for the last two weeks, but mostly on this week) message is gone.

Can't decide if it was doing it because the outside temps are a bit warmer so the oil has expanded a bit, or if it's diesel from a failed re-gen.

That can kill the engine on those. You'd have been better taking it back to the dealers to be safe.

[Noggin]

It was the RetroAutoMoto rally thing today - bloody love the sounds! Took LOADS of pics (mostly bad!!) so will sort and put them up. My mates came up with their Capris and we chatted loads in French a bit of English then one of them translated to Spanish for his girlfriend (she's from Peru)! My English mate understands some Spanish but it was a challenge for her in general sadly.

So we went to my favourite cafe where a couple of the staff speak Spanish (can't remember where they are from, but it's South American Spanish!!). Just a quick chat as it was busy but I have instructions to get her number for my mates girlfriend so they can communicate more!! LOL

Was looking forward to this evening as the info for the rally said there was a swing band tonight. It's not swing as I know it, so I'm home with headphones in attempting to watch Torchwood (but, yet again, the VPN is sodding shit!! When I am earning again I'm getting a different one!!).

Roll on tomorrow to see the cars and bikes again

[Dodgy69]

Mrs Dodgy and myself were at a loose end today, so thought we'd go to a riot, plenty to choose from and not too far away. So off to our local city we went. Someone had kindly kicked a wall down and had created the perfect missile stash to throw at whoever we fancied.

Full size bricks were a bit heavy, so I went for the half brick x 3. I recognised 2 or 3 heads who I weren't too fond of and with my cap and covid mask in place, I gave it my best. Miraculously, I hit my targets.

I later heard on the drive home listening to BBC radio, that Kier Starmer, Rishi Sunak and Ed Davey were all in need of medical attention, following a missile attact, thrown from an angry minority in one of our city centres on Saturday afternoon.

A good day was had.

[Sunny]

Spare room no.2 ceiling sanded. Spiders evacuated. First coat painted on the ceiling.

Looking forward to it looking like a finished room soon (albeit without skirting boards for the time being, but you've always got to leave something, right?)

[Taipan]

I had already washed it March, but I really like the bike and couldn't resist spoiling it again!

[Taipan]

Washed both our cars. I used to think Demon Shine was pants, but its actually rally good at removing water marks and putting a bit of ashine on top too. I have 2 gleaming black cars on my drive! Looks like a funeral directors!

[Horse]

Yesterday

Newbury fire station open day

All sorts of fire equipment on display, including: hydraulic platform, heavy rescue, water & animal rescue, couple of historic appliances.

Supported by police & PCSOs, lowland search and others.

West Berkshire Community First Responders there to give basic life support info, CPR and using defibrillators. Great that loads of kids wanted to learn CPR, although often not heavy enough to do compressions. An opportunity, too, to encourage adults to ensure their kids can call for help if needed.

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[Taipan]

Bought loads of new clothes for my holiday. I didn't want them as my current lot doesn't have sell by dates, but apparently we need new stuff to go on holiday with!

[Buckaroo]

Mrs Dodgy and myself were at a loose end today, so thought we'd go to a riot, plenty to choose from and not too far away. So off to our local city we went. Someone had kindly kicked a wall down and had created the perfect missile stash to throw at whoever we fancied.

Full size bricks were a bit heavy, so I went for the half brick x 3. I recognised 2 or 3 heads who I weren't too fond of and with my cap and covid mask in place, I gave it my best. Miraculously, I hit my targets.

I later heard on the drive home listening to BBC radio, that Kier Starmer, Rishi Sunak and Ed Davey were all in need of medical attention, following a missile attact, thrown from an angry minority in one of our city centres on Saturday afternoon.

A good day was had.

Frogs up I hope

[Mr. Dazzle]

Slipped a disc.

Smarts a bit

[v8-powered]

Purchased some manly tools - a chainsaw and a sledgehammer.
I feel tired already....

[ogri]

Slipped a disc.

Smarts a bit

Ouch, more alcohol required

[cheb]

Purchased some manly tools - a chainsaw and a sledgehammer.
I feel tired already....

Photos of the sledgehammer please?

[Count Steer]

Purchased some manly tools - a chainsaw and a sledgehammer.
I feel tired already....

Photos of the sledgehammer please?

Careful now. There's rules about sledgehammer porn.

I've got one and a couple of 'wood grenades' if anyone has any pics to trade. No pickaxes thanks.

[mangocrazy]

All this talk of sledgehammers...

[Mr. Dazzle]

Second only to Take on Me in the great pantheon of 80s cheesy animated music videos

[mangocrazy]

It actually needs to be heard on a hefty sound system. The bass propels the song along relentlessly.

[KungFooBob]

Second only to Take on Me in the great pantheon of 80s cheesy animated music videos

What!

Better than Wax's Bridge To Your Heart or Paula Abdul's Opposites Attract?