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Why was it worth it? Other than less noise? I am in the South and the garage is not climate controlled, so sealing the garage door (green hinges) does not seem like a big deal.

How do you know that they’re worn out? They are noisy already and likely original to the house (31 years old)?

Question: Is there a meaningful functional benefit to replacing loud but functional steel garage nylon rollers? Or is the main benefit just quieting the opening/closing? I can imagine that quiet operation means that there is less load on the opener (motor, chain, etc.), but not sure if it...

Good deals on Estwing hammers This one got me (80% off) Look at "sellers other items".

I wonder if sanding metal with a dust bag is safe...

Very helpful data. Thanks!

The task that brought this to my attention is replacing spark plugs in an MV Agusta F4. I could not get a GearWrench sparkplug tool/socket set to fit. However, the Snap On spark plug socket fit. I did not measure that OD (and am not at home, so cannot measure now), but the small difference was...

I am thinking of getting a thin wall socket set, non-impact (chrome) - 3/8 highest priority, but might be interested in 1/4 and 1/2 as well. I find that there are some situations (e.g., spark plugs on an MV Agusta F4) that require thin walled sockets. It seems that Snap On (bless their hearts ;)...

I recently replaced the trailing arm bushings in a 1995 Acura Integra. Used a tool that I bought on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C4L6PT78/?tag=atomicindus08-20). Short story: stay away. To work, these tools have to be positioned just right and it is very difficult to position...

Again, not arguing, just trying to understand. Thanks for clarifying the potential issue: glazing. The manual for my compressor does not mention synthetic at all - just says "run a few minutes without load" then fill up and proceed. I found a thread addressing this point...

I had heard cautions against using synthetic oil for engine break in (e.g., cars). The concept of breaking in an air pump is new to me - not arguing against it, just noting that I am not familiar; hence this thread that seems to reflect a wide range of opinions. 1) Is the concern with using...

Thank you! I think that the manual calls for 40 wt oil, but I get your point. No idea whether synthetic offers substantial benefit over semi-synthetic or conventional oil in a compressor pump.

I did not know anything about the break in procedure prior to installing the pump, so I filled it with relatively expensive synthetic fluid ($15+tax from Home Depot) - took 1.5 bottles (so ~$32 - in this case 20% of the pump replacement price ;) ). Therefore, if there is little/no benefit to an...

Thanks. Change oil afterwards? Or no need?

I have an air boss compressor. I think that they were sold by NAPA. The pump died, so I replaced it with a b2800 (identical) pump. It's a 115V 2 hp compressor with a large vertical tank. The question is: do I have to break it in? If so, what is the procedure? The manual (attached) states that...