This week, I had my F150 and Jeep Cherokee serviced at the Tire Barn. Tires rotated, oil changed, filters, and fluid levels checked. Also, I had them update my NC Inspection sticker. Just over 27000 miles now on the odometer. The guys at the Tire Barn reminded me that my catalytic converter on the Jeep is falling off. I think it was part of a Factory Recall and I need to call Monday to see if they still are fixing those catalytic converter under the recall. I understood from what they told me that if we continue to drive it like it is, that the stuff inside the catalytic converter could break loose and clog up the engine...that would not be good.
It was so hot this week, and we had to move my daughter from Wilmington, NC to Lake Waccamaw. I did something that I had not done since buying the F150. I pulled into the car wash and used it to rinse off the truck. The car wash is one of those with the high pressure nozzles and whimpy scrub brushes. It cost me three dollars, but I felt like I got my monies worth. It was 98 degrees and we had a weather advisory in effect. Using the car wash, first of all put me in the shade, and I did not have to do some of the work. I did not have to drag out the hose, bucket with the soap, and the put that all back up before leaving. Using the car wash did not do as good a job as I can do with my stuff. I read this online:
CAR WASH OPTIONS AND WATER CONSUMPTION• Washing your car at home: at least 50 gallons
– A standard 5/8"garden hose running at 50 pounds per square inch uses 10 gallons of water per minute (this is without the use of a nozzle that stops the continuous flow of water).
– The average person who takes extreme care not to waste water, takes 5-6 minutes to wash and rinse their car for a total consumption of 50-60 gallons. For individuals who allow the water to run while they clean, this number can jump to a staggering 150-200 gallons.
• Washing your car at a self-serve car wash: a total of 12 to 14 gallons for the average amount of dirt (a very dirty car would require more)
– Foaming Brush uses approximately 1 quart of water during a four minute cycle;
– Pre-Soak uses approximately 3 quarts of water to cover a car;
– Tire Cleaning uses less than 1 quart of water per car;
– Spot-Free Rinse uses approximately 1.5 gallons of water per minute.
– High-Pressure Wash (approximately 1000 PSI) uses about 3.5 gallons of water per minute.
– High-Pressure Wax uses about 3.5 gallons of water per minute.
– High-Pressure Rinse uses approximately 3.5 gallons of water per minute.
I know now why I bought this nice full-sized vehicle- to move my family. Maybe I could have rented a truck cheaper than I would own it but...
We also moved a single bed, and a "dormroom refrigerator" from Chadbourn to the Lake
