1/17/2024 0 Comments 8.2 alaska quakeThe 1938 event produced a small tsunami that was recorded both locally and in Hawaii. The Alaska-Aleutian Trench was also the site of the second largest earthquake recorded by modern seismic instrumentation, the M9.2 earthquake of March 27, 1964, which ruptured about 250 km from this event, at the eastern end of the 1938 rupture area. USGS said that given the temporal and spatial proximity of the Jearthquake to the two previous major earthquakes in July and October 2020, those events were foreshadowing of what happened this morning. Since 1900, 8 other M7 or greater earthquakes have occurred within 250 km of this Jevent, including M7.8 on Jlocated 62 km west of Thursday's event - and M7.6 on Octolocated 145 km west of today's event. Large earthquakes are common in the Alaskan-Aleutian subduction zone. Geological Survey (USGS) said the M8.2 earthquake on JJlocal time - occurred as a result of a thrust fault at or near the interface of the subduction zone between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A magnitude 8. However, recorded wave heights were below one foot, and the warning was reduced a couple of hours after the event. The largest earthquake in the United States in the last half century produced a lot of shaking but spared Alaska any major damage in a sparsely populated region, officials. XxCQJtKryV- ? G? July 29, 2021ĭue to the offshore location, the National Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning for much of the Alaskan coast. ?A few hours ago an 8.2 earthquake shook Alaska, the U.S. The largest was a magnitude 6.1, about four minutes after the main quake. So far, more than 80 aftershocks have been counted. It was also reported that Alaskan communities as far away as the Mat-Su Valley in south-central Alaska felt the movement intensely. Pat Branson, mayor of Kodiak, the major city of Alaska's Kodiak Island, told CNN the magnitude 8.2 earthquake was the strongest in the area since the 1960's. Several videos and photos are circulating on social networks, showing the intensity of the event. Perryville and Chignik are the closest communities to the epicenter of the Chignik earthquake and felt the most intense tremor. Previously, the magnitude 8.3 earthquake of 1938 ruptured that section of the interface. Al Jazeera The tsunami warnings issued across the Pacific Ocean after a shallow earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck the Alaska Peninsula have been lifted. The magnitude 8.2 event ruptured this interface in the region between the Shumagin Islands to the southwest and Kodiak Island to the northeast. The largest earthquakes are located along the interface, which is called the Aleutian megathrust. The Alaska Peninsula is a seismically active region where thousands of earthquakes occur each year. Learn more about UA’s notice of web accessibility. Geological Survey said the quake was magnitude 8.2 and hit 56 miles east southeast of Perryville, Alaska at about 8:15 p.m. UA is committed to providing accessible websites. ![]() A tsunami warning that had been issued for Hawaii was also cancelled, and officials said there was no threat to Guam, American Samoa or the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.This is what it was like to live through the earthquake in Alaska /AG03WWkj1a- Diariocalle July 29, 2021 If you have difficulty accessing the information on this website due to a disability, please contact the web administrator by email at or by phone at 90. The National Tsunami Warning Center cancelled warnings early Thursday when the biggest wave, of just over a half foot, was recorded in Old Harbor, Alaska. "It was not much time to think about anything, really, except getting people to a certain place safely." ![]() I was on top of the hill directing traffic, trying to keep people moving, keep people calm," added Ross, who helped develop the community's emergency plan as chief councillor of the Haisla Nation. So in a stupor, I helped get my family out the door," Skeena MLA Ellis Ross told CBC's Daybreak North on Thursday. ![]() "My daughter woke us up and said that our emergency crew was going around the streets telling everybody to get to higher ground. Roughly 800 people from Kitamaat Village, south of Kitimat, B.C., moved to higher ground as a precaution. A magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck 80 kilometres south of the Alaska Peninsula on July 28, according to the U.S. Ginger Zee has the latest updates after an 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck the coast of Alaska overnight.SUBSCRIBE to GMAs YouTube page.
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1/17/2024 0 Comments Barney and friends cast older![]() While her work in the films was met with criticism, the soundtrack of Camp Rock opened doors to a recording career, where Lovato has seen the most professional success. Demi landed both roles, catapulting her on-screen career.Īctress Demi Lovato arrives at Chevy Rocks The Future at the Buena Vista Lot at The Walt Disney Studios on February 19, 2008, in Burbank, California (Credit: Rachel Worth / WENN) She had auditioned for both Camp Rock and the lead character of Sonny with a Chance. Demi Lovato Leaves Barney the Dinosaur for Mickey MouseĪfter leaving Barney & Friends, Demi was primed for Disney stardom, which arrived in 2007. The two became inseparable on and off the set, though later in life a falling out led to their estrangement. They both parted ways with the show in 2004 when they both “aged out” of the cast. “He was jacked!” Demi said, adding that “the suit was, like, 100 pounds.” Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez Met on the Set of Barney & Friendsĭemi Lovato and fellow Barney alumni, Selena Gomez, joined the cast in 2002 at age ten. On a much lighter note, when talking about the show on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Lovato revealed that she thought David Joyner, who manned the Barney suit, was actually very fit and “quite attractive.” With Barney, I guess subliminally, I did have a relationship with this figure that was saving my life in a way… I’ve talked about being bullied and the years of being a teenager, but I went through things when I was younger that I’ve never talked about that probably caused me to turn out the way I ended up turning out.” Lovato Admits to Having a Crush on Barney “Looking back, there was a connection - probably between any kid who’s ever sang that song to Barney - a little place in a child’s heart, a void, that could be filled. “At the time, I was just so grateful to be on TV, but I was also really struggling,” she revealed in the August 2013 issue of Cosmopolitan. Demi celebrated her 10th birthday a few days earlier, on August 20, 2002.ĭemi Lovato was 10 years old when making her debut in “All Aboard!” the first episode from the seventh season of Barney & Friends that aired on Septem(Credit: PBS) She made her debut in the first episode of the seventh season of Barney & Friends, “All Aboard!”, which aired on September 2, 2002. While the show offered a springboard for some child actors, including Lovato, Demi also has spoken about how the show helped her mental health, as a child prior to working on the show. Lovato began music and acting lessons before landing the role on the show. Among the cast were stars like Selena Gomez, Brighton Sharbino, and of course, Demi Lovato.ĭemi Lovato played Angela on Barney and Friends from 2002-2004 (Credit: PBS)įortunately, the show was filmed in the Dallas, Texas area where Demi was raised by her mother, Dianna De La Garza. Demi Lovato has become a household name over the years, but who knew she had her start alongside some other A-list celebrities bopping alongside a big, purple dinosaur? Barney & Friends Casting Legendsīarney & Friends debuted in 1992, and over the years, it featured a cast that would grow up in the spotlight to reach stardom. 1/17/2024 0 Comments Applejack cider cocktail![]() I drank my martini(s) cold but I’m sure this would be awesome slightly warm. It has so much more depth than regular apple juice. If you can find unfiltered apple cider, please use it. If not for any other reason than the way it will make your house smell like comfort. The key to this cocktail is the cinnamon simple syrup. ![]() This cocktail could easily be renamed “Fall in a Glass.” Apple cider, cinnamon simple syrup and just a touch of lemon are combined with Applejack, an apple brandy but still in the whiskey/bourbon family. But it was only noon so she politely declined. PLUS, I thought I could invite my mom over for a pre birthday celebratory cocktail yesterday afternoon. I suppose it’s because I feel like I’m doing something naughty and I’ve always loved doing what I”m not supposed to. It’s not often that I do it and truth be told, I’m not even a big drinker anymore, but there’s something about having a cocktail in the afternoon that I just love. The choice to make a cocktail was a good one because it gave me the excuse to have a drink in the afternoon. So alas, I present you the apple cider martini. And when I have a really good idea, it usually plagues my noggin until I do something about it. I just couldn’t get the idea of an apple cider martini out of my head. But in the end, I decided on making my own cocktail. Both on the lengthy list of Barb’s tasty concoctions. ![]() One that would pair with this Mexican Coffee or perhaps this gin cocktail made with with lemon and rosemary. ![]() Initially I thought I would make an appetizer to share today. Or at the very least we’d make great drinking buddies who like to dine on swine. I just know we’d be great friends in real life. I can’t think of a more influential person in my life so a major shout out to my madre on her special day! Though I’ve never actually met Barb in person, we became fast friends via twitter as we bonded over happy hour recipes and home cured bacon. What’s not to love about that idea? And secondly, it’s my mama’s birthday. First off, Barb from Creative Culinary is celebrating one year of weekly boozy recipes, aka, The Friday Cocktail. But can I bring my Mom? Cause it’s her birthday and I don’t want her to feel left out.
1/17/2024 0 Comments Boom roasted jokesAll we know is that it's been hilarious watching Michael cut down Toby Flenderson at every opportunity. We may never know what turned Michael against the office's HR in the first place. Actually, I probably learn more from the losers. I absorb information from the strategies of the winners and the losers. ![]() Episode: Happy Hour - Season 6 Michael: I would say I kind of have an unfair advantage, because I watch reality dating shows like a hawk, and I learn. "Michael, how can you appreciate women so much but also dump one of them?" You mean, how can I be so illogical and flighty and unpredictable and emotional? Well, maybe I learned something from women after all. I wished for Angela a heart, and for Kelly a brain. And I threw a coin in for every woman in the world and made a wish. Episode: Women's Appreciation - Season 3 Michael: Any man who says he totally understands women is a fool. And then, suddenly she is not your ho no mo. And that she was better than all the other hos in the world. And you told her she was the only ho for you. And you were nothing but great to your ho. They've got your back after your ho rips your heart out for no good reason. Why? Because your bros are always there for you. emotionally magnificent." Episode: " A Benihana Christmas" - Season 3 Michael: Bros before hos. I'll tell you this, it is not because of the boob job. Episode: " The Job" - Season 3 Michael (after seeing Jan's newly enhanced breasts): "No. And if one of us says that word, the other one has to stop. For example, Jan and I have a safe word in case things go too far. Women can't have fun if they don't feel safe. Episode: " Women's Appreciation" - Season 3 Michael: In all the excitement, I forgot that my primary goal is to keep people safe. When you go back and look at Michael's previous disastrous, unhealthy relationships and his overall opinions about women, it seems like a miracle that he finally ended up with his soul mate, Holly Flax. Michael's had a rocky dating life, from his realtor Carol Stills to his boss Jan Levinson to Pam's mom. How do you like your eggs in the morning?" Shudder. ![]() For example, when learning that a casual game of pool was actually a setup for a blind date, Michael transforms into Date Mike: "Hi. Michael thinks of himself as a player, but when it comes down to it, his dating prowess leaves a lot to be desired. 1/17/2024 0 Comments Download the new for ios Hazel![]() Safari also adds shared Tab Groups to share a collection of websites with friends and family, making it seamless to add tabs and see what others are viewing. Created as a joint effort in collaboration with the FIDO Alliance, Google, and Microsoft, passkeys will work across apps and the web, and users can sign in to websites or an app on non-Apple devices using just their iPhone. Designed to replace passwords, passkeys use Touch ID or Face ID for biometric verification, and iCloud Keychain to sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV with end-to-end encryption. More Secure Browsing in Safari With Passkeysīrowsing in Safari is even safer with passkeys, a next-generation credential that can’t be phished or leaked, making it more secure and easy to use. Users can pause a video on any frame to interact with text and take quick action, such as copy and paste, translate, convert currency, and more. Using on-device intelligence, Live Text can now recognise text in videos across the system. Visual Look Up also expands to recognise birds, insects, spiders, and statues, helping users quickly get information about objects and scenes in photos. Users can now tap and hold on the subject of an image to lift it from the background and place it in apps like Messages. Visual Look Up and Live Text Enhancements With the biggest update to search in years, Mail features state-of-the-art techniques to deliver more relevant, accurate, and complete search results. 2 Users can also set reminders to come back to a message at a later date with Remind me, receive automatic suggestions to follow up on an email if they haven’t received a response, and get automatic alerts when they’ve forgotten to include a recipient or attachment in an email. Now users can schedule delivery of an email ahead of time or cancel delivery of a message before it reaches a recipient’s inbox. Increase Productivity With New Tools in Mail When users choose to share files for collaboration through Messages, everyone in a thread will be automatically added, and when someone makes an edit to the shared document, activity updates appear at the top of the thread. In addition, new collaboration features in Messages make working with others quick and seamless. ![]() 1 With iOS 16, users can now invite friends and family to SharePlay via Messages, offering another way to enjoy synced content like movies or songs and shared playback controls. Updates to Messages make it possible to edit, undo send, and mark conversations as unread, making it even easier to stay connected. With Focus filters, apps like Calendar, Mail, Messages, and Safari can display only the content that is relevant to a user’s Focus, helping them to find better balance. With iOS 16, Focus is easier to set up and gets even more powerful by connecting to the Lock Screen, giving users a way to simply swipe to a designated Lock Screen to activate the corresponding Focus. Redesigned notifications now roll in from the bottom to offer a clear view of the Lock Screen, and users can choose to view notifications in an expanded list, stacked, or as a count view. Users can also create unique designs with their favourite emoji and colour combinations, and with multiple Lock Screens, users can switch between their favourites with just a swipe. Apple collections include iconic imagery from Apple Pride and Unity wallpapers a Weather wallpaper to see live weather conditions as they change throughout the day and an Astronomy wallpaper for views of the Earth, moon, and solar system. Users can choose an intelligently suggested photo from their personal library that will look great on the Lock Screen, or a dynamic set of photos that shuffle throughout the day. The new Lock Screen gallery features a range of options. New widgets on the Lock Screen make it easy to get helpful information at a glance like upcoming calendar events, battery levels, alarms, time zones, Activity ring progress, and more. Now users can add a depth effect to their Lock Screen photo, artfully displaying the photo subject in front of the time, and they can even customise the font and type style. The Lock Screen gets reimagined, offering deeper personalisation. iOS 16 is available today as a free software update.Ī More Personal, Beautiful, and Helpful Lock Screen IOS 16 brings the biggest update ever to the Lock Screen, the ability to edit and collaborate in Messages, new tools in Mail, and more ways to interact with photos and video with Live Text and Visual Look Up. 1/17/2024 0 Comments Dash instaling![]() Wait for the installation to terminate and close all popup windows.Now type in the library to be installed, in your example Pandas, and click Install Package.Click the small + symbol to add a new library to the project.Click the Python Interpreter tab within your project tab.This Micro usb Dash Cam Hardwire Kit.Upgrade the 2nd Generation Dash Cam Hardwire Kit 12v-24v to 5vMicro USB / 11.5ft).Perfect for 24/7 Parking Surveillance.Low voltage protection protects against battery dying.Its a must-have if you’re using a dash camera in your car or truck. Open File > Settings > Project from the P圜harm menu. Upgraded the 2nd Generation Dash Cam Hardwire Kit.You can also manually install a new library such as dash in P圜harm using the following procedure: If this doesn’t work, you may want to set the Python interpreter to another version using the following tutorial: The code will run after your installation completes successfully.Īs an alternative, you can also open the Terminal tool at the bottom and type: $ pip install dash In the new menu that arises, click “Install Pandas” and wait for P圜harm to finish the installation. Second, click “ Show Context Actions” in your context menu. Offer up the dash panel-the 3 studs will protude through. This is one of the correct ways to install Plotly Dash: sudo python -m pip install dash Solution Idea 2: Fix the Path Make up 3 long threaded quarter inch UNF studs-screw these into the mount nuts under the scuttle. So, this command doesn’t install Python Plotly Dash for dashboard creation, but two system packages Python and the Linux Shell dash. This is just to illustrate that you run it in your shell/terminal/command line.Īlso, please note that the command sudo apt-get install python dash won’t work because it installs the system packages python and the Linux shell dash. □ Note: Don’t copy and paste the $ symbol. If it isn’t, use the following two commands in your terminal, command line, or shell (there’s no harm in doing it anyways): $ python -m pip install -upgrade pip It assumes that your pip version is updated. This simple command installs dash in your virtual environment on Windows, Linux, and MacOS. To fix this error, you can run the following command in your Windows shell: $ pip install dash Make sure pip is installed on your machine. You need to install it first!īefore being able to import the dash module, you need to install it using Python’s package manager pip. 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These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. ![]() ![]() Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 1/16/2024 0 Comments Raspberry pi fldigi![]() You can download the Raspbian image file here. Instead, you download an "image" of the OS and then flash it to the SD card. Although this may seem strange to a "Windows user", there is no "install disc" for Raspbian. There are several different Linux OS's you can install on the Pi (there will soon be a Windows 10 version available). If you would like to read more about SD cards, see Jack Schofield's article in The Guardian. I'm glad I did since I found that I could run other additional programs on the Pi besides those associated with ham radio. I switched to the 8 gig size in case I decided to load more software on my Pi. Unlike Windows, Linux only needs about 2 gigabytes for the operating system itself, so a 4 gigabyte card is all you need. As far as capacity is concerned, I now use an 8 gigabyte card, having started with a 4 gigabyte card. The numbers on the card, usually found in a broken circle printed on the card, indicates megabytes per second data transfer speed. I have since switched to a number 10 card. As far as speed is concerned, I initially used a number 4 card. Two other characteristics of the SD card deserve mention: one is speed and the other is storage capacity. The B version of the Pi uses the larger format cards (32 X 24mm). The SD card serves as the "hard-drive" for the Pi. So far, I've had no power issues, but I do use a powered USB hub (read below).įinally, I needed a SD card. Since I had no such mobile device, I purchased an adapter from Amazon with specs of 5 V and 2 amps. Just make sure that it's 5 volts and at least 1 amp current. ![]() If you have a 5 V power supply that uses a mini-USB adapter, you might be able to use it to power the Pi. Like many mobile devices, the Pi is powered through a mini-USB connector. The problems appeared to be associated, or at least were exacerbated, by using power-hungry USB devices without a powered USB hub. I read reports of sporadic problems with the Pi when the unit was underpowered. Top view of the Raspberry Pi in the Multicorp Enclosure.įrom my initial research, I learned that power was a potentially "touchy" issue with the Pi. I found an adapter on Amazon for approximately $10 US. I worried about the conversion, but several people on the forums were successful with the adapter. Because the monitor was VGA, I needed a HDMI to VGA adapter. I finally decided to use a 16 inch VGA monitor that I purchased at Walmart for $69 US. ![]() I wanted to use a monitor no larger than about 15 inches and I had no small monitor capable of HDMI input. The video output from the Pi is either composite video (from an RCA connector) or HDMI. ![]() The Pi with no enclosure would almost certainly be damaged, especially around my shack. In retrospect, I think this was a good idea. On the advice of much that I read, I also purchased an enclosure. I purchased the Pi from Newark Element 14. Would it have the "horsepower" necessary to do logging and to decode digital signals? At the time, there were few reports of hams attempting to use the Pi for logging and digital communications. My only concern was the ARM processor running at 700Mhz. When I first read about the Raspberry Pi, I thought it would be perfect. I also wanted something with more modest power requirements and something that I might leave on 24/7. But my desk space is limited and I needed a computer with a smaller "footprint" than my laptop. For digital operation, I use fldigi which is written and maintained by David W1HKJ and his associates. For logging I use CQRLOG, a wonderful logging program that is written and maintained by Petr OK2CQR and Martin OK1RR. I have an old Dell laptop (Inspiron 1420) running Ubuntu Linux that works great for both logging and running digital modes. Although I'm not an avid digital operator, I occasionally enjoy a PSK-31 QSO or sometimes I like to "read the mail" or copy a weather map on WEFAX. Plus, the ability to read parameters directly from your radio is the essence of convenience (and laziness). Keeping up with the States and countries you've worked and each station's QSL history is fantastic. I have two major applications for a computer in my shack: logging and digital mode operation. 1/16/2024 0 Comments Mafia 2 wiki![]() ![]() Another 19 bonus vehicles, including five classic racing models, are available for unlocking upon completion of the game. Mafia offers players the opportunity to drive a total of 51 classic cars based on real-life counterparts. Changing weather and time of day add to the realism of the game. In addition to the entire city of Lost Heaven and countryside, Mafia has several detailed interior levels, including the city's airport, museum, a church, a hotel, an abandoned prison, a restaurant, and Don Salieri's bar. Mafia's gameplay consists of 21 missions that include gun and melee combat, driving, car chases, and on-foot third-person exploration. Eventually he becomes disillusioned by his life of crime and arranges to meet police detective Norman in order to tell his story in exchange for witness protection and to aid in the destruction of the Salieri crime family. Through the events of the game's story, Tommy begins to rise through the ranks of the Salieri family, becoming a Made Man while they battle the rival Morello family. The player takes the role of taxi driver Tommy Angelo who, while trying to make a living on the streets of Lost Heaven, unwittingly becomes involved in organized crime as a driver for the Salieri Crime Family, led by Don Salieri. Mafia takes place between the fall of 1930 through to the end of 1938, during the later part of Prohibition, and is set in the fictional American city of Lost Heaven. 1/16/2024 0 Comments Dewalt 20 volt battery packI grabbed some voltages from a good pack of mine (I’ve got 2 good 20V Max batteries). I suspect pulling the ID pin low brings the charger circuitry online, but I don’t care to actually mess about with my charger since I use it. This pin seems to be always at low potential, and there’s a bit of a voltage floating on the charger pins when there’s no battery. If you look at the charger side, the pin that makes contact with the “ID” pin is longer by a tiny bit than the others (the top right of the center 6 pins). From left to right, top to bottom: TH, ID, C1, C2, C3, C4.Ī tiny bit of experimentation with packs demonstrates that C1-C4 are actually the individual cell bank voltages, conveniently brought out for my use! In the middle are some other terminals of interest. These always appear to have the full pack voltage on them. The rightmost slot is the same thing for the negative terminal. This is a full height terminal (two contacts). The leftmost slot is a double connector for the positive terminal. The electrical interface is a bit more interesting - and, really, quite a bit of fun! Press button, receive ~bacon~ LED status lights. The “How charged is it?” interface is simple enough. The pack has two significant interfaces: The power interface, and the “How charged is it?” interface. I’m clearly not a tool pack marketing guy.Īmusingly, the warnings here don’t say anything about not disassembling the pack, so I’m good!Įxcept, I apparently did charge it while damaged. To call it a 20V pack requires a nominal voltage of 4V/cell, which is just weird (and not what they have). This, in normal terms, is a 18.5V pack (5S pack, 3.7V/cell). They call the pack a 20V pack, claim it as 3.0Ah, and then say “60Wh.” This is the math, but it’s not a 20V pack by anyone else’s standards. It’s a 20V (Max) pack, 3.0Ah, and claims to be a 60Wh pack. On the back, I’ve got specs about my DCB200 Battery Pack (Made in Korea). Read on for an awful lot of photos inside this solidly built battery pack. Well, I’ve got a dead battery on my bench - that means that it’s time to tear it apart!Īnd you know you want to see what’s inside! I got it for $6 at a pawn shop when I asked for defective batteries. It would charge, but then only show one LED on the status bar. And I’ve got this cute little DeWalt 20V MAX battery pack (model DCB200, 3.0Ah) that’s just not behaving right. It’s been a little bit since I’ve torn apart a new battery pack! The last new-to-me pack I pulled apart was a 26v BionX battery (which, I’d add, I rebuilt to nearly twice the stock capacity by filling all the space with cells). 1/16/2024 0 Comments Oil changes places![]() Not all auto shops are super fast though, which is why you should choose to get your oil changed - if you decide to have it done in-shop - in a shop such as Urban Autocare, where you can get one of the fastest turn-around times for oil changes in the state. Conversely, taking your vehicle to the auto shop can take as little as 15 minutes - getting you in and out of there fast. When changing your vehicle’s oil at home, you will usually have to drive to the auto parts store to get the oil and filter you need, if not also the tools for the job, and then drive back home, jack up your vehicle, and then go through the oil change process. Let’s look at some of the pros and cons of changing your car’s oil at home. In general, the process is going to be simple and straightforward. ![]() Not too difficult, but sometimes other problems become apparent during this task, which you may miss if you don’t have experience diagnosing vehicles. Unless you’re an avid DIYer, you most likely would prefer to not do the work of sliding under your car with a pan, removing the plug to have the oil drain out, waiting, and then putting the plug back in place, opening the top, and adding oil in until it is full. Contact us online if you have any questions or special needs! Changing Oil at Home Versus at an Auto Repair Shop Learn more about our oil change services here. Urban Autocare is committed to go above and beyond when it comes to providing quality service, and part of that includes our environmentally-conscious auto shop practices. We’ll get you in and out fast and point out any problems we see along the way. If you are in Denver, Lakewood, or Littleton and would like to get a professional oil change, call Urban Autocare for an appointment. The choice between DIY oil changes and bringing it into a shop becomes a matter of personal preference. The cost of buying the parts and installing them yourself may be less than the cost of parts plus the labor costs at the auto mechanic’s shop, but if you include labor, recycling, time, and cleanliness costs for yourself, costs become almost identical. From a cost-analysis perspective, there are some benefits of doing it yourself, but one of those benefits may actually not be cost. Many view this as a simple “do it yourself” (DIY) auto maintenance task. 5.Of all the routine maintenance your vehicle needs, none is more important than having its engine oil changed. “Jiffy Lube advertisements promise quality, fast oil changes at affordable prices, as well as dozens of standard services such as exterior and glass repair, fluids, filters, and inspections,” YourMechanic added. The famed quick lube provider is known for oil changes for as low as $19.99 through various coupons and promotions.” When it comes to a service center like Jiffy Lube, YourMechanic states, “The nationwide franchise is in 2,000 service centers across the country. These quick-stop oil change stations are convenient and best if you’re on a budget. A Jiffy Lube, Pep Boys, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, or any other reputable oil change place However, one drawback of these service stations is that they only use certain types of oil and filters-so if you’re particular about parts, you might want to head down to the dealership or an independent service center. Oil change prices at these places are average. The big-name service centers we’re referencing include businesses like Sears Auto Service Center and Wal-Mart’s Tire and Lube Express. “Many dealerships also offer little perks like a free car wash after service, but dealers are going to be the priciest choice on this list,” iSeeCars added. That’s not the only reason to visit your local car dealership for your next oil change, either. ![]() Your service technician may also be able to identify any other problems with your car by running a computer diagnostic check. If you’re looking for a top-quality oil change, visiting your local car dealership’s service department is another option to consider. | Matthew Staver/Bloomberg via Getty Images Head to a car dealership for your next oil change Trusting a dealership with your oil change can give peace of mind. Being a service center, it usually isn’t hard to find one that will include a free tire rotation and brake inspection either, since they do make their money fixing cars and all,” the organization explained. “Dig into the shop’s online ratings and comments before you decide to use it. The best part? According to iSeeCars, these service centers are typically employed by ASE Certified technicians that know your vehicle from the inside out.īut before you visit your local service center or body shop? iSeeCars suggests doing some due diligence, and for multiple reasons. These service centers are typically known for their exceptional customer service and can often perform other vehicle maintenance tasks, if needed. You may have had a family member or friend recommend a local independent service center or mechanic to you. |
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