We Failed Our Inspection

[@sagebel]

Goood morning! Gotta love the salt on the roads here in the North East. The short trips we make don't heat up the exhaust enough to get the moisture out of the exhaust. That's why the piping further from the engine generally rusts out first. Also, make sure you get the tires all the way into the ramps. It's very unlikely you will drive off them, if anything the ramps will skid on the floor a little.

[@bhringer]

Coulda built better ramps with wood.

[@cathynordahl9081]

Thank you for that information. I was driving 35 miles to work each day. That must be why my 6 year old subaru with 200,000 miles isn't having this issue. Yet.

[@nicklocicero3974]

@@bhringer All the wood from the barn/shed build should have done it. I had a set of wood ramps when I used to work on cars a lot.

[@nicklocicero3974]

Salt was the first thing I thought of too.

[@PatrickPoet]

I always love seeing them sitting down together for supper. There's something so wholesome and right about it.

[@dawsie]

Sorry I had to fast forward while you were going under the car we just had a friend get crushed under his car 4 days ago on his way home from a rally race he got a problem under the 4WD and the jacks dropped so seeing you going under the car kind of freaked me out just a little too much this time glad you got it sorted. Me Dad jacks up the 4WD and puts tree stumps at 4 points of the 4WD before he goes in under it we got the stumps from the tree we cut down 6 years ago 😹😹😹😹 I was saving them for my wood turning project but now have to get some new stumps as he won’t give them back to me now😹😹😹

[@munirahbakar4123]

Sorry about the loss of your friend. Your dad using tree stumps sounds like a good idea as it have a little give instead of sliding out under pressure.

[@violantederojas6188]

@@munirahbakar4123 Agree also with the tree stumps idea..those little ramps do give way too easily for my liking...I was lucky enough to also marry a JOAT, but cars are more his thing...

[@caroldorsett8170]

I cringed too. I was an ER nurse before I retired and had three patients crushed under their cars/trucks when the jacks gave out. Please Al put wood blocks under for safety just incase. None of the three survived.

[@jonabriggs8829]

Prayer's for you and his family, that is so sad, many Condolences ....

[@cekfraun]

I agree, Angela, and am so sorry for the loss of your friend. We had a dear friend die when he was under his pickup truck to change the oil and it fell off the jacks. I was very nervous for Al when he was under that car!

[@sherrymilen1346]

Hi guys! I guit Subaru 20 years ago! I could not get one to go past 82 to 84,000 miles without Major problems. I'm in PA. Switched to Toyota. Drove my 2001 Highlander for 15 years till the trans went then bought another one. No repair issues. Love your videos!

[@ComputronMaster]

Happy 25th Birthday Gina, have a wonderful day and many more to come in good health and company ;) Al, if you work in a garage with a running engine, just open the outside door an inch or 2, this way you can prevent carbonmonoxide and carbondioxide buildup in the workarea. looking forward on the completion of the new "barn" and the next big project. Greetings from the Netherlands to the entire family

[@clevjam]

Al, Thanks so much for turning up the audio @ the end of your video! I can finally hear what you're are saying at the end...Cheers

[@bestofitall4038]

Short drives are your likely a big cause. When we lived in town and only had short little drives our exhausts rusted out quickly, but with longer drives you get more heat in the system and that burns off the water inside the pipes and results in longer life.

[@sunflowerpatchlady6443]

We live in the mountains of PA and geta bit of snow. My husband started undercoating with linseed oil to stop the rust. It has helped a lot and also works into the bolts to make working on your vehicle a lot nicer. It was worth the investment to get the air gun and a couple gallons of oil. My husband does all the mechanic work on our vehicles on a piece of cardboard and a stone driveway. You are lucky you have a nice garage to work in!

[@nancylitton390]

WOW! Al, you brought back memoirs!!! My Dad was a "Body man" and did car repair too. He did have his own ahop. Dinner looked so good!!!!!! Next time make enough for everyone (all of us. Subscribers) Hahaha!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your journey and God bless you and your family.

[@jacquiemoppett2391]

When we use ramps we always make sure all the wheel is on the flat off the ramp and we then choc the wheels on the ramp so that they cannot roll back. NOT A GOOD THING TO WORK ALONE UNDER A CAR. Gena should have at least checked in on you regularly. We like roast mackerel with boiled potatoes peas and parsley sauce.

[@pugglebiscuit9600]

ikr im surprised no one checked up for so long i kept getting anxious... especially on plastic ramps and just jacks on one side. We usually try to have everyone nearby outside and at least one person out from under the machinery to get immediate help if needed. If one of those plastic ramps snapped man....

[@yvindascanius6061]

@@pugglebiscuit9600 They didn't sound like plastic when they scraped along the concrete floor, and btw plastic would be an illegal material for those stands and that use. I'm sure they are made from good solid steel. They will hold!

[@chrisnorton2837]

I still use the stacked wood ramps my Dad made in the 1970s. They're just stacked wide boards. Much safer than those metal ones. Wider and longer.

[@pugglebiscuit9600]

@@yvindascanius6061 if plastic is actually illegal for ramps then I've seen far more illegal ones that not oof 💀

[@yvindascanius6061]

@@pugglebiscuit9600 Oh dear!

[@josephpedone2004]

Good morning Lumnah family ☕️ I’m surprised Subaru is built for reliability, have a blessed day

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

Tip for jacking cars. Get a piece of 4x6 about 12" long. Cut a 1" deep 1/2" wide groove lengthwise on the long face. Now you can place it on the jack saddle and directly under the rocker pinch weld. Properly placed, you can easily lift then entire side of the car.

[@samvalentine3206]

Good idea - you also spread the weight out over a larger area. Less likely to cause any jack stand damage.

[@peterblomgren89]

Hi, I live on the westcoast of Sweden. We eat fish and seafood at least once a week, love it. Cars that are not used very much tends to rust quicker than those which is used a lot, ie Taxis etc. And Happy Birthday Gina!

[@rickster9993]

The sides of refrigerator boxes or large flat screen TV boxes make excellent pads for laying on when working underneath. It's really nice when you have to work on gravel or grassy surfaces. You can store them for use just about anywhere.

[@samvalentine3206]

I second that idea.

[@b.wooten4505]

Good morning !! My heart sank when I read the title at 4:58am,and then I got mad cause I could not fathom the barn failing!! Very relieved it was the car😃, I guess I’m use to vehicles not passing inspections- if one passed I’d probably faint!!😁😂❤️❤️

[@LumnahAcres]

We never thought the car would have failed.

[@wendy833]

@@LumnahAcres in Washington, if you show receipts of $150 they pass you, even if it's still needing more to pass.

[@juliecalene8281]

@@wendy833 we don't have to have yearly I inspections in Idaho

[@garys9694]

@@LumnahAcres Rust will do that to ya every time and where you live they use a lot of salt in the wintertime. That causes the rust on metal parts. As a "used to be mechanic" you should remember that.

[@jdcamc]

I had the pleasure of showing my grandkids how to change the oil in my truck a few months ago. The fun part was asking them to point out where the oil gets poured back in. They pointed to everything except the oil cap - lol!! Thank you for letting us share your adventures. I would love to live such an adventure as this! God bless!

[@johnt9307]

Happy birthday to the birthday Lady. GB. From John in the state of Tennessee .🎂🥳🍨🎉

[@keithandlindabaldrey7413]

Morning folks. We think the chickens will integrate well. You should really have wedges under the wheels that are in the ramps. With all the wood you have you could have built ramps with built in wedges. Have a great week and stay safe.

[@samvalentine3206]

Very good point. Just nail together some 2x10s, (or other) some shorter than others... instant car ramp! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6bWaYerdt-qmLM

[@bascia3125]

Good Morning Lumnah family, from a cold and rainy Massachusetts, cant start my day without watching, your daily videos! Stay safe out there.

[@JDon280Z]

F.Y.I. Just recently Harbor Freight had a recall on a set of jack stands. Not sure which ones you bought but I think I would check it out just to be safe. On the bright side, Love you videos and watch them everyday as I am up at 4:00 Every morning. I watch your videos with my first cup of coffee and helps me get my day started. Keep up the good work and tell Gina I wished her a Happy Birthday!

[@samvalentine3206]

Thank you for this info. Here are some details: www.motortrend.com/news/harbor-freight-jack-stand-recall-safety-tips/ & www.harborfreight.com/js-details

[@irishheart4768]

Good Morning Family, watching you Al under that car made me very nervous I have to say. Can't wait to see what the next project is going to be.😊

[@Beardest_Fishing]

A recipe we've come to love in the last several years is stuffed jalapeno peppers. Take a jalapeno pepper, slice it length ways in half, clean the seeds and fill each half with your favorite cheese. Goat cheese, cheddar, mozzarella or our personal favorite is cream cheese. Wrap each piece with a small strip of bacon and hold together with a toothpick. Bake in the oven on a cookie pan at 375-400 until the bacon is cooked. For added options you can leave a few seeds in to make it hotter or leave all the seeds and veins in for a super hot pepper.

[@angelsarrived2642]

Hi guys. I have to laugh. This is a 2 nd vedio of Gina's 🎂 BIRTHDAY, as the 1st one Olivia made dinner. LOL Its nice to see the 2 group's of chickens getting along right away. Very cute the chicken skip over the other chicken. LOL Glad you replayed that one. I would have gone back to watch that one. As a older woman, I would have never tried to fix a muffler system. But that looks simple. Thanks. But not now. I have long road to recovery. I fell down flight of stairs. I have vertigo. Dislocated my shoulder, hit my head, cracked a rib, did my knees and other injuries. Lucky I didn't kick the bucket. My Angels and G-D saved me. I've got important things still to do in this life time. I'm not going anywhere, anytime soon. LOL G-D Bless and Stay Safe. Snow and high winds coming your way. Zeta heading up north.

[@samvalentine3206]

Your guardian angel took care of you and made sure you were around to make this post to the rest of us. Sorry you fell. I also liked the instant replay at 6:41

[@angelsarrived2642]

@@samvalentine3206 Yes, they did. And it's not the first time either. LOL. My security camera's photographed 3 different Angels, 3 different times in front of my home when I was ill in 2014. I gave the photos to cancer patient's to give them strength, hope and faith. And to others who are going thru hard times, or non believers who need to know G-D is real. 😃 If you would like to see them. Send me e mail, as I have not finished the book I am writing with the photos included. Angels . Arrived at aol. Blessing to all.

[@audreyabdo7719]

@@angelsarrived2642 , God bless you and stay safe.

[@franklinbehlman6440]

Happy Birthday, Gina have a special and fun day!

[@wgoconnor33]

Gina I make the same meal for two kids ( not kids anymore 20 and 19) they also love garlic mussels over pasta . Yours looked better I need to add herbs like you. When Olivia is old enough to do the chores you and Al have to take a trip to Italy and enjoy the sights and food , you would love it!

[@lindarichardson1874]

Al I'm extremely impressed with all of your skills, auto, building etc! You're a jack of all trades! Loving living vicariously thru you and Gina! Way to go...God Bless!

[@edman6111]

Good moaning!! Happy day my friends!! Wow 6 years ago. congrats on the much deserved success!!

[@SpicySteve-tz2so]

I had my full exhaust system replaced at one of the best muffler shops in Detroit. They replaced from the end of the exhaust manifold all the way back. $200 and took them 20 minutes. You can't beat that and you stay safe, and they guarantee all parts for 5 years. You gotta be safe Al! We don't want to see you injured. The nail gun video still gives me shivers...

[@raytower5041]

New movie coming out called Escape From New Yolk”. Starring: The Chickens.

[@LumnahAcres]

😂

[@eileenmiles4728]

That's a good yolk!

[@samvalentine3206]

@@eileenmiles4728 - Yup - the yolk's on you! 😄

[@Poyntebreak]

Featuring "Kluck Rooster" (Kurt Russell)

[@zippythechicken]

🏨🏩🏬💥🔫🐔

[@leerick6510]

Happy birthday Gina and many more ! Enjoy watching the build and your videos.

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

There are 2 things you can guarantee with exhaust systems, 1. The bolts will always be rusted on so get new ones and 2. Any rubber parts will be shot so they must be replaced as well.

[@stevebaker5642]

muffler probably due to your winters ... snow & salt = good conditions for rust to get ahold...also, re snapped bolt: WD 40 a few hrs ahead of time.

[@LumnahAcres]

Yes it is. 😂

[@somdhomestead9031]

It's the road Maintenance that eats metal. When I lived in Mass the salt used in winter destroyed cars, In Pennsylvania they used cinders from coal mines ate the metal, now in southern Maryland my truck is 12 years old original everything, wife's car 4 years and original. Some years the ground doesn't even freeze. At least you have a heated shop to work in, Nice.

[@dgk42]

I lived in NH for 7 years and the salt/sand they use on roads in winter is brutal on cars.

[@robinminnesota5491]

I had a late start this am..Going by the title I was thinking the new building failed inspection. Another good DIY video...All our snow in MN by our house is gone..until the next big storm.

[@kiprussell6102]

Crazy how fast it rusted out. We don't have a vehicle inspection system in Alabama probably half the cars on the road would not pass. Enjoy your videos keep up the good work and God bless you all

[@CoasterChaser4500]

Most of the rust is due to the salt and or brine used on the roads in winter,brine is a mix of several salts along wing a chemical to make it stick and stay on the surface it lands on.

[@sherry2836]

I thought for sure something on the homestead failed Inspector Figaro's inspection!

[@reneebrown2968]

Happy birthday Gina. Watch your weather today. Hurricane Zeta is already in Atlanta and barreling toward y'all. If it's anything like it was here it will bring quite a bit of rain and lots of wind. It's supposed to meet up with a cold front up in your area so watch out for rapidly deteriorating weather later today

[@KaytheyaPark]

Morning! I'd be guessing it's the road salt rusting it out so quickly. Can't wait to see NYC moved too!

[@Beardest_Fishing]

Those gaskets for the exhaust are made from graphite and steel wool. Much harder than you would imagine but good sealing qualities. Make sure you go back and double check the torque on the bolts after a few thousand miles. That gasket will form to the shape of the flare fitting and will need snugged up.

[@rickster9993]

Be careful with them ramps on a slick concrete floor. Don't let anyone stand on the end of the car you're driving up the ramp. I seen a guy get his leg broke when the ramp fired out from under the car as it was almost all the way up the ramp. Four good jack stands are far better than the ramps.

[@thanewalton1080]

I have seen that type of ramp collapse at least twice. Holding my breath all the time you are under the car!!

[@jimmypics1570]

@@thanewalton1080 I've seen it to over the years. We always put a couple of cinder blocks or something else so we didn't get crushed under there if it did happen.

[@margaretbedwell58]

@@thanewalton1080 I was too. My husband had to get our neighbor out from under a collapsed car. Fortunately he only had a bruised chest...could have been a lot worse.

[@noneofbizorjuliejt6466]

I kept thinking how I saw a face book post about either Harbor Freight jack stands or ramps Im not sure which that were said to be failing and not to be trusted. I kept squirming in my seat with worry for Al's safety.

[@geekgal3614]

@@noneofbizorjuliejt6466 I saw the same video and yes they were from Harbor Freight but I don't remember the mfg.

[@cathynordahl9081]

My subaru is 6 years old with over 200,000 miles on it and I haven't had to replace anything but the power steering pump, brakes, tires, battery. Not bad. Love my subaru!

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Decades ago, I purchased a lifetime exhaust... After it rusted though, I read the waranty, it said that the exhaust had to be removed and painted every 6 months

[@grayukuk]

For future reference, try spraying your pipes, inside and out, with high-temperature BBQ or wood-burner paint before assembling. Especially where there might be water trap points and all the fittings. I always did it to my exhausts and rarely had any rust problems after that.

[@ginacota9724]

Al you are a jack of all trades ! I’m so impressed with your abilities to tackle any chore around the Homestead I also really enjoyed the new format for the cooking portion of the show. Hope you’re gearing up to Gina having her own KZbin channel soon :-)

[@rkthing55]

Yes, I support Gina having her own channel too.

[@DisabledUKPrepper]

Ah, the equivalent to the MOT over here in the UK. My Jeep is seven years old, with similar mileage, and the exhaust is still okay. Good going especially as it's hardly been used this year thanks to Covid. We'd always been huge Land Rover fans in my family, but since getting the Jeep I would be hard pressed to go back to a Landie. Glad the two flocks seem to have mingled okay. Always a worry one might get overly hen-pecked as they sort out the pecking order. You must also be pleased that they're using the nesting boxes in the new coop. Stay safe, everyone.

[@samvalentine3206]

A family member used to love her Land Rover (a 109, not an 88) back when they were advertised as being "rhinoceros proof". As a family, we had the "pleasure" of riding as passengers for 5 hour trips from CT to VT. One of the most uncomfortable road cars. Great for the bush, but for roads? Owww!

[@DisabledUKPrepper]

@@samvalentine3206 Hehehehe... Yeah, not known for comfort. We had everything from a series one to the Defender series. The best was the series one, with the optional extra of a heater to defrost the windscreen. 🤣

[@tangowhisky14]

Here in UK vehicles have an inspection after three years it’s called an M O T (Ministry of Transport) and they are quite keen, it is an annual check costs 54 British pounds (70.11 US Dollar). We have problems here with catalytic converters being stolen from vehicle exhaust systems in broad daylight. If this happens it’s very expensive to get the system repaired. We call your shrimps King Prawns. Delicious however you call them. Great video as always.

[@cindyboard7816]

Thank you for sharing the comparison!!! Very interesting!!

[@BillAndersonNS]

In Canada vehicle inspections and licenses are the jurisdiction of each province. In Nova Scotia vehicle inspections must be done every 2 years or when the vehicle is sold. The cost is $29.15 +15% HST( our VAT)

[@qasd48]

@@BillAndersonNS interesting. I'm in Alberta and I think you only need to inspect a vehicle if it was a salvage or you bought it out of province. I don't think I've ever had to inspect a vehicle before unless I wanted to do so.

[@lh7501]

Just clarify uk mot is after a car is 3 years old then annually

[@tangowhisky14]

@@lh7501 All UK vehicles require an MOT (inspection) once the vehicle is three years old and then annually on its anniversary date.

[@deannamarie4149]

So glad you got up on the ramps without taking out the garage door... ☮

[@jfederle1872]

I LOVE the sequence leading into Gina cooking! The camera angles, the lighting, the soothing music with just captioning for ingredients... really relaxing and chill. Great editing!

[@samvalentine3206]

Agreed! Quality work that's really appreciated. Thank you, Lumnah Family!

[@klazyy641]

@@samvalentine3206 Yup, I was good and tired to the ending 'song' in the former vids---this new music fits the bill! Much appreciated, for sure.

[@rkthing55]

I agree. It was a refreshing change, but regardless, I always look forward to Gina's cooking. Yummy!

[@garys9694]

@@klazyy641 You are sooooo right, the music he's been using is VERY tiresome. The music when Gina started cooking today is really nice and a super change. I didn't even mute my sound when it came on.

[@artmartin1913]

A couple of my favorite fish recipes are, sprinkle lemon pepper on any white flesh fish and broil it. Just don't overcook it. Light and flakey. The second is mix italian bread crumbs and parmesan cheese 50/50, bread the fish using egg or milk, then pan fry in a a little oil. I've used olive oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil.

[@ceselb]

If you're in a region with salt on the roads that can happen. You can get coatings for the undercarriage, but that's best if you get it new. Tuff Kote Dinol is one. Not cheap though.

[@deborahcrutchfield5022]

My experience of living in Chicago for 35 yrs. the hard winters are terrible on different parts of your car. You have a new garage now . It will be very nice to put your car in the Winter .

[@graememellor8319]

Happy Birthday Gina... we call that garlic prawns here in Australia & it’s a favourite for most people.

[@JackieHall71]

You are such a talented man. I love my husband with all my heart but, he is not the handyman, mechanic type. I am ok with that. I am always just in awe of all you know. It saves you all so much money! AND you put up your tools. It didn't seem like it took you very long at all.

[@jeannecooke4862]

YAY, LORD AL! Is there anything you cannot do? WHAT A MAN!!!!!!!

[@oldchickie]

Happy Birthday Gina and I hope you have many many more with your family!Take care!

[@jerrypelletier2328]

The ramps are a "write-off" for you, needed for your KZbin video business. Almost any prop you use.

[@carolbeane53]

Thanks so much for letting us watch your work today. God has bless you with your family and health with know how to do things.

[@pampilgrim2274]

I have watched all your videos. Yes, you have come a long way !

[@rickwalling1148]

Great to here you had it under coated. Exhaust systems are always the first to rust thru.

[@tvcat3665]

6:41 replay of fancy white chicken with feathered feat jumping over another chicken. 😁🐔

[@buckinjb]

On Galveston Island, seafood is a big part of our life. Grouper, Red Snapper, Flounder, Shrimp, and our favorite Blue Crab.

[@audreyabdo7719]

Oh I love everything you mentioned. I also love bass, perch and Crappies so much. Anyone ever had fried fish and hot buttered grits? YUMMY!

[@buckinjb]

@@audreyabdo7719 I'll thumb-wrassle you for some Crappie. No to fish and grits, but I love grits!!!

[@evalinawarne1337]

Good morning Herring fish and sourcream sauce My parents and their friends ate it. Not me. My dad made it EVERY N.Ys with German POTATO SALAD.

[@jcregal3456]

To prevent the ramps from skidding my Dad taught me to drill a couple of slightly oversize holes for big nails in each ramp and and the concrete floor. Then drop a big nail in each hole and that will prevent skidding. I use 3 to 4 inch spikes.

[@wendywobbles1]

A man of many talents Al, Gina landed a good one there ;) as I am sure you appreciate her too, things are coming together nicely ;)

[@ruththomas1652]

Many years ago our city began to sprinkle potassium chloride on our snowy streets instead of sodium chloride, and it has made a big difference in how much rust we get under our cars. My Subaru is a 2002 and it just last winter had to have the muffler assemble replaced.

[@sroberts605]

As soon as I saw the prawns I thought "hmm, first time I remember seafood cooking here" - and then immediately wondered if THAT was the next big project?!! A pond? We'll see... :) We eat fish 3-4 times a week - salmon, trout, sea bass, mackeral, tuna, cod, - pretty much the same as easily available to you I imagine, as we share the same sea (ok, not tuna)! Plus, kippers for breakfast, fish and chips for a takeaway. And every time I feel grateful and hope that future generations will have such abundance!

[@cekfraun]

@S Roberts Ooh, that's a good guess! I wonder if that's what's coming up? Can't wait for Saturday!

[@arbuckleoakshomestead6800]

Good Morning Lumnah Acres! Florida had car inspections years ago. As a young driver I hated it. Dad would make me fix it myself. He also encouraged me to go to Tech School. As a female rebuilding engine's and transmission's were not my favorite, but surely a blessing to have the knowledge. Thank you for sharing your Journey with us. Have a blessed day

[@samvalentine3206]

Good for you! Now a days, being a mechanic is a good-paying job! When we were kids, being a "grease monkey" was frowned on. Now, the trade jobs are the ones which survive and those in the know are always in demand.

[@1d1hamby]

Aldi's steelhead trout is one of my favorite fish. I like all kinds of seafood, from pickled herring to salmon roe there's so much variety.

[@AmericanAdventuresTJ]

You got me, I thought the new barn failed inspection. We just bought a Subaru last year, we'll need to keep an eye in it. I get my truck sprayed by New Hampshire Oil Undercoating every year because of all the salt on our roads, we may start doing the car too!

[@margaretbedwell58]

Gina you are so lucky that Al is an all around handy man. Mechanic jobs on the car are so expensive even if they just replace a light bulb. Have a Blessed day.

[@munirahbakar4123]

Not only are mechanics expensive, my mom is convinced that they tweak some parts so that another thing breaks down in 2-3months! 😅🤷

[@carolb9234]

Al's name should be Jack, because he's definitely a Jack of all trades!!

[@margaretbedwell58]

@@munirahbakar4123 I wouldn't doubt that happens sometime.

[@francesbolen257]

My nephew brings me fresh Red Snapper. And living so close to the water the shrimp is awesome!

[@normangomez7450]

That was pretty awesome 👍🏻 doing something different was really cool 👍🏻

[@bernadettejeffers4145]

I bet you are very glad you have a nice warm garage to do this in and out in the driveway😊

[@jaywest4102]

Might be worth taking a wire wheel to some of your parts that have surface rust then spray them with black paint.

[@ronaldtowns7291]

Happy birthday Gina. Hope your day is a great one. Be kind be safe and have a day.

[@thom3124]

" Gooooood Moooonin' Viet....no wait, Lumnah Acres." Have a great day

[@peppermedley8271]

I drive a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. Bought it new in 2002. We have lived in Maryland, Virginia, and Arizona, and our undercarriage is still great after 106,000 miles. A couple of things that extend the life of a vehicles's underside is to run it through a car wash to get the salt off of the underside at least a few times each winter. Also, garaging a vehicle makes a big difference too.

[@adubbelde1]

They must use a lot of salt in your area. Here it's use is limited. There are survivor cars roaming the hills that are 40, 50 and 60 years old. I traded my older truck last year for a newer one. It was 15 years old and rust free, even the exhaust. We also don't have vehicle inspections here.

[@kennycormier6270]

I just had to do the same to my Toyota 4Runner. New England winters will destroy an exhaust system. That dirt and salt eats them away. Be careful and have a great day.

[@LumnahAcres]

Yea New England weather is hard on vehicles!

[@ksingleton101]

Wild Caught Alaskan Cod Taco's land Shrimp Alfredo with Garlic sauce are a couple of my favorites. 4 years old, not good Subaru! My wife drives a Toyota Camry 2003 and it has the original muffler, knock on wood, we live where salt is used on the roads ever winter. Thanks for sharing. God Bless you and your families!

[@patmaier6917]

Good for TOYOTA!

[@lindsaylittle6535]

Al & Family, We have a trout lake just under a mile from here, and Walleye in our lake at the house. So we get that to eat and we get Steelhead and Salmon out of Lake superior nearby. Congrats on the repair. Chock those wheels next time and get your tires flat on the ramps. Glad it worked out !!

[@MetaMorphea]

Wow. This is so weird. We got our car inspections at the same time. I have just had my car standing outside my house for over a year. Recharged the battery over a few hours, drove it about 6-7 miles and it went straight through inspections. I have a Skoda Octavia 1,6 2008 with 39'000 miles on it. I think a lot of the rust on it could be from road salt. I live in UK now but in Sweden they throw down a lot of salt. Usually a coating of oil before they start throwing salt protects the car underside somewhat from rusting too bad.

[@flick22601]

That works pretty well Meta on the frame and body underside but, the exhaust system gets too hot and the oil will either boil off or get so thin that it just drips off.

[@tdhawk167]

Love the dramatic footage of the cooking activities (slowly coming up and peaking over the edge of the pot to see the water boiling, etc.) 😉

[@ppulambe8311]

Shoulda painted it with 2000 degree bbq paint... salty streets will bring you back in 4 more years

[@pima7705]

I’m excited !!!!

[@gungadinn]

It won't take 4 years for a replacement exhaust system to sir come to rust out. The reason that they rot out so quickly is that the pipes used are annealed dead soft to allow for easier bending. The bend process work hardens them, but that doesn't change the metallurgical properties to reincorporate the carbon that comes to the surface. Same goes for stainless steel mufflers. Once you weld it without fully re-heat treating, they will rot right along the weld line.

[@MrClarkisgod]

Wont matter, exhaust rusts from condensation. The hot exhaust gets exposed to ambient air once shut off and causes water droplets to form on the inside of the exhaust system, not the outside. They rust from the inside out in most places. Paint won't help you.

[@henrypotter3024]

I've always washed my vehicles more frequently in the winters to get all the salt off. Never tried any special high temp paint though, closest I've gotten to that is the undercoating that was already on it.... But yes, I've seen people's vehicles rust out super quick before with salt.

[@karenzaller9659]

Looks like you have a perfect place for a deck off the back of your house. What a lovely view that would be.

[@cindylawson9714]

Watching this made me decide what I'm cooking for dinner tonight

[@45Colleen1]

Thanks for sharing everything with us on Lumnah Acres! God bless! 💜

[@pamelastandhart9650]

Good Mawning Lumnah’s! Have a blessed day from upstate NY!!!!!

[@LumnahAcres]

Stay warm up there

[@jameshicks4831]

Hey on rusty bolt that don't break off use PB Blaster wait minutes for it to soak in the stuff is like Magic I use it on all my breaks parts. On the back you will need a turn down pipe if not if you are ever stuck in traffic the heat will melt the plastic cover over your bumper. I hope this helps

[@dluxsolutionsathome5162]

I love seafood. I was introduced to ceviche a few years ago on a trip to Mexico. Living in Iowa, I don’t get fresh seafood often, but I like to use fresh tuna to make ceviche.

[@samvalentine3206]

I too love seafood and fish. I was lucky that my grandparents lived on a river in CT which got stocked with trout. Being homeowners we got to fish on our side of the river as long as we let the fish and game people fish on the other side. 5 fish limit. Delicious to have a fresh trout breakfast within minutes of catching it!

[@Song-fi4rg]

I enjoyed watching you fix the muffler. 🖐✌👍

[@rrenda1]

My state stopped the inspection part of that process 35 years ago. Thank goodness.

[@johndedicke5516]

The rust comes from sitting on a damp ground. My mothers car always had undercarriage rust problems but dads didn't and that was garage kept

[@francoisbosman7253]

Snapper , Queensland prawns and smoked mackerel how can you beat that !

[@marieleotta2501]

How about adding a Moreton Bay but to the menu

[@marieleotta2501]

Moreton Bay bug

[@tonygrimes13]

@@marieleotta2501 You can always edit your comments by clicking on the 3 vertical dots to the right of comment.

[@marieleotta2501]

@@tonygrimes13 Thanks Tony. I did wonder how to do it.

[@Lpsb232]

I have a 2013 Subaru with almost 200k miles and I have not had to replace my muffler yet! I drive 100 miles on the interstate 5 days a week commuting to work. My previous car was only driven short trips in town and I was replacing my muffler often. I was told it had to do with the type of driving I was doing then versus my highway driving now. Good luck and be safe.

[@sandral5209]

Al, is there anything you can't do? Fantastic job on the muffler. Really enjoyed the older videos you posted. Watching you and Olivia make a breakfast pizza was great. Only I kept saying push your sleeves up Olivia, LOL. I guess it's a mom thing. Love you all, from Wisconsin

[@rkthing55]

Yup, Al seems to be a jack of all trades. Mechanic, carpenter, gardener, butcher, as well as grill master.

[@b.c8437]

You guy's are very good loving parent's. Teaching your daughter value life lessons. I grow with backyard domestic animals and wouldn't change that way of life for nothing. Love your skills brother Al. Stay safe.. Stay warm. Greetings from sunny Florida.

[@lori1508]

Do you think it rusted faster bc of all the snow and salt that is used on the roads? Prob need to get the car rust proof undercoated

[@aaronmyers5349]

I great preventive measure would be to coat all bolts, nuts, pipes and muffler with Fluid Film.