Chance to use my tools.

I’m not much of a car guy, but I do know how to change tires! So today I finally got to put my impact wrench, torque wrench, 3 ton jack, and wheel chocks to the test. Feeling mighty manly getting the winter tires put on the van by myself. Glad it was only zero outside today, and not much wind. Did not lose a single lug nut! Had to figure out how to get a few wedged lug nuts out of the 19mm socket, but that was easy enough with a blunt thin object and a sudden sharp whack! The lone rear tire I swapped out in late October due to a flat/burst tire was still in place, and tightened down to the appropriate torque. So I am hopeful these will last the season. Checked the air pressure too. Only one needed air. Might have to watch that one to see if it has a problem as it was real low compared to the other three. Something to keep in mind. I have an air compressor, so not exactly a hardship to pump up myself once a week, or two weeks depending. I surprised myself, even with fetching the tires at the farm it only took me about an hour to do the swap over. Mind you I went slow, was outside, and doing all four myself for the first time. Like I said, I know how to change ‘A’ tire. Ha. Never done all four at once before. New skill unlocked! 10XP awarded for Dad Duties.

I’m back at it now. Have some paid work to send out for a client. I also heard back that I have three reports coming in the winter, which is good to know. Happy about that!