My septic tank gives off enough heat in the winter to melt much of the snow. A neighbor places his potted roses on the top of his tank during the winter. I started doing the same thing if I have trees that have not landed in their permanent location. A few hay bales around the footprint of the tank trees inside the bales and straw over them.
I would like to see more localized regulation decisions. The states having more control of some regulatory decisions. I may be jumping into a fire though; Oregon is definitely split between red and blue depending on what side of the Cascades you are on. Diversity is tough, meritocracy is pretty important. Like picking teams for a game in grade school, feelings get hurt. The "Peter Principle" does seem to be alive and well in some government selections.
Socks before Shoes. Do the simple things first. The charging issue may have nothing to do with limited acceleration, but you need to address it eventually. Check the ATF level. Check to see if a caliper is hanging up as James suggested.
Do you have a multi meter? If you do rather than having to remove the battery or alternator, try this: What is the voltage of the battery after sitting overnight disconnected? With the vehicle running what is the voltage at the battery? With the vehicle running what is the voltage coming off the alternator large post that goes to the battery?
A healthy battery after resting should read 12.65
At the battery with the vehicle running the voltage should be at roughly 13.5
At the alternator the reading should be that 13.5 too.
So after resting less than 12.65 at the battery, pas bien. Might be a little less depending on the batteries age.
At the battery while running less than that roughly 13.5 it's not getting charged. Bad alternator or an issue with the wiring from alternator to battery.
At the alternator if it is showing that roughly 13.5 alternator is good. 13.5 at alternator but not at battery wiring issue.
Low Automatic Transmission Fluid level. Most parts stores in my area will let you use a OBDII reader in the parking lot. An OBDII reader from Amazon or e-bay can be picked up for 30.00. Once you get a code if the reader does not identify the issue a simple Lexus PO#### search will identify the problem they always start PO####.
The O'Reily reader would be just fine.
So many things to look at. Transmission shift solenoids, low ATF level, Knock sensor, air/fuel ratio, low voltage, battery at the end of its life cycle. Time to run the OBDII and look at the codes to get a starting point.
I have changed from using harsher acids for taking flux off of silver soldered Jewelry pieces in my pickling pot. Citric acid and baking soda for a scouring powder. citric acid and salt for removing tarnish on copper and brass.
Even disconnected, a traditional lead acid battery needs to get a few electrons pumped back into them to keep up to snuff. It varies depending on the age of the battery but a rule of thumb is to start and run the rig every 2-4 weeks. An automatic trickle charger like a Battery Tender takes the place of having to do this. The vehicle sits and discharges from non-use or parasitic draws the tender charges the battery up and stops once it gets to the sweet spot of around 12.65 volts.
My motorcycle is on one now. A must for a bike that sits in the garage for winter. We sell them for bikes, snowmobiles, and even for airplanes that sit in a hangar for a period of time. With the price of a bike battery in the 100.00 range making it last is important.
