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What are you eating right now?

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*FREE* D-Link DIR-859 1750AC wireless router flashed with OpenWRT

Was given this by a person I did some data recovery for. I have no need for it, if nobody here wants it, I'll put it on Kijiji. It's free, you pay shipping. It's a D-Link DIR-859 that I've flashed with...

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Oil and spark plugs

I am not sure what is best to use in a 1972 Pontiac 400 witha 4bbl (Edelbrock). 5wor 10w-30, or 10w-40? Also, the car called for a certain plug but a different one was in it, Autolite APp 145's wre in...

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Compatible aftermarket Mazda Skyactiv Turbo filters?

Can anyone confirm any aftermarket oil filters that do indeed work with Skyactiv turbo engines? Lots of speculation on multiple online forum the past several years without any real results/experience....

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Tractor oils?

Would anyone like to Educate me on tractor hydraulic oils? Such as AW32. what does the number letters mean and all the other oil specs. Not familiar in any of these.

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Consensus on battery powered OPE

It's been a few years since I've read much about this. What is everybody running nowadays? I'm ready to get out of 2-cycle equipment at the minimum. As a test I replaced my blower with an on-sale HF...

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My Local VW Got The Memo

They finally wised up. They were doing a 6 qt oil change and filter for $59 and a few months ago They jacked it up to $79...still cheap with 504 oil. Today the special is $119. Jiffy Lube would charge...

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I was shocked, received a inquiry call from NHSTA in Washington DC

About 30 minutes ago I received a inquiry call from NHSTA in Washington DC, about the incident report I filed several months ago. I went ahead with the call mostly because I could understand the...

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How did you find/pick your mechanic?

Excluding those of you that work at/own a shop/dealer, how did you find/pick your mechanic? When it comes time to do work on the vehicle you can't do in your garage/driveway/the parking lot of the...

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0w20 in a JD F510 with Kawasaki PA540V 17 hp ?

My F510 has been retired to trailer hauling mostly anymore. And used a lot under 50F. It never really gets warmed up though as it's mostly start and go, then turn off. I do let it run for the first 15...

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98 Camry 1MZFE oil change interval

I've gone about 5000 on most of my cars, with semi-syn/conventional oil most of the time. As shown in my recent Ford Five Hundred valve cover pic thread,...

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Which Klotz Oil For Outdoor Power Equipment?

Everyone seems happy with Klotz, so I thot I'd give it a shot. These are the requirements I need to meet. Two Cycle Full Synthetic 50:1 Mix Using Ethanol Free-Gasoline Air-cooled Engines Make my own...

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Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Hybrid, engine damaged before first service is due

Bought a my first (and last) Hyundai last September, because we'd like to try Hybrid and Japanese brands all marked up. Overall happy with our new Tucson 1.6T Hybrid since it has a smooth & quiet...

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Just mowing the lawn...

On my FB feed. Mowed the lawn today, and after doing so I sat down and had a cold beer. The day was really quite beautiful, and the drink facilitated some deep thinking. My wife walked by and asked me...

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Prime Guard POF-111 New C&P

My first time C&P so be gentle but I’m all for advice for the future. @53' Stude has inspired me lol Picked these up a couple weeks ago at Rural King, but looks like the date code is 2022 so these...

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Massive Fail at Lowes Yesterday

Yesterday the Lady Friend and I went to Lowes for shelf brackets and wood to make painted shelfs. First the shelf brackets. The ones Karen (her real name) wanted were supposed to have 18 in stock. She...

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35MM CAMERA

Interested in a 35 mm film camera. Not sure I understand the 1/2 frame idea vs the full size. I want to make prints for others. Thank you Ed Hayes

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What are you working on today?

Today's maintenance routine. I need to put together a new addition to the tool collection. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DY9HBAK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This should...

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Numerous reports of UFO flying over the Tumacacori Mountains in Southern...

Residents of far Southern Arizona reported a UFO in the night sky, flying over the Tumacacori Mountains. Ended up being a Space X launch of satellites originating out of California. Does look eye...

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Did a piston soak on the 18 Kia 2.4L this weekend

The oil consumption has gotten crazy on this car. I ended up ordering a can of the ACDelco spray Top Engine Cleaner. I removed the plugs and foamed all 4 cylinders with the spray. I went out every hour...

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