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Binocular question - range use

This isn't exactly a "firearm" topic, I know but for the use case, I'll ask here. At the outdoor range recently, we did a few shots at 20 and 40 yards and with my vision, it was mostly a case of "we'll...

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New Amsoil European Viscosities

https://amsoilcontent.com/ams/lit/databulletins/g3395.pdf

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So I got the Michelin Defender 2

Was set on the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 for my 2019 Accord (225/50/17) and my Wife's CRV. But I was also interested in the CrossClimate 2. I stopped at the Discount Tire and talked with the guy that sold...

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Oil Filter/Drivetrain Issue (Corolla Cross Hybrid)

Hi guys. I changed my oil 1k miles ago on my 2024 Cross Hybrid after seeing a milkshake under the oil cap. Thanks for the advice. I heard recently how bad it is to over-tighten the filter, so i decided...

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First Tesla purchase turning sour.

Bought a nice looking 2013 Model S with 140,000 miles today for a seemingly reasonable price. It was sold with an auction guaranty to be free of major defects. I go to test drive it and its in a...

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*Investors Blog*

The Recession Monitor keeps climbing

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NAPA European oil

Anybody using NAPA European full synthetic oil. Made by Valvoline, $4.50 a quart. Meets BMW Specs LL-01.

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What powers the ac compressor on an electric vehicle?

Do you lose hvac everytime you stop?

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Menards - Pennzoil full synthetic - $19.09 5qt

Menards has Pennzoil Full Synthetic on sale for $19.09, then they throw in a mail in rebate after that (11%). 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 all the same price for 5qt jugs. link showing all the oils (use...

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Spark Plug

The moment the spark plug socket goes loose and you realize you’re in for a long sweaty afternoon..........

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Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 0w-20 5 quart jug @Walmart online $11.49

There may be a certain $ requirement total to get free shipping, but if so there is probably something else you can find that you need at Walmart.com. link below: Robot or human?

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Hydraulic Oil Filter... Why?

Pick your farm equipment, any equipment and answer this question.... Why is a filter necessary for a hydraulic system? Say a guy has a front end loader on his tractor and there are only four hydraulic...

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Tesla Stock

I was meeting with my financial advisor today. He's very knowledgeable and trustworthy. Works for a supermajor investment company; everybody here would recognize. Well he is bullish on tech companies...

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Honda CVT transmission

My daughter is looking at new Honda CRV. I understand they have CVT transmissions which can have issues but havent heard bad things about honda. When did they start using CVT transmissions in the CRV...

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VPN for iOS devices when traveling overseas: how hard and is it necessary?

With all of the scammers and hackers out there, I am becoming more paranoid. Going on a 2 week trip and will use the Verizon International plan which is $10/day/device; don't want to deal with getting...

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How long is too long of a oil line for a remote filter head?

Vehicle in question is the Ram in sig. I bought a remote set up a while back, 1/2 inch barbs, dual head. So my preferred location takes the filters to the front of the bed. That is roughly 20 feet of...

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My first odd credit card delay....and

So hit a Shell station in kind of a rush this AM - I had about a 1/4 tank but some driving ahead of me. Fill 'er up.........with Top Tier Throw the Costco Card Visa in, remove, start filling, machine...

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Why do people use the rear brake?

I see a lot of riders, mainly the cruiser crowd, use the rear brake as their main brake. I sometimes watch bike crash YouTube videos and see the same, people using the rear brake and not grabbing the...

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Chemical Components of a DI Additive package III

This question is open to all BITOG members. Special Esters (Group V base oils) are being developed and tested for Electric Vehicles. These esters will cool the electric motors, cool control...

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Spooky Action at a Distance, or Quantum Computing and the Entanglement Frontier

For those of you who may be interested, here is the next lecture at Stanford, May 29 at 7:30 Pacific Time. Quantum Computing and the Entanglement Frontier

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