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    Anyone using a Euro oil in older vehicles?

    I use Castrol Euro 5W30 A3/B4 in a 2005 Camry 4 cylinder. In addition I use 0W40 Mobil 1 in a 2008 Camry 4 cylinder.
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    Diesel & Gasoline Fuel Cost Update 11-20-2023

    Costco regular gas in Augusta, GA is $2.47...93 octane is $2.84
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    Have you owned a vehicle for 15 years without internal engine problems

    I have three...2003 Honda Accord V6 with 266k, 2005 Toyota Camry 4-cyl with 150k and a 2008 Toyota Camry 4-cyl with 286k. None have been apart except for the Accord for the timing belt.
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    What is the worst car you ever owned?

    Had a 1980 Pontiac Phoenix SJ followed by a 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit...both absolute junk.
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    At what age was your first child born?

    37 and 44...both girls.
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    Songs with good to Great piano

    Treat by Santana
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    Are you driving the same car since 2010

    Yes...still drive a 2003 Honda Accord V6 coupe....250k miles.
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    Honda GCV170 vs. Kohler RH265

    I had a Ryobi 3100 psi, Honda engine (with idle down technology!) with the vertical pump....biggest piece of junk I ever owned. Bought a Simpson with a Honda GX engine with a horizontal shaft AAA triplex pump. For a bit more money, it is a substantial difference. You can find these at Tractor...
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    Ford Dealer Who Will Ship OEM Parts?

    Levittown Ford Parts https://www.levittownfordparts.com I've had good luck with these folks...through the Mustang 6th generation site.
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    2005 Toyota Camry XLE tie rod end replacement

    Thanks...I added additional grease.....seems to have helped immensely. Maybe I just didn't put enough in at first.
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    2005 Toyota Camry XLE tie rod end replacement

    I checked for binding making sure nothing was making contact. Can't hear the banging unless there is a load on it...tires in contact with the ground. I did count the number of turns removing both ends and turned the new ones on the same amount. I even counted the number of exposed threads on the...
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    2005 Toyota Camry XLE tie rod end replacement

    Need some help....have a 2005 Camry XLE with 4 cylinder with 137k miles. Just changed the factory outer tie rod ends with Sankei 555 made in Japan units...they have grease fittings. After the installation, I notice it makes a loud banging noise when the steering wheel is turned fully to the left...
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    What are you listening to right now?

    There's a new sun Risin' up angry in the sky And there's a new voice Cryin' we're not afraid to die Let the old world make believe It's blind and deaf and dumb But nothing can change the shape of things to come There are changes Lyin' ahead in every road And there are new thoughts...
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