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  1. LazyDog

    Oil Formulation and Stickiness Properties

    I recently started reading the oil analyses on thechemical composition and wonder which is measure of the stickiness. This whole thing came out after I was not able to find Mobil 1 and try the Castrol GTX oil. My son's 04 CRV w/ 200K was getting nosier on start up and after an oil change w/...
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    Very Interesting Video/ Hot Brakes

    There is an actual recall for this problem but something to keep in mind
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    Adding More Protein to Diet Ideas

    I been giving it some thought about adding more protein to my diet as I get older. The 3 most common choices are the protein bars, shakes and the powders. Do you take any form of protein and can you share the product line.
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    Microsoft Office Alternatives

    This morning I was trying to write a Word Document and fount out that my old subscription as expired. I very seldom used the software any more so any alternatives for light users like me.
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    Buying a car services

    https://caredge.com/how-it-works How you guys ever used this type of services to purchase a vehicle. I hate going to dealers more than going to a dentist.
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    First time for a New/ Newer car list

    Well, we finally decided that wife needs an SUV besides driving my son's 2004 CRV. We LOVE this thing because it is the proper size and height for us older folks w/ some limited mobility. We have never bought anything close to new or somewhat new car. Here is my shopping list, feel free to add...
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    New Car Document Fees

    Hola, I was playing w/ the computer and price out a 2024 Rav 4 LE. For those that bought new cars, can you review some of the fees. I am located in Illinois, Cook County side. Thanks
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    Floating Rate ETF's???

    I have some CD's that are maturing in the next few days and the new rates are know in the 4 Vs 5% rate that I was getting. I just look at the charts and seems Floating rate ETF's have done very well: I just do not know how will they behave if the fed lowers the rate. The 2 ETF's are FLRN and...
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    Tire Choices/ Ideas?

    The toy car is going to need some new shoes and doing a quick search I like these 4 options. Car does about 90% of just city driving and occasional long trip. The car currently has the Kumho TA31 tires nothing to complaint about them just wonder if any of the 3 choices is a better tire. Located...
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    Level 2 Charging Equipment help

    Hola, My friend just bought a Mercedes EQE 350 and wants to install a level 2 charger at her business location. The electrical box outside reads 480 volts so their is plenty of power to building. Can you share some equipment names that would you consider for this type of installations??? Thanks
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    91 Chrysler New Yorker R 12 to 134A Coversion

    Hola, My friend took this car to Mexico in the mid 90's and wants some help in doing the AC conversion to 134A. Besides Rack Auto, can you think of another source for this conversion kit? I am not familiar with the quality of some of the of the names that I see on the items. If you done this...
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    Chevy Alternator 105amp Vs 130amps, how to tell???

    What is the best way to tell the difference since it calls for different serpentine belts.
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    Relays w/ built in Diodes??

    If you happen to have a bad relay or are testing one how can I tell it has a built in Diode???
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    2002 W/ Original Fluids but 42K only??

    My uncle has a 2002 Silverado 1500 w/ only 42,000 original miles. The truck is mainly driven in the summer months and locally only about 2/3 of the miles. In 2018, we did drove it to Mexico and it has mainly sitting on his garage because of Covid and his health issues. I been ask to look at the...
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    Gumout w/ PEA Formula

    Last year, I bought some Gumout with PEA label on the bottle. I went to Amazon and reorder the same stuff but this time I received the none PEA formula. The kicker is that I can not return this crap so besides providing a negative review there is not much else it can be done. The picture...
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    UAC AC Compressor types

    I was reading some old post where a member claims that Travis recommended the UAC brand compressor. I did a quick search at Rack Auto and they offer 2 options. 1. W/ thermal fuse 2. No thermal fuse I am intrigue by option of not having the thermal fuse since it is just another part that can fail.
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    2004 CRV AC Compressor Choices

    The AC compressor on my 2004 CRV finally seems to have kick the bucket. I apply voltage directly at the wire just in-front of the thermal switch and nothing. So either the fuse or clutch is bad so going to just buy a replacement unite. Rack Auto has 2 choices. 1 Nissens, 2 Four Seasons w/ 2...
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    Sedona Vs Pacifica/ Voyager Choices

    My friend is turning 66 years old next month and feels the need for a newer car. He is a single guy w/ 1 dog and currently has a ~ 2002 Voyager that he is had for a long time. He is also a flip phone user and does not like a lot of the new tech in cars and wants a simple van just like what he is...
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    Air Mass Flow Reading on Turbo Cars

    From the little that I know. The Mass Air Flow reading on a none turbo at operating temperature: The reading in grams/ second should be close to engine size like a 2.9L reading 2.86g/seconds. What about turbo cars, any good rules to follow?? My 2.3L turbo reads 4.3 g/second.
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    Secure Gate Way Module link

    FYI, I just saw this video and found it interesting to share.
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