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    Name this compact swivel socket

    No idea. If it's not a high torque situation (I'm assuming M6x1.0), cheap is fine. Cut, sand or machine down the OAL of the socket itself, leaving just enough engagement on the nut. Viola, custom stubby swivel socket ;)
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    vacuum to clean out car?

    Vacuuming leaves off a Taco wiper cowl. Soooo much less anxiousness and frustration for me without a cord!! :)
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    Extra extra deep 7mm socket...how / who?

    This likely woulda been my approach. Of course having a couple lathes around helps :)
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    Hummingbirds are on the way!

    Breakfast this morning sitting at our deck bar :)
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    Auto parts cant take used oils because it mixed with water.

    Well, water settles to the bottom. If you have something with a bottom spigot (sacrificial ice tea container, Gatorade cooler, old BOX of oil with internal bladder or maybe wine in a box?) you can let it sit there for a few hours then drain out the water. It'll be pretty obvious when the flow...
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    What are you working on today?

    You speak as if you're talking to people who don't know or understand tools :D. Whaddya get?
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    Getting AC system ready for summer

    Dorman?? Sucks?? I'm shocked!!! ;) Seriously, cool repair
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    Ryobi high torque impact 1170ft-lb $90 recon at direct tools

    That's great but I'm curious if on their floor they sell play sand?
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    Advice on replacing a bad outer tie rod and ball joint.

    I'd probably leave well enough alone. The exception is mostly solid axles where you have to remove the entire knuckle and both ball joints are basically removed or mostly removed.
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    What are you working on today?

    This is now the fourth tailgate easy lift torsion bar I've installed. Today was a 2nd Gen Ram for an elderly rancher in my 'hood. The tailgate handle had also migrated up with time. I've seen this on other 2nd Gens and can't recall what causes it -- other than plastic fatigue I guess. Note the...
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    Get up to a $40 Digital Gift Card When You Buy Shell Rotella

    The website at first wouldn't let me submit-- said something about validation expired. So I reloaded the page and tried again and it won't accept anything from me, saying I've maxed my submissions. I tried a variation on my address and the wife's email, but same result. I still have the...
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    Getting AC system ready for summer

    I just recharged a '00 Cavalier for my neighbor and fixed a leak. A couple years ago he said "he charged it" and it still didn't work, so the compressor was condemned. But when I got my hands on it there was ZERO charge, and charging it worked. Fast forward several weeks and it's not cooling...
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    Cost for 2020 Tundra F/R Pads/Rotors and brake fluid flush

    So I only read page #1 but in Post #1 OP suggests indys are ~$200 more. Relative to ~$1500 I'd say that's negligible and would then choose based upon factors other than price: service, location, appointment availability, competence of shop, perceived honesty, can you talk to the tech or just a...
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    What are you working on today?

    That is one problem with worm drive clamps -- people think it you can crank it down that small, it's fine.
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    PG4612 oil filter $9.99 / 12 pack - Walmart

    On the Rogues the taller makes me nervous. It's in the RF wheel well and the longer one seems more vulnerable to road debris. Also, any of this family of filters tends to be great for many SxSs -- or at least Polaris
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    Would you keep these brake shoes?

    I wouldn't think so
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    Ford 3.5 issues on a 2010 Edge?

    You could look for signs the timing cover has been disturbed: bolt heads with wear from a socket not seated square (unlikely) or lots of sealant oozing out (still not conclusive) There ARE jackscrew locations that would have witness marks where the screws push, but I don't think you can...
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    Would you keep these brake shoes?

    Those, I would run. I just had a similar situation with a washer pump. It had greasy fingerprints all over it (pump is white, so it shows a lot) and the plastic packaging had obviously been opened and mashed back closed. If this was for my own vehicle, I'd try it. But someone else has to set...
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    HD: PZ LV ATF $4.80/qt

    Grabbed 5 at my local store!
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    AutoZone or AAP for new car battery ?

    I find WM to be soooo painful. There's definitely a cost for the low price. That said, if you're willing to brave the store and the core return, the batts seem solid. Last time I ordered with my FirstCall account, and that was great. Price was within $10 of WM, they brought it to me and I...
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