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    Looking at a Used Car, lacking maintenance history

    I pay around $1 per quart, it is easy if you are patient and do not mind buying 10+ jugs at a time to take advantage of rebates.
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    Gearwrench Oil Filter Wrench $3.22

    Love mine, been using it for a couple of years
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    How old is too old for tires?

    Also irresponsible to fill up our landfills with tires that do not need to be changed. If they are unsafe, change them. If they are safe then run them. Who can determine if tires are safe? Thats the real question.
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    Which band is your favorite for their lyrics?

    I have not heard of the Smiths in like 30 years :ROFLMAO:
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    Due to staff shortage the self-checkout is closed

    you are not taking away anyone's job - trust me - no one wants that job today.
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    Under valve cover pics 09 Flex 146k

    This is the PCV side.
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    Under valve cover pics 09 Flex 146k

    Clean yes, but these have 0 scratches or anything that would indicate wear issues. If the water pump holds up on her, I plan to drive it till the wheels fall off
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    Under valve cover pics 09 Flex 146k

    2009 3.5L Ford Flex 146k miles. Rear valve cover gasket is shot and leaking quite a bit. Snapped these as the sun was going down. Cam lobes look new, some varnish but overall I am happy. We bought the car in 2012 with 45k. In the last 100k miles she has received whatever 5w20 or 5w30 was on...
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    Mercedes: motor mounts bad out of the box?

    I watched a good youtube video on how to check motor mounts, not sure it would apply in your case. Pop the hood then power brake, see if the engine jumps around at all.
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    Mercedes: motor mounts bad out of the box?

    Maybe check the transmission mount
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    Metal detector recommendations?

    I have always been interested in metal detecting... curious to see if there is an el cheapo detector that people recommend.
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    College Baseball

    Tech has a solid program. I would guess tix are $10 each and you can probably park for free if u dont mind walking a little. Best part is the fans that are they usually know the game - so u dont get some idiot sitting 800 yards away from home plate complaining about balls and strikes. Many of...
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