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    2019 Toyota Highlander LOTS of metal flakes

    Good luck on your 2019 Highlander engine issue. I changed the factory oil in mine at about 1200 miles and there was no debris. I actually was kinda expecting to see trace deposits. I can't speak to MPG issue since I don't drive it, the wife does, although not frequently and not of any distance...
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    Almost out of NuFinish, what next?

    I have been using NuFinish for decades on all types of vehicles ( cars, SUV, boat, lawn tractor, etc). Goes on easy, wipes off easy, lasts a long time, provides nice protection, looks great. I have used Meguires, Collinite and other products. They generally cost more, don't provide the long-term...
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    New plugs in 2012 Frontier

    A few months ago I replaced the factory spec'd spark plugs in both a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid and a 2011 Honda CR-V with the new NGK Ruthenium plugs. I cannot speak to their longevity but the performance change was noticeable, smoother idle, etc. Fuel economy seems a bit better. My son's Escape...
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    Airbus pilot joystick

    Originally Posted By: CincyDavid I was looking at pics of Boeing cockpits vs. Airbus and have a question...I have to imagine most people are right-hand dominant...I'm trying to make sense of why the pilot's joystick is set up for his left hand...I suppose he needs his right hand for...
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    Trouble relaxing when I'm off?

    Might I suggest you begin a workout regimen, IF you currently do not. You could join a local health club for a trial period before possibly buying some equipment for home use ?? If you are social, the club setting may work better and extend your circle of friends. I prefer home workouts- do it...
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    Anyone care to talk about wrist watches?

    I just started "collecting" watches a couple of years ago. For some 30 years, I wore cheap, plastic Casio/Timex runner's watches that I never took off-shower,pool, working on cars, etc. At the end of one year, I would toss them in the trash can and go buy another one. They would be scratched up...
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    It's been a good run

    Nice video, thanks for finding it. I have flown this airplane many times, in both pilot seats, all over the world. I flew it off and on from 1993-2009, between stints on the A-320 and the A-330. Sad to see the old girl go...she was my favorite airliner. It was fasssst, stable, highly...
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    United Airlines 747 Sendoff

    Delta has been hosting similar functions within their route system as they too say "Aloha" and "Mahalo" to the Boeing 747-400, Queen of the Skies. Aloha to Delta 747 It saddens me to think this legendary aircraft will no longer "chase the sun" across the world, leaving its distinctive...
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    ICON A5

    Low time in airplane type should always be a caution for any pilot, regardless of their total time or experience. There is a reason why the airlines and the military utilize the High Minimums concept when transitioning from jet to jet, even with decades of experience and thousands of flight...
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    Ford Antifreeze Change Interval

    My son is bringing his 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid home for Thanksgiving. It is approaching 100K miles and I am gonna do some mx on it for him, with him assisting. Among other things, I am gonna change his ICE/gasoline engine coolant and MECS (electric motor) coolant for him. It should be initially...
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    Post Your Latest Coolant Change.

    2012 Corvette 10K Out: factory fill of GM Dexcool In: GM Dexcool and distilled water 50/50 mix; drain and fill x 2 2011 Honda CR-V 4WD 35K Out: factory fill Honda Long Life Coolant Type 2 In : Honda Long Life Coolant Type 2 pre-diluted ; drain and fill
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    post your latest transmission lubricant change.

    2011 Honda CR-V 4WD 35K Out: Honda factory fill In: Approx 2.6 qts Honda ATF DW-1 . Drain and refill x 3 (about 8 qts total).
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    post your latest differential fluid change

    2011 Honda CR-V 4WD 35K Out: Honda factory fill In: 1.3 qts Honda Genuine Dual Pump Fluid II
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    Best oil filter bang for my buck ???

    Another vote here for the Fram Ultra series (spin-on and cartridge). Should easily go 10,000 miles OR once per year OCI in most cars. I have moved away from AC Delco, Toyota, Mobil 1 oil filters and use exclusively full synthetic Fram Ultra's. Pretty cheap thru Walmart, etc. IMHO, best bang for...
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    Are you on track to retire comfortably?

    My wife and I both retired some 8-9 years ago while in our mid-late 50's. So far, it has worked out better than I expected financially. Luckily, we both have pensions, excellent medical benefits, additional social security income, untapped 401k/403b balances, etc. For you younger folks, the...
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