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    Mercon LV

    I have been racking my brain researching Mercon LV Alternatives. There are a few threads here or there with varying opinions of Maxlife ATF, or the Castrol equivalent. This is my first time seeing this from the ATRA. At 33.33 in the video he mentions that he recommends only using Mercon LV...
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    Need Spring Compressor OTC 6494?

    This worked on my F150, which has pretty springs! https://www.harborfreight.com/single-action-strut-spring-compressor-43753.html
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    Better Fuel Economy Suggestion for All Cars

    So I get 5 percent better fuel economy (1 MPG) by using Premium instead of Regular fuel. Even though premium fuels cost more than 5 percent more than regular fuels I will be using it to better the environment by this amount. So your trying to better the environment by driving a Navigator and...
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    Automatic transmission vent hose

    No, some are open vents example GM 4L60 and 4L80, some have check valves in the vent caps example Ford 6R80!
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    New ECHO SRM-2620T Oil Question

    I have an Echo SRM225 trimmer that I have used Supertech Synthetic two cycle oil in for the last 3 years without issue. The only thing that normally gets "buildup" on modern two cycles is the spark arrest screen on the exhaust outlet. I have personally never had that issue in the last 40 years...
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    dash protectant recomendation

    303 Protectant.
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    Broke axle pinch stud

    Originally Posted by pda1122 Broke two of these studs by torquing them twice as much. I replaced them and got regular nuts to use. The oem nuts are flanged I believe is the term? Rode a distance with them over the weekend. The bottom left one was loose. I was at a hardware store yesterday and...
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    Remanufactured calipers

    If you want corrosion protection that is a grey/silverish color, try this! https://www.rustoleum.com/product-c...ps-rust/cold-galvanizing-compound-spray/
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    Help! Unusual, no compression, 4 cycle trimmer

    Could be a leaky valve or something similar!
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    Lawn Mower Balde - Sharpen & Balance

    Don't over-think it. Less than $5! https://www.amazon.com/Oregon-Mower-Blade-Balancer-42-100/dp/B000VYFOJM
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    Filtering and reusing oil?

    Why? Minimal oil and cost for a change!
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    Home Air Conditioning / Furnace set up...

    As noted above, it's a typical upflow system, see below for a simple explanation! https://www.alpinehomeair.com/kitbuilder/default.cfm
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    What's my car worth?!?

    No offense, but that body is one of the more unappealing SS's built "boring". If the transmission takes a dump after someone buys this car, its a major "hit" on the "deal" that you think this is. People buying this platform want a boring car with a boring powertrain!
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    Clear "protective" film on new vehicles.

    Steam is what is used to remove PPF! Removes Tint and PPF! https://www.amazon.com/Jiffy-Garmen...ative=165953&creativeASIN=B007FOV6PC
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    Self Serve Propane Tanks

    Originally Posted by Chris142 The blue rino tank exchange is a rip off here. They only come 1/2 filled for $25. You can have yours filled all the way (4.4 gal) on any corner for about $12. Same here in Louisiana, the Blue Rhino tanks are filled approximately 2/3's full. I get mine filled...
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