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    2004 Buick 3.8L and 2008 Mazda 2.0L - which oil filters?

    Another vote for the MicroGard Select filter!
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    Can we please stop it with sequential turn signals?

    You mean there are drivers that actually USE their turn signals?? Amazing.
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    Valvoline Restore and Protect in 10W-30 Grade?

    Switched to Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w-30 this last oil change. (My Buick has always ate a steady diet of 10w-30) It's been very hot here in Phoenix and so far.... my car and engine has not blown-up! In fact, it's been running great on this oil. I'll get an OA on this batch and post...
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    I just saw two very substandard movies

    Goes back awhile.... But I remember seeing Dances with Wolves in the theater. Great movie. As I get older, I've realized that movie making (now) is all about the money. Sure, some good movies sneak-in. But now? It's all about sequels and box office. I can't remember the last decent movie I...
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    I just saw two very substandard movies

    Yes. 100% true. If that reporter had not taken an interest in the case.... well, THANK GOD he did! I don't want to give away too much of the plot... but as I've mentioned - The movie was very true to what really happened.
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    I just saw two very substandard movies

    Great movie! Then again, I'm biased. My uncle is the son of the man that was imprisoned. So I know the 'true" story which the movie did a wonderful job with. By today's standards, it moves slowly and well... Jimmy Stewart was a great actor. No superheros or explosions in this one. Just...
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    2012 Kia Sportage, AC not blowing nearly as cold as 2 months ago.

    Correct! DIYers often just replace parts and do not know about the functionality of the PAG oil.
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    2012 Kia Sportage, AC not blowing nearly as cold as 2 months ago.

    Well.... The short answer is "Yes". In my case, I took it upon myself to do it correctly. (No A/C experience mind you.) I had to research and learn and clean and ended-up spending a whole bunch of time and $$$. If... IF you have the time and money.... Perhaps. The entire system must be...
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    2012 Kia Sportage, AC not blowing nearly as cold as 2 months ago.

    I few years back, I replaced my entire system (Minus the heater core) after a local shop screwed-up everything. I had another shop evacuate everything which didn't cost much. As others have posted - It could be 'anything" and "everything". Diagnosis is the key factor here. Pressures can be...
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    Adam's Tire and Wheel Cleaner - works!

    Adam's - It's really good. I just started using it and it found the same results.
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    New car sales dwindling due to high cost

    And yet.... they still buy them. The real question is - How long will we be able to keep and maintain our current "older" vehicles? OEM parts are becoming more scarce and aftermarket parts lack the quality. Young people want their Teslas. Nope.... I'm holding out with my 25 year old car as...
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    Idiots that drive with hitch balls attached…

    ....Sheesh.... many of you guys are amateurs. You need to step-it-up and get some of these beauties that will inflict more damage.
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    Idiots that drive with hitch balls attached…

    Agree. I don't understand those people that try to enforce their rights OVER the rights of others. An clear walking path is the point of a sidewalk and walkway. Right? And so this guy's extended hitch makes people walk around "his" equipment to avoid it. Anyone who has walked into to...
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    Sad Day for our Pet

    Instinctive, learned, or natural environmental behaviors - There are so many attributes that can lead to difficult behaviors. When animals don't behave the way we (humans) deem as acceptable, we often want to classify them as nonredeemable and broken. IMHO.... giving the dog another chance and...
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