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    Supertech and other value point oils

    Marvel Mystery Oil! Been using it for years off and on in my fuel system it smells wonderful. But aside from the smell it actually does a good job of cleaning
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    Supertech and other value point oils

    Yes nothing like the smell of well cooked gear oil as it runs down your arm! The oil fragrance like a fine wine! Is something to be appreciated.
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    NEW Vehicle Advice / Recommendations: Anyone? Subaru or Toyota? What says the gang?

    I agree they're getting lighter and cheaper to make but cost the consumer more. If I lean my bicycle up against my R4 I get a door ding. It is literally an aluminum can!
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    E-bikes and thoughts

    Here in California, a Class 1 goes to 20 mph Max then cuts off. No throttle. Class 2 goes to 20 mph max, with a throttle. Then cuts off. Class 3 goes to 28 mph Max. No throttle. Trek just released the new FX 1 + S which is a class 3 with a throttle! First time for Trek making any bike with a...
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    A couple of random bike photos

    A few hours along the beach route.
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    NEW Vehicle Advice / Recommendations: Anyone? Subaru or Toyota? What says the gang?

    I'll add my two cents. I had a 2023 Subaru Forester, got rear-ended and after the repair I traded it in for a Mercedes 300 GLC which was an electronic nightmare did a lemon law buy back from manufacturer. Then went with the RAV4 hybrid Limited. mine has ventilated seats and I will never go back...
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    Coil compressor for McPherson type strut

    Carbon toast, funny you should mention don't drop the coil while it's compressed! Your name isn't Mitch is it. Had a friend from Michigan that did just that in his garage while working on his bench, went through his side door window and pretty much bashed the hell out of the interior! He's was...
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    1 Week Review - 2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Limited

    Long post, I'll chime in to add to it. Someone on my local Street has a TRD Pro model, all the off-road stuff! I love it! Then I get home and I sit in my RAV4 hybrid and wonder where all my machismo has gone! I should have never sold my 4Runner what a solid machine. 21 MPG at best with a...
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    Coil compressor for McPherson type strut

    Yes I probably will go with the hook and pin style as it's an external compression on the coil. Thanks for the safety tips! Yeah those are some hideous little things to compress. Especially with these little hand compressors.
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    Coil compressor for McPherson type strut

    2024 Toyota RAV4 . Want to swap out Factory KYB for the new Bilstein terrasport struts.. Just getting a census of what is a commonly used McPherson strut coil compressor. I see the variations on the internet, but wondering what would be the least expensive safest approach. Any thoughts?
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    Mobil 1 0W-20 T&SUV @Amazon

    Thanks, that would be interesting to know if there is any performance difference. I would be using it in a 2.5 4 cylinder non-turbo. And for that price, seems like a good deal unless it's a blowout because of some unknown! I might give it a try.
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    Mobil 1 0W-20 T&SUV @Amazon

    I'm thinking this is just labeled as truck oil... is just a marketing thing, Or is there a difference between "non truck" car oil? and can this be used in a car? Thank you for any thoughts
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    Almost quit cycling, but I'm back on the saddle again

    Yeah I quit using earbuds or earphones quite a while ago. I use noxgear, it's a little Bluetooth speaker you can pick this up online and there are many variations. It also accepts phone calls by just tapping the button so much better than any earbud or earphone. Just my two cents here. Photo...
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    Almost quit cycling, but I'm back on the saddle again

    I'll chime in at 68 years Young. Started riding again after a short 8 month break while painting and doing things around the house as I retired just last year. Yes I definitely do the same eating junk while not training. Over the last 6 months I have been working my way back to my last longest...
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    Selling off property question and problem.

    I'll chime in, I have pool people to the left of me and it's now summer so guess what! I have college, high school graduates on the right of me, with a barbecue so guess what! Behind me I have a new couple that have decided to extend their home Out close to my 6 ft wall, this impacts my...
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