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    New Washing Machine Recommendations

    Yes, the GE model mentioned by JavierH19 is the one I initially ordered but the Amana was one that was sent. Very pleased so far w/the washer!
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    New Washing Machine Recommendations

    One thing no one has mentioned, what brand is your dryer and do you want it to match in appearance? My wife would but I could care less. I really don't want to praise what washer I have because if I do, (w/my luck) it will break the next day. Amana Model: NTW4516FW. Don't let price deter you...
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    Outside AC unit valve leak

    I'm in the same predicament w/my 24 yr. old Rheem 2 1/2 ton outside unit. (Leaky TXV valve so was told by HVAC Technician.) I believe it's time to replace both inside/outside units. Ouch!) In your case 13 yr. old unit seems to young, so would elect to fix. But what do I know....
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    My new 2026 Nissan Sentra

    Congrats! Nice ride...I was going to say little, but it really isn't. The seats should be comfortable. Change out the CVT fluid/external filter @ 30K. (I think you may be surprised at what comes out...at least I was on our 2017 Rogue Sport @ 29k.) I hope all the new displays/screens work as...
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    Yamaha Seca 750, 1982 model

    Owned the Seca 650 and it was a pleasure to ride EXCEPT for one thing. The center of gravity was too high w/the huge gas tank. (Especially apparent w/a passenger.) I really regretted not driving to a BMW dealer a distance away and not buying an R65. The price was not that much more for the BMW...
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    Mixing Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W20 and 5W30

    I have in waiting 0w-20/5w-20 and a greater quantity of 5w-30 Mobil Extended. This will be used in a newer Pentastar 3.6 which recommends 0w-20. Being not a believer in 0w-20, I'll be doing a blend of 3 1/2 Qts of 5w-30 and 1 1/2 Qts of the other weight. Now the question in my mind, which oil...
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    What is the best 4 stroke mower you have owned?

    John Deere w/the Kawasaki engine. LOVED my Snapper turtle riding mower. BS engine. Snapper Hi-Vac self-propelled walk behind. Most recently in the last couple decades, Honda mowers various models.
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    Chuck Negron Passes at 83

    I heard somewhere that the meaning behind the band's name, "Three Dog Night" was that in Medieval times dogs slept under the owners bed for radiating warmth to the bed. Three dogs meant it was a cold night.
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    Anyone owned or have experience with a 2001 bmw 325ci?

    I'd avoid unless you turn a wrench or are prepared to "Bring More Wampum." BMW. Old rubber/plastic galore and parts needing to be replaced. BUT, for me which I personally hated was the heavy steering. I enjoy driving my 1999 Mazda Protege much more over the 325 I owned for a few years. The BMW...
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    My dealer used ATF+4 in my Durango ZF8 trans

    Change out the fluid for "peace of mind."
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    Dealer doesn't recommend filter change Nissan Frontier 9 speed

    When you drop the pan you are also cleaning the pan and most importantly cleaning the magnets of any magnetic debris and fuzz. Not super difficult unless you have a structural member in the way. I can tell you on our 2007 Rav4 V6 it was difficult to access 2-3 of the bolts and the pan was never...
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    "Proper" way to hook up vintage receiver-speaker wire?

    I personally would not wrap stranded wire under the screws under no circumstance. Too great a chance a straw strand of wire touching each other and goodbye amp/receiver. Now if you solder the stranded wire and then loop/tighten the wire clockwise under the screw...much better and acceptable. Now...
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    Wood Deck Question

    I wouldn't overly worry about those cracks. They are probably not going to any worse. Southern Yellow pine. What would worry me if this post is a 4'x4' and is 20' long. Go buy some good Olympic solid wood stain (water based) and apply a coat. (That is, if it's not paint on the posts etc. ) I've...
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    Replacing beautiful vintage DLK speakers with... a soundbar? Help me out haha.

    Never heard of DLK speakers but the reviews seem positive and you have grown used to their sound. I'm assuming your Denon receivers are two channel models? I enjoy fine sounding audio systems and have used two speakers and a subwoofer. Never felt the need for a center ch. speaker for my TV...
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    Discount Tire is the best

    I have to agree. I'll keep purchasing from them in the future.
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