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    Oil Burning Mystery

    Update, I had a thought this morning. I forgot to mention that when I got off the Highway when I was almost in Fort Worth my Throttle was sticking. My car was revving about 2500 rpm. I needed to tap the gas pedal to get the idle to go back down to normal. The next day I used this can of Cleaner...
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    Oil Burning Mystery

    So he just replaced the Rings not the Pistons and just did a Re-Hone with the block in the car. If the oil burning comes back this sounds like a plan. Easier than looking for a used low mileage Short Block.
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    Oil Burning Mystery

    Possible because my oil consumption actually went up after the Head Change. I think the carbon removal and fresh Head put more pressure on the Bottom end. My Compression was 155 PSI +/- 5 PSI on all cylinders (Low but still in spec) after the Head Work. I should check it again.
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    Oil Burning Mystery

    Nope, I only Castrol Edge 0-40W Euro oil.
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    Oil Burning Mystery

    I own a 1993 Accord with about 300K on the Stock Bottom end. Ever since I acquired it back in 2015 with about 160K it has used about 1 to 1.5 Quarts of Oil in 3000 miles. I change the Oil every 3000 miles. Last year I pulled the Head and replaced it with a Junk Yard head from a doner that had...
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    Travel Laptop

    I was on that website, I have a few in my cart. I am trying to figure out what models are made in Taiwan. My work laptop is a DELL precision 7670 Made In Taiwan.
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    Travel Laptop

    Preferably a 14" however I do not want to sacrifice upgradeability and cooling.
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    Travel Laptop

    I am looking for a good Travel Laptop. My Budget is around $300 to $550 Max. Would you buy a refurbished Laptop for $400-$500 that retailed new for $3500 or get a new Laptop? I was looking at open box ASUS Expertbooks and Dell Precision Refurbished. I almost bought a Lenovo Ideapad 3 refurbished...
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    Tire Dismount / Re-Mount Prices - Ugh!

    You mean 3-4 people and maybe 1 of those cares about their work. Place makes my crazy, they seem to have a very high employee turnover rate.
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    Toyo Proxes A/S review?

    I Bought a set for the TSX from discounttiredirect.com, $133 each with a $100 off instant rebate. I don't drive the car much, so far they are smooth. For the price I am not complaining. 215 /50 R17 95W XL BSW TOY PROXES SPORT A/S Item# 000000000000088997 Unit Price Order Quantity...
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    Bilsteins Shocks Don't Fit!- Acura Integra!

    I bought them on sale from Rock Auto. looks like the one rear shock compressed and never rebounded. I will not be disassembling until the replacements arrive. I checked the date code, they are not old. They are getting returned, KYB AGX on the way.
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    Bilsteins Shocks Don't Fit!- Acura Integra!

    Holy Cow! I have bigger problems now, went for a test drive, got about ten feel leaving my driveway then I heard a loud clunk. Kept driving drove to a local park around the corner that has speed bumps, Clunk again. Went home jacked the car up and did not see anything loose. Pulled the shocks...
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    Bilsteins Shocks Don't Fit!- Acura Integra!

    go to 1min, looks like grinding is after Heat treating.
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    Bilsteins Shocks Don't Fit!- Acura Integra!

    You realize that OEM Springs are grinded (Flat) on the Top from the Manufacturer, unlike aftermarket Springs that are round on top.
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