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  1. Schmoe

    At What age do you switch to liability insurance on a vehicle?

    Just renewed all my policies recently. Went through the same questions with my agent. She said that based on the availability of parts to repair the truck and the cost, if something other than a fender-bender, they would total it out. Truck is worth about 4K, if that. I decided to just go with...
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    Everyday bug cleaning without harming wax

    DANG!!! I ain't that bad of bug problems here. I had some Mequires Quick Detailer spray, tried that...and that worked perfectly!!! Thanks for the advice!!
  3. Schmoe

    Everyday bug cleaning without harming wax

    Quick detailer spray....didn't think of that. I'll have to try that out. I wonder exactly what's in those dryer sheets that everyone raves about that works so well? The ones I have at home aren't exactly the softest....wouldn't that mar the paint?
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    '16 Pilot, Battery Failure? Long post

    Just get a new battery. 3 years on a stock battery is an average life span. Plus, factories....Honda or anybody else isn't going to put a high dollar one in as a stock battery, saves them money. All they are concerned about is getting through the 3 year unlimited warranty.
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    3M Wrap????

    Had, still have, 3M wrap on the 06. OMG, it faded yellow after 3 years. I had to literally soak the hood and part of the front in gasoline and then take a stiff rubber squeegee and scrap it off. Ruined the paint below it. The rest of the film on the lower half of the front, I just left on. I...
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    Amazed at the cost of insurance

    I'm with you on that here in Oklahoma. Wife was hit twice in OKC. Sure enough, they had no insurance. Luckily I maintained full coverage on all the vehicles, paid off or not for that reason. I've since added uninsured motorist, which with State Farm, automatically included underinsured motorist...
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    Everyday bug cleaning without harming wax

    Don't know what the deal is here in Oklahoma, but bugs are OUT. It's like Mt. Doom opened for all the bugs. After spending all weekend cleaning, polishing and waxing all of the Honda's, it just irks me that so many bugs are coated on the front of the cars. I know from experience that if I don't...
  8. Schmoe

    Boat Trade in - Does this seem right?

    When trading in boats, typically dealers low-ball you on trailers anyway. The MOST I've seen trading in a boat with a trailer was about 4-500 dollars. Look up NADA and see what your boat is worth, they also give you an idea on the trailer too.
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    Boat Polishing and Waxing

    My boat is a 96 model. Stored inside when not on the water. Over time, it still looks good. What I've been doing is washing it and then spraying it down with 3M 303 protectant. Goes on easy and wipes of easy. 99% of all damage to gelcoats come from UV light.
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    Amazed at the cost of insurance

    Had USAA for years, then all of a sudden...BAM...they went sky high. Went with Farm Bureau for a while, but then they started a new policy that you had to have your house with them and all your cars or they'd drop you. So...I dropped them. Wow, ya'lls prices are all over the board. I settled on...
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    Ad Astra space movie is ridiculous

    Yeah, that ape scene....I'd think they could have come up with a better scenario on how they all died rather than loose apes. That was weak.
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    OLM and why I ignore mine

    I sorta follow it on the Honda's....I use M1EP 5W-30....when the OLM gets to around 15-10%, mileage is around 6K, I reset it and the next time it goes off, I then change out the oil. Been doing that since our first Honda, a 02 V6 Accord. The truck, well, it gets about 900 miles a year on...
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    Turtle Wax Seal & Shine Spray

    I just used both the black polish and the seal and shine wax. Wow. So glad I read up on this particular forum. Polished and waxed all the Honda's in the sig block. All look great. Used Dr. Colorchecks first, boy, that stuff worked wonders.
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    Questions on 07 Accord front bumper replacement

    Look at this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Painted-To-Match-Front-Bumper-Cover-For-2006-2007-Honda-Accord-Sedan-4-door/321135018158?fits=Year%3A2006%7CModel%3AAccord%7CMake%3AHonda&epid=1222225565&hash=item4ac52380ae:g:d-EAAOSwLr1cQkId
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    Questions on 07 Accord front bumper replacement

    Was going to say, the 3.0 was in the 7th gen accords. I put a clear 3M bra on my 06, it has since cracked and turned yellow. Looks nasty. I'm in the same boat. Now I'm giving the car to the daughter and she has mentioned that it would be nice to fix that. Local body shop quoted something around...
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    Talked to the guy that maintains cell phone site generators

    I manage 42 emergency gensets here and also for clean air act compliance. If those gensets that have 1800 oci's are in California, I'd call Bull on that. California is the WORSE state to keep compliance for the clean air act. That company would have been fined to death if that really happened...
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    What to ask next...

    Or....what's the best beer?
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    spark plug removal - best practice?

    Surprised how big of a gap on picture number 2 only after 24K miles. Color wise, engine is working fine. You should take a look at removing spark plugs from a 5.4L 01 F150 plugs....UGGGHHHHHH.
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    What to ask next...

    Hey....WE DO!!!! Sometimes we just have to re-hash it out!!!
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