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    Should a transfer case have a magnetic drain plug?

    Mine do from the factory. I never see much on them. I would likely add one.
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    no engine oil dipstick by design

    I am going to assume these oil level sensors are capacitive probes?
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    Inherited a new gas can! Surecan 5 gallon, with spout at the base

    A Wavian NATO can is around $120. They were $70 a couple years ago. There an absolute marvel of engineering if you dig into them. $76 for a ABS can still seems expensive.
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    Checks When Buying New Car

    All things cosmetic. If it’s in the shade drive to the sun. If sun drive to shade. Check the roof. Cosmetic is not covered by warranty. Make sure you get all the promised keys.
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    Direct Injection, Oil, and trip distance

    Yes that’s a lot of dough for insurance. Still last time I dropped one the other two went up by just about as much.
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    Direct Injection, Oil, and trip distance

    There is no point in dumping one unless your insurance is expensive. People learned this in the pandemic.
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    Direct Injection, Oil, and trip distance

    If the impala is mostly sitting I would drain the fuel and refill part way with E0 and a fuel stabilizer.
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    0w-20 direct injection oils

    People in the developing world are smarter than us because they have to be. Remember our average ancestors drove an ox cart half way across the Great Plains and started farming to survive. We’re all just lab rats now waiting for our next treat.
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    Direct Injection, Oil, and trip distance

    Do what your dad told you. Because he is your dad mostly. Won’t hurt.
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    89 Octane Minimum

    Certain years of the R51 pathfinder did. And some years spec 87. Most believe it was due to CAFE and run 87 anyway. I believe the LR3 Land Rover was like this also?
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    Small SUV needed; advice?

    Is the new this year CX5 bigger? Because the last generation had less space than a Corolla Cross. I looked when I bought Rav and couldn’t figure out why anyone with a family would want one - too small.
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    Firestone Destination LE - anyone have these?

    I have LE3 on my truck and my Xterra. I got them because they have great wet traction and it rains here a lot. There my go to, I had lots of LE2 also. The road force was really good on them , unlike my last set of generals.
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    Small SUV needed; advice?

    It the patented Aisin 8 speed and the current iteration has been used all things Toyota / Lexus and a dozen other manufacturers - BMW, Audi, GM, Mitsubishi etc. since 2018. I have heard nothing but good about it. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aisin%E2%80%93Toyota_8-speed_automatic_transmission
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    Any way to fix leaky battery post?

    Coat around where the post exits liberally with some sticky grease - like tacky red - then use the little felt pads mentioned. Double stack them if you have enough post. Best I found so far.
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    Small SUV needed; advice?

    Different situation but my 23 year old daughter - who has her own car and lives elsewhere - is listed as a driver on my policies. You could look into titling it to yourself. List it as “garaged” at her house. Call your insurance company - they should know the particulars.
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    no engine oil dipstick by design

    Yet another solution in search of a problem.
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    Small SUV needed; advice?

    Hard to go wrong with a RAV4 new. If you hate it in 2 years it’s still worth almost what you paid. We’re very happy with ours. However be careful how you title it. The ex might want half if the divorce isn’t final. Ask her divorce attorney first.
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    *Investors Blog*

    A bunch on X are touting rotation into IWM. Same narrative as last year - lower interest rates lift the zombie boats. Were you the one trading LMT?
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    DMV experience

    South Carolina has privatized their DMV. It’s not significantly better. The issue as always is people showing up with the wrong docs or no paperwork then it takes someone forever to explain it to them.
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    The South remains the largest gainer in migration.

    Absolutely non of your lecture has anything to do with the relative wealth of generations and how that may or may not affect migration amongst states going forward. I posted a link to a well respected research firm. Feel free to believe your cocktail party research if it suits you. You have...
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