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    Engine oil flush treatments.

    Tikka, +++Kreen, however not sure if Kano Lab would ship it to UK. I have used it on OM606 with almost 300k Miles and have used it on my current OM648 (not sure if it needed it) but Kreen will clean it up for sure.
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    Ventless/ sealed auto battery

    Originally Posted by JHZR2 AGM batteries vent at ~1% of other non-sealed batteries. The AGM batteries have a glass mat to wick electrolyte. They are also called Valve-Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA), because they are "sealed" with a valve that opens if and only if the internal pressure (from...
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    Ventless/ sealed auto battery

    All the Benz's I have owned have/had AGM batteries and the normally last 10+ years. Having said that, they put their Batteries in Trunk or under the seat and not subjected to temperature extremes.
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    Car brand that burned you so bad on reliability you'd never buy again?

    Anything that GM make (including wheel barrow).
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    Why NO Love for Pennzoil Euro Brands on BITOG

    Basically that's the only oil I use, as it meets the MB 229.52/52. My Diesel doesn't sound too angry with that Pennzoil Euro L.
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    Oil extractors?

    I fabbed on myself after picking a motorized (110v) pump at a closeout or bankruptcy for less then $5 and attached a thin plastic hose to inlet (I have diesel Benz that is designed for topsider). Working well for years and plan on passing it on to next owner when I sell.
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    First vehicle you ever purchased?

    65 Impala $300
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    Childhood friend dies

    Marco620, So sad to hear, time is a great healer. Don't waste yourself drowning in liquor, visit grave and talk to him. I have been there, my 21 years old nephew stood in front of train (serious depression). 12 years now and I still go and talk to him at the grave. Being a non practicing...
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    BMW 328D?

    I am a diesel guy with my 4th diesel Benz. I had a 2011 GL350 Blutec. I had to get rid of it due to constant issues with DEF system. Went backwards and got a one owner 2006 E320 CDI that is a rocket ship. Oil used must meet MB 229.31 or higher, no issues, except have a slow ac leak that I fill...
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    Post your latest oil change

    2014 Sienna 42k miles Out Quaker State synthetic IN Pennzoil Ultra Toyota OEM filter
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    Mice and rat deterrent

    I use with great success: https://www.walmart.com/ip/32oz-Repels-All-Ready-to-Use-Repellent/25762694
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    Stock market!!!!

    Day before yesterday funded my IRA, time to buy. Economy is going to be in shambles for 12-18 months. I am retired but do part-time gig to keep funding IRA. This virus is going to change US forever there's going to be more working from home, less fuel usage, less car wear and tear, lower car...
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    Garage door replacement a DIY project?

    I installed a SOMMER garage door opener (not the spring tensioner or such). By the way EZ snap-in assembly mostly, and German made, lifetime warranty, the quietest opener I have ever experienced.
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    How cheap is your gasoline lately?

    Regular at 1.63 at Walmart Diesel at 2.06 at Texaco (cheapest in years)
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    How much is a gallon of gasoline in your area right now?

    $2.35 a Gallon Exxon Synergy Diesel Efficient at 7/11 in Dallas
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    Do all Mercedes seem to run hot?

    My 4th diesel Benz they all run normal 80-90 but in winter I put a cardboard behind my grill to keep temp up because in cooler temps all of them struggled to keep the temp up to normal operational values.
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    US Miltary News - F22

    Originally Posted by ZeeOSix Originally Posted by DallasTexas BMW TDzl, correct, F22 airframe is not designed to have a tailhook. It will have to be redesigned airframe ($$$). The F22 does have a tailhook, but it's for emergency landings, and not specifically carrier use. Stand corrected
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    US Miltary News - F22

    BMW TDzl, correct, F22 airframe is not designed to have a tailhook. It will have to be redesigned airframe ($$$). CT8 absolutely right on B52, likelihood of US going into a full fledged war with a global power are Zero. The war planes for US are designed to beat Airforce vs Navy exercises as to...
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    Spliceline wire connectors

    I have used these with no issues; US made then as it has been a while. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ideal-33-Orange-In-Sure-3-Port-Connectors-100-Pack-30-1033P/202894310
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