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    Homeowners insurance advice

    Do you have to be a Costco member? I currently have Amica and every year they go up. However Amica was rated on top of Consumer Reports rating for claims.
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    Most Durable/Least Durable Parts of a Modern Car

    Low front bumper apron that scrape the curbside every time and the yellowing headlights. Since I live in Sunbelt my 06 car has no rust in fact the underneath if washed will look like my engine bay i.e. neat and clean.
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    Cleaning oil for older powerstroke?

    Get Kreen from Kano Labs with Money back guarantee, it is one and done.
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    Those with 150,000 miles or more, check in

    Had a 96 Mercedes E300 with OM606 L6 Diesel; had almost 300k miles when I gave it to my nephew he put another 45k miles on it before he sold it. No leaks in Engine or Transmission. Flushed it with 1/2 Quart of Kreen once. Oil used was mostly Rotella/Delo or anything else that was on sale and...
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    2005 Mercedes E320 CDI (OM648) - Mobil 1 TDT 5w40 CJ-4 - 10k miles

    Interesting even though the oil doesn't meet the MB 229.31 or above spec's.
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    Sachs or Monroe

    Mercedes OEM from factory are Sachs and I have replaced them with Sachs or Bilstein's both have been outstanding. Last time I purchased Sachs they were Chinese but had no issues.
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    Scotty don't like clean engines?

    I spray Zep Citrus Cleaner and rinse it off with hose.
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    Do you clean your door jambs?

    Same here, twice a year.
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    how accurate is oil level reading on car apps?

    I have an 06 Mercedes E320, no dip stick, but it tells me if how many quarts; takes almost 8 Quarts and if it is over filled it tells me to drain excess oil.
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    Cataract Surgery

    I got OTC 2.0 glasses. I had my left eye done first as well, By the way I paid extra $1500 for Laser on my left eye as that is my primary eye, on my Right eye I went with old fashioned scalpel; I couldn't tell the difference between the 2 but I felt the recovery was a hair slower (maybe placebo...
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    Cataract Surgery

    I got both eyes done just before Covid hit, really easy and only thing is that my near sight went south and now I am having to use over the counter reading glasses.
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    10w40 over 5w30 diesel

    Anyone used Castrol VECTON?. I have a Mercedes E class CDI, the oil does not meet MB 229.31 or above. Just wanted to get feedbacks from users.
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    Are you noticing your aging

    Another 67 here. But in good shape, Gym, Yoga has kept me nimble. Eyes, titinus. Probably doing my last exterior painting on the house, still able to do most house maintenance and changing oil etc
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    Replacement cost for central A/C

    I had new 5 ton York 18 SEER unit installed by Home Depot because it is so critical here in Dallas. Too many Me Too contractors. HD was in median $ wise but at least I have a recourse to have it corrected and ability to recover if I get a judgement. I couldn't be more pleased.
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    How much is Diesel today?

    $2.69 Gallon at Walmart Dallas; $40 for my top up. I have a 21 gallon tank.
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    Most miles per tank

    Around 7XX miles on my CDI
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    Cereal: which ones do you eat?

    Bran flakes without raisins
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    Whats the worst looking fluid you've drained from a vehicle?

    My Diesel Benz with OM606 engine with almost 300k miles after I put in 1/2 Quart Kreen/drove 500 miles and drained it. It looks like Arco graphite oil. Probably the best thing I did to the car after so many miles.
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    Mercedes

    You hit the nail there. To be fair to MB, I had Diesel Benz with almost 300k miles when I gave it away to nephew, no oil leak or transmission leak, everything working and he drove another 45k before thrashing it out for another car. But that GL was a different cat! Had to cut my losses and run.
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