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    Mercedes

    I have a 2006 E320 CDI it doesn't have the Urea system. I had a GL350 Bluetec and it was a dealer queen. Never again would I own a vehicle with Urea injection and this is my 4th Diesel Benz and it is bullet proof. If something happens to my car I would probably buy a Toyota Avalon Hybrid as...
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    Consumer Reports 2021 Least Reliable Trucks - GM Dominates?

    I left being a GM customer in mid -80s and have never looked back. As I have mentioned before that even if they make a Wheel barrow I won't buy.
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    Latest salvage vehicle purchase from Auction (IAAI not Copart)

    After Houston floods Dallas was flooded with cars that were submarines in it's previous life. I don't know how they get away with it.
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    Bushings need to be replaced

    Wife's 2014 Sienna with 44k miles; purchased new, rear tires were cupping and shocks were good and found out both of them Control Arm Bushing getting chewed out. Now have to replace the bushings and tires. Bushings are dealer items + labor as they have to be pressed in. Very disappointed...
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    My first Toyota and first hybrid

    Congrats and good to hear that you were able to save by shopping around. I am curious what geographical area are you talking about.
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    Replacement window experiences

    Our house is 21 year's old and last year had all of the windows replaced, they are the rated for sun belt. I must tell you all what a difference it made to upgrade from contractor grade to a better quality window and they are not Anderson or Pella. It reduced my electric bill in summer and gas...
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    what is there to do in the plano tx area?

    Not much scenery, but lots of outstanding food and in June 🔥 weather.
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    Chevron Delo 600 ADF sample.

    I have been looking for Delo 600 to use on my Mercedes Diesel. Who is retailing?
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    How physically active are you?

    At 67 I had to quit the gym due to Covid, now that I had both shots back to gym, and I am aching all over. Just thread mill, Yoga and light weights 5-6 times a week. Most of last year I was just walking fast paced around neighborhood.
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    Tire failures

    Took wifes 2014 Sienna for alignment on Friday, I was informed by Firestone Shop that they can't do alignment as the Sumitomo tires 3 years old with 23k miles on them had thread separated. On the rear tires they said the tires were cupping due to weak rear suspension, the van has only 44k miles...
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    Which power tool brands?

    I bought Ridgid for 3 I used to work for Emerson Electric when I was in college, Ridgid is a Division of Emerson; Ridgid tool and battery have lifetime warranty but you have and must register with them to activate the warranty.
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    Walmart LL-01 Castrol

    Doesn't meet MB 229.31; 229.51; or 229.52 either. Can't use it on my Diesel Benz.
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    Best Way To Desludge This New-To-Me Dodge Dakota w/4.7L V8?

    1/2 Quart of Kreen from Kano Labs, will make your engine look like brand new. I used it on my Mercedes Diesel OM606 engine with almost 300k miles and I just couldn't believe my eyes how much sludge was removed. I put the other half quart in the diesel tank and my morning injector knock was gone...
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    hood lift support brands

    My 2006 Mercedes has Stabilus as have been on all my Benz's they seem to hold up great.
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    Discussion on canning the F-35 for the US Air Force

    Could it be that AF now wants the newest plane. https://www.defensenews.com/breaking-news/2020/09/15/the-us-air-force-has-built-and-flown-a-mysterious-full-scale-prototype-of-its-future-fighter-jet/
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    Ever consider being a One-Car Family?

    We are retired and I had not used my car for at least a week, wife has her own and she just uses it for shopping or Dr appointment together we put about 12000 miles I asked her opinion on going 1 car. It was immediately shot down.
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    Any benefits to lifting hood in hot weather?

    I opened my 300ZX hood open after I parked my car in the garage. Very tight space in the engine bay (after I found out that the rubber parts were getting brittle).
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    Lower ball joint, pick a brand

    Lemforder in my car including Engine/Transmission Mount. Bilstein or Sachs for shocks.
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    Home HVAC advice?

    Has anyone has any first hand experience with mini-split units ?
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    Intake manifold gasket sealant?

    ++Hylomar I even use it on my glow plugs stem (no tips) to keep carbon buildup
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