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    Another Copart thread- why a Epic Vin report is worth the $6

    Do you have to be a dealer to get an Epic Report?
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    Why should you never drive with an engine flush in?

    I have used 1/2 Quart of Kreen in my Diesel Benz OM606 engine with 8 quart capacity for 500 miles as recommended (Kreen evaporates) with extremely good results on an engine with 250k + miles. With another 1/2 in fuel tank. Morning engine knock gone forever.
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    Will GM run out of 8 digit part numbers soon?

    GM won't be in business long enough to be needing that many numbers their business is shrinking rapidly and if it wasn't for Federal bailout they would be in dust bins of history.
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    How often do you wash your car?

    OMG $20 for a wash!!. I do mine at a coin operated, .50 cent to start the washer but I put $2.50 and when it beeps another .50 cent's to get the deionized water. On wife's Sienna it is more like $4 for the wash.
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    How often do you wash your car?

    Once a month, but our cars are garaged 95% of the time.
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    Upgrade for water separator for 2015 Ford Powerstroke

    I drive Diesel car's my 4th Benz. Never had any issue. 3 of my MB had water sensor and they have never lit up. Racor is likely to vacuum your wallet. I do run 2 oz of Kreen in 21 Gallon tank I have but not religiously.
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    Treatment For Rubber Door Trim Seals ?

    ++ Aerospace 303 every other wash and takes Texas sun well, even on headlights.
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    Texas

    I am a foreign born Texan, have been in Dallas since early 80's after college OK State. All the areas that you have mentioned are great exception being Farmersville as I don't know much about it. I live in Far North Dallas close to North Dallas Taxway, George Bush Taxway and not too far from Sam...
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    Cars in Mexico vs US - worlds apart.

    Sounds like some of the car varieties that I saw in Dubai, Sharjah or Saudi Arabia. The buses that run from Madina to Mecca are Chinese or used buses bought out of Western Europe mostly Germany on which seat don't recline and just shoddy and slipshod workmanship. You could tell a Chinese bus...
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    What kind of bed do you own?

    Always buy the one that is recommended by Consumer Report, I think it is Sealy.
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    Most Expensive Gas Brands

    Here in Dallas all major brands same no Sonoco here, but Chevron, Mobil, Texaco, Conoco, Shell same pricing, I just use Walmart/Murphy that competes with QT and Racetrack.
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    Your tolerance for rust?

    No here in TX either.
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    Old Man Bored to death by Appliance Camry.

    ++, I drive a 06 E-Class CDI (diesel) fun to drive and would out run any sedan from the line, Harman K is an add on to leather and other goodies + solid 36+ MPG as highway cruiser and 26 in city.
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    Brake fluid change!??

    I have 06 Mercedes E-Class CDI with (SBC) a Sensotronic Brake Control system it comes with 25 years unlimited miles. I had changed the fluid twice and Mercedes changed it once free when they replaced the SBC system. I hate having to change fluid every time I fuel (I drive less than 10k a year)
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    How cheap is your gasoline lately?

    Hovering around $1.88. It went up last in 2-3 weeks I presume winter blend.
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    Do you ever buy non top tier gas when top tier is available?

    Almost always use Murphy's a non top tier. Usually cheapest.
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    Wife's Pregnant!

    Congratulations! Lots of fun as mentioned above. We have been married almost 34 years no kids, but when Brother in law ran away. Now we're helping raise 3 kids. God is having the last laugh.
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    FEDERAL TAXES. Why do I owe big bucks?

    I had to pay $9k last year, retired, Pension, SS income+IRA withdrawals, just 2 of us +2 disabled dependents.
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    What does retirement mean to you?

    Freedom. Don't have to wake up in time and love just piddling around house upkeeps, since I can't travel with the Covid around. My earlier reply: "have been retired since I turned 58. I was lucky enough to come to US after high school on F1 Visa - students Visa. After college I went to work for...
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