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    anti seize on spark plugs

    I just replaced the NGK plugs on my Waverunners a couple weeks ago. They came packaged with a tiny dab of antiseize already on the threads.
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    Annual registration costs in Arizona

    Here in GA, when you register a vehicle for the first time, you essentially pay the "sales tax", about 7% of value, and then every year after it is just a tag fee of about $20. This applies to new purchases, as well as used vehicles, whether from a dealer or private seller. I guess it encourages...
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    How many of you rotate your tires right after an oil change?

    I have a lift and do all of mine and close family oil changes about every 6000 miles. Always rotate tires
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    Anyone used Liqui Moly Marine oil?

    I just finished oil changes on my 2 Yamaha Waverunners and my VolvoPenta 7.4L with that exact oil. Got it off Amazon here in U.S. for good price. All are running fine. Time will tell on longterm use
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    First major repair on the 2019 RAM

    I believe there is an inherent problem with the Hemi water pumps or their design. My 2010 Jeep Commander with the 5.7 is at 120k miles now. It is on it's 4th water pump. 2 of the failed were Mopar, one a Gates. Last one, the Gates, blew with no warning just as wife and I pulled into hotel...
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    Flying venomous Joro spiders may spread to New Jersey this summer

    I live about an hour from where these spiders are thought to have entered the U.S. We first noticed them several years ago and they have been increasing yearly. I started seeing the small ones about 2-3 wks ago and they will continue to grow and build webs until about November when the adults...
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    Anyone installed aftermarket stop/start defeat?

    I installed one from Amazon on our 2017 Buick Lacrosse. Seems to work fine, but haven't tried the remote start function. Short length of cable/plugs that went just under the front hood latch. There isn't a button to turn off the start stop on this car.
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    Chainsaw Bar & Chain Oil - Antiwear Additive?

    When I get a new chain or bar, I treat them with tungsten disulfide powder and then run the saw to circulate some oil and burnish it in. Doesn't take long to do but makes a little bit of a grey mess.
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    1970 Chevelle SS

    Agree! But to each their own. Here is my SS
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    Anyone here still using 15w40?

    Last oil change on my dad's 2006 F250 6.0 PSD was Rotella 15w40 and a bottle of Archoil. The truck hauls and tows on occasion and we rarely see 20F as a low temp here. The motor has been "bullet-proofed". He moved down from the UP of MI in 2015 and I believe it saw Motorcraft 15w40 from the...
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    Medicare with Medigap or Medicare Advantage?

    Excellent overview. As I stated previously in my posts, choice is a good thing. Many people will have satsfaction and save some money with an Advantage plan. For most of the patients I treat, they can get the same care I recommend whether they have a quality Advantage plan or regular MC with a...
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    Best/Favorite first riff/20 seconds of iconic rock song?

    Well, I've got to agree on Dr. Feelgood
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    Best/Favorite first riff/20 seconds of iconic rock song?

    That should be Ian Paice. Excellent drummer
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    Best/Favorite first riff/20 seconds of iconic rock song?

    Blackmore's solo in that song and the guitar outro are also just plain awesome. That was rated best guitar song of the year by Guitar Player magazine back in the day
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    Medicare with Medigap or Medicare Advantage?

    Really, nothing I wrote was misleading. I was primarily responding to/clarifying for Pablo. A "premium" is ...a premium. They pay a premium for their Advantage plan. Not implying anything. I agree that comparing total costs of your different options is wise. No one is disputing that. My other...
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    Medicare with Medigap or Medicare Advantage?

    Yes, the cost of the supplement premium needs to be accounted for. That is why I noted "if you can afford it". However, there is often a premium for the Advantage plan, also , if you go that way. As an example,my in-laws are retired state employees and have UHC as their Advantage plan but they...
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    Medicare with Medigap or Medicare Advantage?

    alarmguy, I knew someone would quote that. I wish I was wrong, but I am not. You can look at what the plans or fed gov't says but the fact is the Advantage plans have their own internal coverage policies and will usually follow these. Believe me, I literally deal with this on a daily basis. If I...
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    Medicare with Medigap or Medicare Advantage?

    I am a physician in private practice. I take Medicare and am in network with the vast majority of the private insurers. I'm also getting within spitting distance of being a Medicare beneficiary myself, and care for aging parents and in-laws, some have regular Medicare with a supplement and some...
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    The Aisin AW F8FXX 8 speed transmission is in everything! Is it reliable?

    Have one in the wife's 2017 Buick Lacrosse, now with over 60k miles. Did have dealer do dump and fill of fluid about 10k mi ago. Certainly no major complaints with it. Have had both more and less satisfying ATs
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    Mazda3 or Volvo S40?

    My son-in-law has a 2010 Mazda 3 sedan with the 2.0 automatic. He is in real estate management and drives all over north GA. Now has 225k miles. Other than a door latch actuator I helped him replace, only routine maintenance . Still runs and drives great.
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