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    Big Texan Steak House 72 oz steak challenge road tour

    Big one sounds like coronary arrest on a plate : )
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    Those with 150,000 miles or more, check in

    Backup load hauler and backroads is 2001 Chev Astro van, RWD, 4.3L/auto, 3.73 rear axle (thanks original owner for ordering it that way : ) Mostly haul inside, now and then pull a utility trailer, not heavy. 159K miles. OCI annual or 5K miles. I have used 5W-30 conventional oil plus occasional...
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    Those with 150,000 miles or more, check in

    2016 Jeep Compass @ 194K miles. I use whatever conventional or synthetic blend is on sale at Menards or Fleet Farm in the temperate months. OCI 5K. Recent used oil test by Blackstone had good numbers. For winter (MN) I treat it to full synthetic to start and flow better. I'll post a pic when it...
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    Supertech Full Synthetic 5w30 No dexos?

    If you want to really tick people off, reply "oil is oil." (Just kidding!)
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    The American EV Has Been Crushed. Will It Take the US Auto Industry With It?

    I appreciate your thoughtful reply. To your point, the anecdotes about dying EV batteries on used cars were probably not charged properly.
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    The American EV Has Been Crushed. Will It Take the US Auto Industry With It?

    Toyota is reportedly working on a solid-state battery. I'm waiting on such a next generation. We usually keep vehicles a LONG time. EV battery degradation with age is like replacing an engine in an old car - likely not worth it.
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    Supertech Full Synthetic 5w30 No dexos?

    Interesting. I checked Walmart website and motor oil prices were up today.
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    People with high mileage vehicles who run supertech full synthetic oil

    Wow, 606K on the old Mazda. Well done.
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    What are you working on today?

    My phrase is "this job should be a piece of cake," which is my jinx.
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    What are you working on today?

    Cub Cadet CC600 (twin blade walk-behind mower.) We've had it about 6 years with good results. Replacing the blade control cable which broke inside the cable housing apparently from age and wear. You Tube was my friend as usual for a helpful video. Had to remove the pulley cover plus tip up the...
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    Better Grip Philips Bits?

    I know on Japanese cameras the "phillips" is different, that is, JIS.
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    2007 Buick Lucerne From a Used Car Lot

    Yes, you identified some problems, and there may be more lurking which become apparent later.
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    bought a 1999 Suburban 1500

    That would be shredded wheat from rust up north. I second the motion to put an engine in it.
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    Pennzoil high mileage 0w20 $16 Home Depot

    Went to a couple Home Depots here in MSP, but all cleaned out of clearance oil : (
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    What are you eating right now?

    If you want it done right, DIY cheesesteaks and oil changes : )
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    Oil Filter Shelf Still Sparse at WI Walmart

    I'll amend my original post; not naming the store to protect the innocent . . . and the guilty.
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    Gas Price pics

    She's real fine, my $4.09.
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    Changing Viscosity for Summer and for Cleaning?

    I like the idea of an early oil filter change at 1,000 miles - I think the good synthetics discussed will help clean up residual sludge, which would end up in the filter.
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    Stopped by an auto parts store in Costa Rica - Thin oil bros, continue at your own risk.

    Probably don't get a lot of sub-zero weather in Costa Rica : )
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    Mobil 1 25,000 mile protection—Guaranteed* in stores

    50K miles?
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