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    WIX Oil Filter Fail!

    This filter has only been run for 300 miles! I am doing a Yamalube Ring Free Plus Shock Treatment! third oil change on 1000 miles, I did cut open the first two oil filters.
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    Octagon brand ... Oil in a Can!

    Remember when Oil came in Cans? Check the oil out.
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    Seiken CV Boot Kits- Honda

    I was going to order a set of Seiken Boots from Japan to compare with the OEM Boots that I have been ordering. Has anybody have any experience with this Brand? https://amzn.asia/d/iJPLsdk
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    Honda Inner CV Joint Grease.

    Time to replace a split CV Boot. The OEM Honda Boot Kits come with a yellow grease for the Inner Boot. I am thinking about getting some non-Honda boots from amazon Japan (Seiken Brand). The Boots do not come with grease. Honda sells Grease for the Outer Joint but not the Inner Joint. What is a...
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    OEM Honda vs Tama Thermostat

    Honda Thermostats and getting pricy! $35 plus shipping. I found a replacement Thermostat made by the Company in Japan that makes the Thermostat for Honda. The only difference is the small piece of rubber installed on the tip of the tapered part of the brass. Does anyone know what the rubber is...
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    1993 Accord- 0W40 Castrol Edge-UOA

    1993 With over 300K miles on the Engine, car is used for short trips back and forth to work. 14 Miles Round trip four days a week to work and running the wife around on weekends. What can I do if anything to get the Iron down and what is the source of high Iron content?
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    What are you watching on Netflix?

    I am currently watching "The Judge" I have to say that it's pretty good.
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    Purolator PL14459

    This one is boring, a filter that they give you for free when you buy a Jug at AutoZone. very flimsy Metal Can horrible spacing and distortion of the filter media. Yuck!
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    Hengst H90W25

    This came off my 1993 Accord, 2800 miles on the oil. This Filter is made in Turkey. Very stiff Can, perfect filter Media alignment, no excess potting glue.
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    Hengst H97W05- Acura TSX

    I cut this open and was very surprised, the can was very stiff, the spring was tight, the Filter Media was evenly spaced with no excess globs of Glue. The drain back valve held all of the oil. This stash is made in Poland. Sadly the production shifted to Mexico. The Car is rarely driven, I only...
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    Honda Oil Filter 15400-RTA-003

    I have been looking for filters for my Hondas because my usual choices moved production to China. I stumbled across this Video that validates that these are actually made in Japan by MAHLE! Watch the Video, you will see the Nissan and Honda filters on the production line.
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    Higher End Espresso Machine

    I am looking at a couple different machines The Profitec Pro 400 and the Bezzera BZ13. Both are north of $1500 so I want a machine that is serviceable and will last 20years. Does anybody have any insider knowledge about this Industry? Or should I say what company would you buy from. I would...
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    Michelin Defender Problem

    What causes this? I am sure that I did not hit a Pothole, the Tires only have 3000 miles on them.
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    Oil Burning Mystery

    I own a 1993 Accord with about 300K on the Stock Bottom end. Ever since I acquired it back in 2015 with about 160K it has used about 1 to 1.5 Quarts of Oil in 3000 miles. I change the Oil every 3000 miles. Last year I pulled the Head and replaced it with a Junk Yard head from a doner that had...
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    Travel Laptop

    I am looking for a good Travel Laptop. My Budget is around $300 to $550 Max. Would you buy a refurbished Laptop for $400-$500 that retailed new for $3500 or get a new Laptop? I was looking at open box ASUS Expertbooks and Dell Precision Refurbished. I almost bought a Lenovo Ideapad 3 refurbished...
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    Bilsteins Shocks Don't Fit!- Acura Integra!

    During installation of Integra Blisteins HD Shocks on my Daughters 1996 Sedan. The stock Rear Coils Springs inside diameter are not perfectly round, this not allow the Coil to slip over the lower Spring Purch during install. See the pictures' for the Fix. I contacted Bilstein Technical Support...
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    How Filters are Made Video!

    I am speechless, I had no idea that Fram had an overseas competitor! So there is a Black Can that is worse than the Orange Can! (don't take this personal Fram Boys!) Makes you think twice about "Hand Made" products.
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    LEP Flashlights

    Lets talk about LEP (laser excited phosphor) Flashlights. How these are legal, I do not know, are they expensive, YES!. I am looking for my first LEP, any experience here with this new technology? Any recommendations? How long does a Laser excited phosphor device last? Interested in your inputs...
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