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    Do you need new tires?

    Some of the ways to tell if you do or not. https://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/7-easy-ways-to-tell-if-you-need-to-buy-new-tires.html
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    Autoguide vehicle reliability ranking

    The latest reliability report. Some make you (me) wonder. https://www.autoguide.com/auto/auto-news/if-you-re-shopping-for-a-reliable-vehicle-choose-these-bands-44616340
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    Honda J35 tuning questions

    Given the 10hp and 5 ft-lb advantage for Acura, is there a way to tweak the Ridgeline to give the same output? Wiki info below. J35Y6 - VCM 2015–2020 Acura TLX 2016–2022 Honda Pilot 2017+ Honda Ridgeline 2018+ Honda Odyssey (North America) 2019+ Honda Passport Displacement: 3.5 L; 211.8 cu in...
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    Overseas flight question

    I'm reading a book with one part involving a flight from NYC to Zurich in a private jet. No mention of what plane it is. But one part makes a big deal of having to schedule 3 pilots since it is an overseas flight. I'd think 2 are required, and maybe 3 depending on just what plane, but what are...
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    Are calculators still a thing?

    Forty years ago TI and HP calculators were the thing. My first job was Joske's camera department, which also sold calculators, over Christmas. It was the first year of the TI SR10 slide rule calculator. Every NASA wife was after one for their husband's Christmas present. We'd get a case of 12...
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    Windshield washer antifreeze?

    Is there anything to add to the washer fluid tank to reduce freezing? We usually never drop below freezing and I use the green Rain-X at home. I have no clue what's in my new 2 days ago Honda Ridgeline. I don't want either car to freeze and burst a seam on the tank when expanding. Thanks for any...
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    Debating minivans

    I'm debating going from my CR-V to an Odyssey or a Sienna. I've found a 2024 cypress green Sienna Limited that is a great looking vehicle and comparing with a 2025 radiant red Odyssey Touring. The Sienna wins the mpg fight by a good margin, 36/36/36 to 19/28/22. I drive 98% local short hops so...
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    Setting up new tv?

    We got the LG B4 48" from Best Buy. It has a really nice picture and is bright. It doesn't use the entire screen though. Watching recordings of old 70's/60's shows it has a ~4" margin all the way around. Watching current stuff it uses full width but ~3" black band top and bottom. Went to...
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    Helicopters and fog?

    Watching a FB reel. Car driving in fairly heavy fog. A helicopter appears hovering maybe 10-15 feet above the ground as if slowing to flare and land. As the car passes the fog pretty much disappears for a second. Does the helicopter blow away the fog in the cone beneath the rotors?
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    TV shopping

    We have an older Samsung 50" that is developing a weird thing with a bright spot in the screen. I've got clearance to get a replacement. No clue what to look for though. Any advice on brands/features to get/avoid appreciated.
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    The $100 car

    Something got me thinking about the late 1960's when I and my peers were not quite driving/buying but dreaming and would spend time with the newspaper looking at all the cars for sale and trying to pick out a $100 car. Somehow that was the magic number that seemed at least possible at the time...
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    Dead throttle pedal

    I've started and pulled out and get 50-100 yards and the throttle pedal goes dead. 2024 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD 1.5T non-hybrid. That causes me to lift and when I press again it goes fine and is fine the rest of that trip, whatever it may be. The 3rd time it happened I caught myself and didn't lift...
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    Above and beyond

    I had a Henry US-7 takedown rimfire rifle. It was failing to fire due to light strikes maybe 3-4 rounds per box (of 50). I sent it back to them for warranty. It went from our smaller suburb town to the slightly larger suburb UPS whatever it is to the Houston big UPS and then ran into a snag...
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    Cybertruck invasion

    I saw a CT one time going down the freeway some months ago. In the last week I've seen 3 different ones here in our small(er) suburb town. Or someone has rewrapped the same one twice in the last week. I think it's likely 3 different ones. The invasion is happening.
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    Borland Turbo Pascal / C

    I know they aren't around but is there anything like them currently available that works on a Mac? I'd like to find something that's all in one like they were, just install and go. Or BASIC or any other simple(r) and eas(ier) to learn language, just to play around with.
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    Tire pressure cold vs. warm

    About how much does tire pressure change from overnight sitting cold to warm after driving and about how many miles of driving does it take to warm up? I drive almost entirely locally at speeds below 45mph, mostly below 40mph. I go to Discount Tire for pressure adjustment and trying to figure...
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    Painting parking lot stripes

    I know zero about this. Does anyone have experience and can tell me what paint is correct, hopefully with a link, and how many stripes can be painted per quart of paint? Thanks for any and all help.
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    What happened to the website colors???

    I've always had normal colors. When I last looked at the site a couple hours ago I had normal colors. Now the background is black and text, borders etc. are red! Where and how to do set it back to normal colors??
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    Honda engine code?

    Does anyone know what the code is for the 2024 Honda 1.5T engine like K20, B16, etc.?
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    You want to retire where?

    Odd fact of the day. You have to be a retired letter carrier to live in Nalcrest, Florida. Ironically, the town does not have mail delivery service.
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