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    I've popped another ignition coil

    If it's not oil getting on the plugs or ignition coil, maybe it's just the nature of the beast ? Here's a crazy thought that just entered my mind... maybe your coil will last longer if it's stressed less by decreasing the spark plug gap intentionally. Say, adjust the gap to 6% less than spec...
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    Would blackstone oil analysis tell me if used gear oil was yellow metal safe?

    Maybe he means if higher sulfur concentrations in the UOA are found, then it's likely GL5 oil was used and not GL4.
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    NGK Spark Plug

    X2 jeepman A plug that is too long can possibly hit the piston on its way up the cylinder. Pay attention also to the length of the plug with the threads. If your wrong plug is shorter in that part, carbon deposits can accumulate in the cylinder head hole for the spark plug, and can make it very...
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    Can I replace the TPMS sensors on these tires with my old machine?

    Even with a modern tire machine, that will be a tough job. The sidewalls are very stiff. Don't ask me how I know.
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    No sound from my Linux Mint install, output is set to dummy speakers

    Overkill, the aplay command does not execute. I have just about given up on this thing.
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    No sound from my Linux Mint install, output is set to dummy speakers

    I have downloaded Linux Mint 21.3, tried it but still no joy.
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    No sound from my Linux Mint install, output is set to dummy speakers

    A lot of info about the system drivers and hardware came up when I typed it. Here's what it says about the audio: Audio: Device-1: AMD Trinity HDMI Audio driver: snd_hda_intel v: kernel bus ID: 00:01.1 Device-2: AMD FCH Azalia vendor: Biostar Microtech Intl Corp driver: snd_hda_intel v...
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    No sound from my Linux Mint install, output is set to dummy speakers

    Looked in the mfr's (emaxx) website but the audio drivers they had were for Windows, none listed for Linux.
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    No sound from my Linux Mint install, output is set to dummy speakers

    I'm not sure, but a quick web search says it uses Realtek High Definition audio, and it uses the AMD A70M Chipset
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    No sound from my Linux Mint install, output is set to dummy speakers

    Well, the 19.2 version apparently does not have the complete sound driver, hence the problem I posted. However, I will try to download and install ver 21. But I won't get my hopes up too high.
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    No sound from my Linux Mint install, output is set to dummy speakers

    The mobo and processor are 11 years old. I figured the latest version may not have the drivers for such oldies. If I used ver 15 or thereabouts, sure, the drivers likely are there but the OS would not be upgradeable anymore and pose security issues.
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    No sound from my Linux Mint install, output is set to dummy speakers

    Just finished installing Linux Mint 19.2 64-bit into an AMD A4 3.7 GHz rig. Everything works except sound output. The icon for speaker volume at the right lower corner is there, I can change volume output level via the slider there. But there is no sound from my speaker plugged into the rear or...
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    Will 1600 MHZ desktop RAM work in mobo that uses 1333 MHz maximum?

    Will 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM for desktop work in a mobo that uses 1333 MHz maximum? Looking to upgrade an old rig.
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    Is this tie rod tool useful?

    What !? Didn't even use any penetrating oil prior to?
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    Why does my cruise control have braille?

    Ah, it's for touch typists, so they know their index fingers are back on the F and J keys after a series of keyboard activity. Beats having to look down at the keyboard periodically.
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    Why would a freezer evaporator ice over?

    OP, I had the same problem with the 15 yr old Whirlpool already in the condo when we moved in. After I opened up the inside back panels, I found the small fan that blew the inside air over the coils was not turning. Turns out it was just stuck from lack of use. A quick turn of my wrist on the...
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    K&N 171 - Forum Article in Response To Their Oil Filter Performance For Harley’s

    X2 That K&N employee is talking thru his hat. He wants us to (erroneously) believe that a K&N filter with 50% efficiency at 25 microns is more desirable than Harley's 98.6% at the same 25 microns! And he goes on further to say that because of this, the Harley filter will load up with particles...
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    Apple Watch Series 9 DOA

    An Apple Refurbished product is a good deal for many people. It is extensively tested after repair to make sure it passes Apple's standards of quality, something a typical newly assembled Apple product does not go through. The testing on such factory assembly is done on a few units only per...
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