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    how to prep the fuel system for 3 years storage?

    my regimen for long term storage is to add a can BG44k to 1/4 tank of gas; run motor to get it into the injectors;then add fuel stabilizer at 2X dosage ;fill tank...then..spray fogging oil through the throttle body while engine is running till exhaust gets smokey or engine stalls...you're done.
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    Home lighting: Incandescent, CCFL, LED, Halogen?

    I use the CCfl ..daylight 100w light output..in the ceiling fan fixtures..kitchen/laundry/garage get T8 flourecent tubes in daylight...all the recessed cans get par38 warm white 1300 lumen.(those were very pricey; did it 2 at a time per paycheck,needed 18)..I still use small halogen for bedside...
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    nitrogen

    Stealerships are charging an extra $50 for nitrogen fill on new cars and listing it as an installed option
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    Which A/C vacuum would you buy?

    Originally Posted By: yonyon Of those three, #3 is the best. CFM of a vacuum pump doesn't mean much for auto AC work, the depth of the vacuum is more important by far when you're doing AC and #3 says it's three times as good as #2. #1 is better than nothing but don't expect good results from it...
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    Need a New Microwave

    I think most brands are pretty good; buy one in the 1000-1500 Watt range, that way your food heats up faster...I am partial to Panasonic myself.
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    Post your latest oil change

    2008 Accord Ex-l 30K Out..Pennzoil UlTRA 5w-30 In...Castrol Edge Titanium 5W-20 '93 E34M5 Out...valvoline HM 10W-40 In...Mobil Delvac 1300 15-40
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    Any cassette deck users out there?

    Yes i still have 2 cassette decks..for home audio..I still have an extensive cassette collection..of recorded mixtapes and programs..i still try to play them about once a year..most of my recordings are made on metal bias tape...I should converted them to digital..but i have gotten lazy...both...
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    Katzkin Leather Installation

    Get a set of Hog ring pliers(straight and angled)..and lots of hog rings...good pair of wire cutters...take pictures at every step and keep up with your trim pieces..work slowly so you do not rip the cover...silicone spray to spray on the foam when sliding the cover over the frame..when old...
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    Let's talk BMW's

    From my experience with an older E34 model BMW; the plastics/rubber are fairly brittle;..the leather seats are second to none; the Germans love to add electrical wiring to everything..the steering and road feedback and handling are superb..the engine has not given me any troubles so far..yes...
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    What are you listening to right now?

    Bad [censored] album!!...Breaking Bad got me tuned on this album
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    From India with love

    for it to be detected outside the truck..it may be emitting Gamma radiation or neutron radiation...alpha and beta radiation can be blocked easily...the article said Cobalt 60..was the contaminant that got recycled into the steel..WIKI states that the half-life is ~6yrs..and is decays releasing...
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    Glock 20 -ported or nonported?

    I have a GLOCK 24C...6" ported barrel and 3.5lb trigger...the porting does help a lot with muzzle flip..and gets me on target faster,in low light situations the muzzle flash is distracting..{still not as blinding as my 460S&W}..gas ports are on top of the barrel..with a cutout on the slide..if...
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    Best automotive/racing video documentaries?

    I have the series...Ford and chevy are the only ones i am missing..I wish they would release it on BLU-Ray...but yes..the series was a great one serious audio tracks..and driver and chase car perspectives..Porn for the auto enthusiast..back in the days when Speedvision(now SPEED AKA...
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    Lets play "Whats this Critter?" Redux

    Originally Posted By: MarkC And while you ponder that upon the Tree of Woe, here's another. He's a bit famous now. that looks like a Snipe
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    Expensive mattresses?

    Before you purchase the mattress..consider what type of sleeper are you:back;side; stomach..do you move around a lot?..that will determine the mattress support type;foam vs springs...are you hot or cold natured?,some mattress cool or retain heat... this might be straying a bit, but pillow choice...
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    Things you drink that your friends cant understand

    Heineken beer and vanilla ice cream float
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    What medicine(s) did you use in 2011 ?

    Aspirin..as a precaution before I do any physically hard yard work I take vitamin/minerals once a week homemade antacid (baking soda+ citric acid)for indigestion when i eat/drink too late in the evening
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    Why do people buy expensive coffee?

    Maybe your friend does not care about expense..so he does what he wants...as with most coffee lovers, each has their own likes and habits to develop their own palette ...I like to add salt to my coffee; if it a light to medium roast...if a dark roast..i will not add any...I prefer to grind my...
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    Best automotive/racing video documentaries?

    VICTORY BY DESIGN is a great series about all the famous racing names.. SKIP BARBER-Going Faster
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    Tankless Water Heater - Seeking Suggestions

    I have a TAKAGI gas tankless...when i was doing research the best electric ones were made by Stiebel Eltron... they have different sizes from point of use to whole house...make sure your wiring is up to date in terms of amperage draw.... went with gas since i have a wife and daughter that can...
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