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    Yamaha Seca 750, 1982 model

    Owned the Seca 650 and it was a pleasure to ride EXCEPT for one thing. The center of gravity was too high w/the huge gas tank. (Especially apparent w/a passenger.) I really regretted not driving to a BMW dealer a distance away and not buying an R65. The price was not that much more for the BMW...
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    Mixing Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W20 and 5W30

    I have in waiting 0w-20/5w-20 and a greater quantity of 5w-30 Mobil Extended. This will be used in a newer Pentastar 3.6 which recommends 0w-20. Being not a believer in 0w-20, I'll be doing a blend of 3 1/2 Qts of 5w-30 and 1 1/2 Qts of the other weight. Now the question in my mind, which oil...
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    What is the best 4 stroke mower you have owned?

    John Deere w/the Kawasaki engine. LOVED my Snapper turtle riding mower. BS engine. Snapper Hi-Vac self-propelled walk behind. Most recently in the last couple decades, Honda mowers various models.
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    Chuck Negron Passes at 83

    I heard somewhere that the meaning behind the band's name, "Three Dog Night" was that in Medieval times dogs slept under the owners bed for radiating warmth to the bed. Three dogs meant it was a cold night.
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    Anyone owned or have experience with a 2001 bmw 325ci?

    I'd avoid unless you turn a wrench or are prepared to "Bring More Wampum." BMW. Old rubber/plastic galore and parts needing to be replaced. BUT, for me which I personally hated was the heavy steering. I enjoy driving my 1999 Mazda Protege much more over the 325 I owned for a few years. The BMW...
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    My dealer used ATF+4 in my Durango ZF8 trans

    Change out the fluid for "peace of mind."
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    Dealer doesn't recommend filter change Nissan Frontier 9 speed

    When you drop the pan you are also cleaning the pan and most importantly cleaning the magnets of any magnetic debris and fuzz. Not super difficult unless you have a structural member in the way. I can tell you on our 2007 Rav4 V6 it was difficult to access 2-3 of the bolts and the pan was never...
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    "Proper" way to hook up vintage receiver-speaker wire?

    I personally would not wrap stranded wire under the screws under no circumstance. Too great a chance a straw strand of wire touching each other and goodbye amp/receiver. Now if you solder the stranded wire and then loop/tighten the wire clockwise under the screw...much better and acceptable. Now...
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    Wood Deck Question

    I wouldn't overly worry about those cracks. They are probably not going to any worse. Southern Yellow pine. What would worry me if this post is a 4'x4' and is 20' long. Go buy some good Olympic solid wood stain (water based) and apply a coat. (That is, if it's not paint on the posts etc. ) I've...
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    Replacing beautiful vintage DLK speakers with... a soundbar? Help me out haha.

    Never heard of DLK speakers but the reviews seem positive and you have grown used to their sound. I'm assuming your Denon receivers are two channel models? I enjoy fine sounding audio systems and have used two speakers and a subwoofer. Never felt the need for a center ch. speaker for my TV...
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    Discount Tire is the best

    I have to agree. I'll keep purchasing from them in the future.
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    New Mazda3.....first impressions

    My 1990 Mazda Protege w/1.8 manual was a fantastic car. Replaced it w/a 1992 Maxima auto for the wife to drive as well. Fast forward to today, own a 1999 Protege LX auto for the last 23 yrs. My favorite car. I'll replace the whining transmission one day and I'll drive another 20yrs. if I live...
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    Glitter or Bubbles?

    At first reading your headline, (and before my morning coffee), I thought we were asking about baby names! Your post was very intelligently stated and I believe you have taken very good care of your Civic. I really don't have an answer except using a filter with the lowest micron filtration and...
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    Kitchen drain leak after disposal, pvc pipe

    I hate plumbing work. Every time I have a little drip. Which reminds me, a professional plumber calls a little leak, condensation. (A little joke I tell customers when they ask if I'm a plumbing "expert." I also say, "I'm an expert if you want a leak.") Maybe just a little extra glue around the...
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    Integrated LED dusk to dawn lights

    They may rate them to last a certain amount of time but will they last that long? I'd hold on to the receipt. In most cases what I have found, the larger the sensor, the longer lifespan. BTW, that's a good looking fixture w/good reviews! (I like to tell the customers I deal with, "the large...
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    2017 Nissan Rogue 2.5 - 5W-30?

    Go and buy 2 jugs of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30 and get a $30 rebate. Service the CVT w/Idemitsu NS-3.
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    Fluorescent Lights Issue

    I personally would not replace the old magnetic ballast w/an electronic one which most certainly not last as long as your old ballast. Buy Type "B" bypass LED T8 bulbs and hopefully your end caps will still make good electrical contact w/your bulb's pins.
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    Would you buy a new Mitsubishi?

    Based on my experience owning a Plymouth Colt 2 dr. Hatchback. I'd buy another Mitsubishi for the right price if the test drive and other factors lined up. I like that the info screen is not too big and incorporated in the dash and not a huge tablet stuck on top of the dash and distracting your...
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    Yokohama Ascend LX

    Recently replaced the Pirelli P4+'s on our Rogue Sport b/c of the years on the tires w/these Ascend LX's @ Discount Tire. The Yokohama's (P215/60/R17) are extremely quiet and have a relaxed ride quality. Inspires confidence and tracks very well. I'm impressed. Night and Day difference comparing...
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    Magnetic Oil Drain PLugs.

    Just installed a Volex transmission magnetic plug. Under $30 and boy o boy it's one strong magnet. I can tell it will work really well. I think it was money well spent.
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