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    "Phlegm"

    Can anyone think of a word with a less intuitive spelling???
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    How accurate is a dip stick

    Have you ever seen a manufacturer that states the accuracy of the dipstick??
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    Laser Removal of Carbon build up

    I had cataract surgery in both eyes. I had to pay extra for the acrylic replacement lenses to correct astigmatism. There was no reshaping of any anatomical part of my eyes.
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    Castrol Edge 20,000 mile drain interval

    I think most people go to a quick change and get the cheapest.
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    *Investors Blog*

    If you are planning on holding the stock the strike price better be way out of the money.
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    *Investors Blog*

    Tax break for everyone: Investors in domestic REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) get a 20% tax break on dividends, no matter what their tax bracket is.
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    *Investors Blog*

    Qualified Dividends!!!! For tax year 2024, on a joint return, if your income is $94,050.00 or less the tax rate on qualified dividends is 0%. Most dividends are qualified. Reit dividends are not qualified for sure. Generally, bank common and preferred stocks are the way to go if you want to...
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    Why/ why not run oil level at MIN?

    On a TV show I saw engines being run with low oil levels. Surprisingly, they made more power. The theory was that there was less oil mist/droplets in the way of the whirling engine components and the oil was less aerated. I have found that my VW Passat with direct injection and a turbo blows...
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    Nina Simone's Birthday

    Today is Nina Simone's Birthday. One of my favorite singers. My favorite is "Little Girl Blue" in which she sings "Little Girl Blue" while playing "Good King Wincelas" on the piano. Does anyone else have a Nina Simone favorite?
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    Old Century battery charger

    Selenium rectifiers had a lot of internal resistance. When replaced with silicon diodes it is sometimes necessary to insert resistors to compensate.
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    Questions About a Simplistic Theft Protection System Idea

    A simpler solution would be a hidden switch for the fuel pump.
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    CDI vs PI 3/8" Split Beam Decision

    Google for a calibration lab near you. Most any cal lab can do a torque wrench.
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    Windows 11

    TPMS 1.2 Processor 3.00 Gigahertz Intel Core i5-4590S, 16Gg memory, 120 GB SSHD. Secure boot disabled. I am getting updates. I think RUFUS eliminates any tag showing the computer is not approved. The way I used RUFUS is I downloaded an WIN 11 ISO and RUFUS modified the ISO to eliminate any...
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    Windows 11

    I recently installed Windows 11 on my old computer. It had passed the Win 11 check only for memory and hard drive size. Cpu and other parameters failed. There is a free download program called "RUFUS" that will allow installation, basically on any computer. Mine runs really well on Win 11, which...
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    Oil change resolved hot idle lower oil pressure., why?

    Maybe a defective oil filter???
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    VW doing away with touch screens.

    A very good idea for rental cars.
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    Another oil from Valvoline…

    Another attempt to maximize shelf space.
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    Weight Vs. Volume Question

    A gallon of water weighs 8.35 pounds. A pint weighs 1.041 pounds. Until a few years ago I thought the old a pints a pound was correct. Nope.
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    Torque wrench suggestions wanted

    https://etork.com/product-category/clear-view-torque-wrench/ These ETORK wrenches are of very good quality, sell for around $50, and are very easy to set. The wrenches that you read by the marks on the barrel can be hard to set.
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