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    Challenger Disaster

    I was In high school in palm beach county when this happened, we could clearly see the smoke plumes from the explosion heading in different directions, having seen many launches, we knew this was bad. I Remember being angry and confused in the days to follow, as we found out they launched that...
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    If you were forced to use 1 motor oil for life....

    Redline if it was free, otherwise Valvoline.
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    Dad commited suicide yesterday

    Very sorry for your loss, prayers sent to you and your family.
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    Today is Finland's 100th Independence Day

    Originally Posted By: ctrcbob I bet the flags are flying high in Lantana Florida today. The largest Finnish population outside Finland. Funny, you should mention this as I am a Finn and live in Lantana. Flags are flying high! SISU
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    Farewell Crazyoildude !

    Very sad to hear this, always enjoyed reading his posts. RIP Crazyoildude
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    Post your latest oil change

    2013 Mazda 6 - 57k 9800 oci out - Valvoline Synpower 5w/30 fl400s in - Valvoline Synpower 5w/30 fl400s no make up oil added, (used about 1/2 of a quart) during oci.
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    Post your latest oil change

    2005 Dodge Ram Hemi 6000 oci out: Valvoline Synpower 5w/20 - m090 oil filter in: Valvoline Synpower 5w/30 - m090 oil filter
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    Post your latest oil change

    2013 Mazda 6 - 47,300 miles out: Valvoline Synpower 5w/30 fl400s 9,100 miles in: Valvoline Synpower 5w/30 fl400s
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    HVAC Condenser Questions (Ruud UPKA-031JAZ)

    That is a manual reset high pressure switch that is tripping, either the run capacitor for the fan motor has failed or is weak, or your fan motor needs to be replaced. NO, they don't all do that, that tripping is a indication of a problem. I would start with the run capacitor, the 3uf part of...
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    HVAC experts - capacitor question

    As others have mentioned, you are fine with the slightly larger run capacitor, a slightly larger run capacitor actually increases starting torque and lowers running amperage. I should mention that the industry is now flooded with capacitors made in other countries, these capacitors fail often...
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    Post your latest oil change

    Originally Posted By: SR5 Originally Posted By: coolbird101 2013 Mazda 6 2.5 39,500 miles 9000 mile oci out: Valvoline Synpower 0w/20 fl400s in: Valvoline Synpower 5w/30 fl400s Nice work coolbird101. Do you notice any difference going from the 0W20 Synpower to the 5W30 Synpower in your Mazda...
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    Post your latest oil change

    2013 Mazda 6 2.5 39,500 miles 9000 mile oci out: Valvoline Synpower 0w/20 fl400s in: Valvoline Synpower 5w/30 fl400s
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    Home humidity level

    One thing that should be mentioned, make sure your fan is set to auto and not on, leaving the fan on will increase your humidity as much as 10%. When the compressor cycles off, the blower will dump a lot of the humidity you have removed right back into the space being conditioned. If your...
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    Burger King employee pours oil down storm drain

    That B.K. is 10 minutes from my house, pretty disappointing to see this. I am sure this is not the first time, just the first time they were caught on camera. Can only imagine what that slop does to lift stations or whatever means of travel these drains use. Not to mention the possible...
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    NEW Home CentraL AC quote really Pricey!

    Get some more estimates, 6 k is a little high, should be able to get it done for anywhere between $4,500.00 - $6,000.00 , this is thinking straight cool with electric heat, if there quoting a heat pump, add about $900.00 4 - ton may be about right for her application, depending on where her...
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    Post your latest oil change

    2013 Mazda 6 out: Valvoline Synpower 0w/20 , fl400s in: Valvoline Synpower 0w/20 , fl400s 7,000 oci
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    Post your latest oil change

    2005 Dodge Ram out: Valvoline Synpower 5w/20 & Mopar 090 filter In: Valvoline Synpower 5w/20 & Mopar 090 filter 6500 oci
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    Ac issue on focus STILL!!

    I am not an automotive mechanic, but this sounds like a defective low pressure switch, this is what cycles compressor on and off to prevent said ice berg. In automotive its not a safety as much as it is a means to keep freeze ups at bay. Do you ever hear the compressor cycling? You should...
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    Home ac on the fritz again.......

    As mentioned above , the float switch would be a great place to start. Often times the transformer is protected by a 3 or 5 amp fuse, see if this has blown, if it's blown or your transformer blew again you probably have a short in your control wiring. If this is the case it's certainly worth...
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    a/c question

    A 3 ton ac unit has a 3 hp compressor, or slightly under. The rule of thumb is 1 ton = 1 hp, not sure about automotive, I would guess most cars have a 1/2 - 1 hp compressor. I realize the power loss is much higher than 1 hp when being used, I have read up to 10 hp lost with ac on in automotive...
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