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    Theoretical calculation on what is the cheaper lower risk option

    I thought for that generation of Prius the head gasket failure can be prevented by cleaning the EGR system. If so, consider to clean the EGR periodically and keep driving it.
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    White Paint Marker

    That's not white paint. The proper way is to etch the message into the glass and abraid away the paint.
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    What Brake Pads Should I Get

    Bosch Blue (BE1258, not the linked BE1258H; H-suffix includes the hardware) is currently on closeout at Rockauto for $10.44. I would get those if just doing a pad-slap.
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    Anti-Roll Bar P Clamp broken cant get replacement.

    Alternative idea: can you take the two parts to a shop to weld them back together? Then have them reinforce it where it broke. This assumes the failure was from fatigue and not just rusted away.
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    2007 Lexus RX400H: 284k, $1k gamble

    Excellent deal. If you're welding the exhaust, another option is to find a cheap universal catalytic converter -- it would be more professional than straight pipe.
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    How do you fill the intake with smoke?

    Like in the video, I have used a cigar with success. Use a long clear plastic tube, maybe 6 feet long, to make it easier to move around.
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    Washer Fluid price increase at Walmart

    For those who want to shop: Menards has washer fluid at $1.99 near me.
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    Good forum, bad forum

    https://forum.miata.net/
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    Change to synthetic from std after 223 k miles?

    I would think synthetic would be fine. Consider following the maintenance minder of the vehicle if you want to reduce the number of oil changes.
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    Slotted rotors or no?

    Agreed. I should have suggested performance street pads like Hawk HP, or HP+ at most aggressive.
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    Slotted rotors or no?

    I would also recommend non-slotted rotors. If there is a problem with brake pads fading due to high temperature, then consider: * Change to a brake pad with higher temperature rating. A track oriented pad may help. * Bigger rotor (big brake kit) to increase heat dissipation. * Add airflow...
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    Have you ever met anybody famous?

    I got to ride alongside Mario Andretti in a Porsche GT3 at Michigan Speedway for a few laps several years ago.
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    Craftsman leaf vaccum

    I have had two like the one in the link, one self-propelled and one that you push. Both work well. The weight of leaves in the bag is significant, so self-propelled is a HUGE advantage. You still have to empty the bag out and dispose of the cut up leaves. The leaves get chopped up about the...
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    Hr214

    My guess would be worn rings.
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    Relay wiring question

    It is a good practice to select the gauge of the wire based on the upstream fuse. The wire needs to handle the current of the load (in this case the coil current of the relay). But also; if there is a short circuit then the fuse should blow before the wire melts.
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    How fix this exhaust pipe leak without welding?

    Something like this, maybe...
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    Carvana and Vroom

    I used VROOM to buy a 2014 Honda Odyssey in late 2018. I believe this was about the time that Texas Auto Direct joined VROOM because I contacted them through an eBay listing. I found the buying process to be seamless, their price was competitive and easy to negotiate a small discount, fixed $500...
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    Honda HRX217HXA Drive is Weak

    (I assume this is hydrostatic drive model). I would suspect the cable is hanging up. You could disconnect it (both ends) and see if moves freely. If not free to move, then replace the cable.
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    Toro (B&S engine) Push Mower Won't Restart When Hot

    I had a similar problem on the same type of Briggs engine and the problem went away after I replaced the the coil. It had a weaker spark when hot.
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