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  1. shortyb

    What’s your favorite weed and grass killer spray concentrate?

    Are you looking for a selective (use on turfgrasses) or non-selective (use to kill everything)? I haven't had much use for a non-selective in the lawn, which is mostly fine blade Bermudagrass. What I do use is either Q4 or BioAdvanced (used to be Bayer) on the turf. I used to used a straight 2...
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    Guy living in his car

    Late to the thread and haven't read the whole thing. I do get the point of it and can add what I've seen and done. In my city, there are definately 2 types of folks that live outside of "normal housing", ie; house, apartment etc. There are the ones who are down on their luck, make little money...
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    Guess its my turn, lost a dog buddy

    Thanks for all the love and condolenses folks, he was a special guy. I will see him again one day. Ed, thanks for the poem. I've copied it and will print/frame it to go with the memorial. Zee, thanks for fixing the pics. T The beginning of a long frienship. He led a very charmed life.
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    Guess its my turn, lost a dog buddy

    It happened fairly quickly, Cruiser, my almost 14 year old Lab/Shepard mix, crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday evening. He had been suffering from hip dysplasia, for a couple months and it was getting progressively harder for him to move around. A couple days ago, my other dogs sensed he was...
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    Free lifetime oil change. FCP Euro.

    They don't expire, however, the replacement parts will generally get more expensive over time. You do have to pay any difference, but if order/return a good bit of LRG, it makes it more palatable since your credits are usually higher than the one item you order. Eventually the "float" will run...
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    Audi/VW pinch bolts for upper control arm.

    I'm with @edyvw, always replace suspension components in pairs. And with the upper and lower arm design of the Q5, I'd be inclined to do an entire kit that replaces everything, arms, links, hardware etc. Also make sure to compress suspension to ride height before tightening any bolts. I've torn...
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    Variable Orifice Valve

    Stick with OE tube. Compressor clutch handles loading (unless variable compressor) so varying the pressure restriction is not necessary and like said above, could cause issues.
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    Early Oil Change on New VW EA888?

    How many miles (or kms) average in a year's time out of curiosity?
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    What is this Volkswagen truck?

    Ah the memories. Boss's was turd brown with a tan interior.
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    What is this Volkswagen truck?

    The carpenter I worked for while in high school bought one of the first VW Rabbit pick-up trucks in 1978. Based on the MK1 Golf, it was a fantastic little truck. TDI engine with a 4 speed, it would move fairly quickly to about 35mph, and being based on the Golf, handled way better than any other...
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    Early Oil Change on New VW EA888?

    Early OCIs ~1K on everything new I've driven after the obligatory DILYSI (Drive It Like You Stole It) break-in protocol I do. Never had any issues and some cars were well over 250K when I sold/traded them. And still drove extremely well with nearly zero oil consumption. I say do it.
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    OBDeleven -- is it really a piece of junk?

    Wow, you have really hit the wall with all the issues you're having. Concerning to see the level of customer service if this thing (or my account) decides to crap the bed. Well, I have VCDS as "back-up". It's not quite as 1 step as the OBDeleven is, but is more thorough when you do need to...
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    MK7 Volkswagen GLI, change viscosity after tune?

    Man, I have to hand it to you for continually trying to explain this to folks that just don't/won't accept the fact there is basically NOTHING that requires the use of the thinner oils (ie; VW 508.00 0W-20) in VW engines, other than a manufacturer recommendation based on fleet fuel economy...
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    OBDeleven -- is it really a piece of junk?

    I've used an OBDeleven and now OBDeleven Pro since it came out. Zero issues. I mainly use VCDS, but use the OBD for fast stuff like code reading, service reset, live data etc. and keep it in the glovebox. I have heard of some communication issues with newer Audis and OBDeleven, but can't say for...
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    Have you ever spoken a eulogy?

    I recently had a man I respect very much, who helped in my career for several years, and became very close friends, ask to give a eulogy at his funeral. I first met him in his boxers and t-shirt early one morning when he had to sign a warrant (he was a judge at the time) for me. I think I'm...
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    Mobil 1 5W40 or Castrol Edge 5W40

    Which engine is in the Beetle? Is it the 2.5l naturally aspirated or the 2.0l turbo direct injection? Doesn't matter too much as you could put Mobil 1 0/5W-40, Castrol Edge 0/5W-40, Quaker State 5W-40, or just about any current 0/5W-40 offering that meets VW 502.00 under a blanket and pick one...
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    BendPak vs Advantage, vs Backyard Buddy 4 Post Lift

    Our Public Works shop services all city owned vehicles, including heavy trucks, and just replaced all the Rotary 2-post asymetrical lifts with BendPaks. Also bought two BendPak 4 post drive-ons with sliding hydraulic sub-lifts too. I'm sure cost was a factor, but they also research their...
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    Buying a ROKU streaming device: beware of this

    Just bought another Ultra. It, and the other one I bought a year or so ago, both had power adaptors included. The Express 4K that Amazon has lists the power cable and adaptor as being included in the box. What's in the box Roku Express 4K streaming player Roku Voice Remote Pro Premium High...
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    Post your latest oil change

    Robusto (~5.25), 50 ring. Torpedo cap.
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    Do you snore?

    I do, but several sleep studies later has determined it is not obstructive apnea, nor do I stop breathing. Its more due to a "fat" palate. If I lose a good amount of weight, (>20lbs.) it goes away. Until then, I sleep in another room with the dogs. They snore louder than me.
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