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    Why are some drain plug gaskets ribbed?

    I have been looking for nylon drain plug gaskets for my vehicles, and I have seen a couple like the pic below, with ribs. What benefit does this provide?
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    Windows 11 laptop can't detect my microphone

    For whatever reason, Windows isn't detecting my microphone. I have always had zoom on my laptop, and it has worked fine. Few days ago, the app video was working just fine, but the other person couldn't hear me. It is not zoom settings; I can use zoom app on my phone and everything is fine. When...
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    Fram PH4967, 7988 miles C&P

    Took this filter off the Camry in my sig. It had 7988 miles, and two oil changes. On went another Fram PH4967, and some Castrol 40 grade combo (20w50 conventional & 5w20 Edge). I didn’t cut the filter element off, because I just wanted to see the pleats and the overall condition of the filter at...
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    How do I upload pics to a gallery?

    I remember reading here (https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/bitog-wishes-for-2024.378218/) that it would be helpful to upload pics to a gallery. How do we do this? I looked in my profile and didn't see an option for Galleries.
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    Amazon (or Asurion) warrantees

    I'm not asking about the normal return window for Amazon products, but their additional 3- & 4-year protection plans for appliances. We need to buy a new microwave, and I have my eye on a Panasonic countertop SN936B for $300. Amazon offers those protection plans for an additional $37 or $48...
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    Help me pick out a cheap corded drill

    I had a nice Makita corded drill, it stopped working 5-10 years ago, and I never replaced it. I used that a lot doing projects, like extending the fence in my backyard, but obviously haven’t needed a drill in years. I’m not sure when I’ll need the drill again, after I attach two LED outdoor...
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    Strange behavior with dusk-to-dawn light

    When I first bought this house I live in 20 some years ago, I installed a dusk-to-dawn light that has always functioned well. The last few days, I have noticed that the bulb is lit 24/7. Earlier this week, I swapped out the bulb with another known good bulb, and that one also was lit up in the...
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    Fram PH3600, 1391 miles, HPL EC added

    Decided to drain the oil from my Sienna with 0.8 quarts of HPL EC added & change the filter. Below are the pics. I did see a few bits of carbon (?) deposits caught in the filter that I normally don't see, but it wasn't gobs and gobs of it. The last picture (with the bottom of a brown jug shown...
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    Fram PH3600 1782 mi, HPL EC added

    I took these pics today after removing the Fram EG3600 filter from my Highlander. The filter had 1782 miles, as did the original oil; 326 miles into the oil change interval I decided to pour in 0.8 quarts of HPL EC, so this filter is after 1456 mi of the EC product. I was surprised at how little...
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    Accident & Insurance Company

    Someone backed into my Sienna, their ins company is Allstate. Called this week, and they already have sent me to one of their approved body shops to get an estimate. The front bumper has been raised a bit on the driver side; I won’t know about damage to frame until it gets inspected next week. I...
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    Expandable memory for tablet = RAM?

    I'm thinking about buying a new tablet. I am seeing this one on sale at BB: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-galaxy-tab-s6-lite-2022-10-4-64gb-wi-fi-oxford-gray/6506325.p?skuId=6506325 The product description has something that I'm not sure about. You can see it below, or go to the link and...
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    Toyota OEM 90915-YZZD1 C&P, 2957 miles

    This was on my car from Jan through June of 2023. This OEM filter came off my Highlander in last month’s oil & filter change. And Stude53, I know you’re about to ask: out went this filter and Pennzoil Platinum HM 0w20; in went a 60/40 blend of Castrol GTX 20w50 and Castrol Edge EP 5w20—plus...
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    Product for killing trees/shrubs down to roots

    I used to have a product that I would apply to cut limbs of shrubs, to kill off shrubs. It was called either Bush Buster or Brush Buster. It was very effective, but I cannot find it in stores. I have to kill off some vegetation that is getting in the way of our view when we pull out of our...
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    Comparing TDI3 test to Sequence IIIH

    Does anyone know how the TD3 piston cleanliness test (the CEC L-117, used to qualify an oil for ACEA as A3/B3, A3/B4, A5/B5) compares to the Sequence IIIH piston cleanliness test? I realize that both tests involve heating the oil up, and then comparing deposits in the pistons. But as far as...
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    How does blowby gas increase oil consumption?

    I keep reading that blowby is one of the bigger causes of oil consumption. I'm wondering how--if it is merely gas (vapor, not fuel) that dissolves into the oil, how would it make the vehicle consume more oil? FWIW, in my last UOA, I noticed about 1.5 quarts of oil consumption (5 quart sump, 5000...
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    Side view mirror replacement

    I need to replace the driver side view mirror on my camry. Someone backed out too close to cement pillar in parking garage, and scraped the mirror against it. RA has one shipped for $40, a bit cheaper than local parts stores. My first question. You can see the two pictures. I have circled in...
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    Good product to use inside clothes dryer, to remove gum?

    Due to gum left inside clothes, there is gum that has gotten attached to the sides of our clothes dryer. It does scrape off with fingernails, but I'm wondering if there is something else that we can use that would be more thorough and faster. It is not in just one place, but scattered in small...
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    Care for Ni-MH batteries

    I just received an 8 pack of rechargeable AAA ni-mh batteries; I only needed 4 but the 8 pack was only $1.50 more. There was an information sheet (if you want to call it that) that came with the batteries but my question was not addressed there. The first ones appeared to have a low charge...
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    Windows 10, paging file, and SSD vs. HDD

    I have a desktop with a nearly full 100 gb ssd C drive (Windows & programs), and a 1 tb hdd that has about 200 gigs of free space (data). Windows 10, 12 gigs RAM. I see that the paging file is 4.6 gigs. In the dialog that manages this file, it is set to let Windows manage automatically. It...
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    Weed preventer that doubles as a weed killer?

    After a couple of decades of owning a home in the desert, I have finally decided to use a weed preventer. I have a large backyard, probably between 1/3 and 1/2 acre. Anyways, I saw this product at Lowes: https://preen.com/products/preen-extended-control-weed-preventer/ The website says to...
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