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Enjoy it while you can. Those big standard deductions that came about in 2017 via the Trump Tax Reforms go away after next year. So in 2026 things are scheduled to go back to 2016/2017 standard deduction rates.......or about half of what they currently are. It's still not being talked about...

I suspect that in the future, tugs through the bridge might be required for large ships....though it's debatable if they could do anything to change ship's course within 1-2 minutes. Those on the ship manning key control stations may need to be reinforced....esp. emergency controls where...

That makes good sense.....thanks. Not sure on the EVAP system question. I've never seen a warning or info message on it ever.

True. But, my car had a factory installed fuel pump module up to now. It no longer does. I would think all bets are off with a different style/brand of fuel pump module. And now it's been shown that other Ford/Lincoln/Mercs have done this....whether on original and/or replaced fuel pump...

OK. Now we're getting somewhere. Seems like this is a fairly common occurrence in the Ford/Lincoln/Mercury world. Interesting that all I have driven since 1985 were Fords (4), Lincolns (3), and Mercs (2) as daily drivers. And just finally ran into this quirk. Those other cars were probably...

Yes to all those questions. Though, even if I was leaving the radio on not sure how that would interfere with the next startup & getting an accurate fuel tank level. I've had this car for 6 yrs and 30K miles. My refueling procedure is pretty ingrained....with engine off and no accessories...

The invoice states that it was a Delphi fuel pump assembly.

While this might be normal, it sure is odd imo. So I figured someone here would know the answer or seen it before. Had a faulty fuel pump diagnosed a bit over a month ago. So the entire fuel pump/level assembly for my 2001 Lincoln Continental was replaced. After the first time I refueled...

I would agree with that. From the few sources I've read, the actual formation of D3 can take from 1-24 hours. Most of it probably taking place within 6-8 hours. So it is best not to soap scrub your skin right after getting sun. Wait a few hours or just rinse with plain water.

Good question. Nature Made (USP certified) is probably synthetic. One source says much of the D3 supplements come from "wool oil." D3 is animal sourced. And the D2 comes from plant sources, which is a less efficient process for humans. Probably something I should look into deeper in the...

Probably the best post so far. Pretty accurate too. I researched Vitamin D3 at various levels from 2009-2014.....while checking my blood levels (ng/ml) up to twice a year. At that time I was also testing my body inflammation via C Reactive Protein and Homocysteine. Read half a dozen books...

One time on classic muscle car I wanted badly I hired a Southern California dealer/appraiser listed in Hemmings magazine. Cost me $250 on a car with a $12,000 price tag. The inspection came back fine. Unfortunately, the seller 'changed' their mind and upped the price to $14,000 and told me I...

So my local GM Chevy dealer had one of the AC Delco GP75 Professional Gold in stock ($159 with 42 mo warranty). But when checked it was a bit low on voltage and would only put out 500 CCA (rated at 700). So they had that returned to the supplier and was determined to have a dead cell. 2...

Haven't bought a major appliance since 1996 and wondering when my luck runs out? I will only buy lower tech stuff....used if I have to. All these modern controls/computers aren't worth the hassle. Maytag top loader washing machine given to me used in 1995 where it had been in use for years...

I bought a Gp 65 AcDelco 4 days ago for my daily driver.....it was coming up on 9 yrs in May and starting to falter a bit after the car sat for a few days in the cold. The Auto Parts store where I got it told me it's fully charged and ready to go....and that they keep their inventory...

Yes indeed. 3 of them. All with at 9/23 sticker. No other group 75's available. The other models they have on the shelf all have 1/24 or newer stickers on the batteries.....none of those showing a discounted price. O'Reilly's lists the AC Delco Gold Gp75 (42 mo warranty) in their...

My local WM has several of these Group 75 (side post) batteries on discount or closeout ($110 vs the regular $139). My first choice was to get another AC Delco Professional / Gold as the last one just got me 9 yrs. on a 42 month warranty. But, it doesn't appear that battery is still sold as...

I only went to Carmax once, back in 2009 when looking for a nice, low mileage used Lincoln. I had already seen one in great shape at a smaller dealer for $9,000.....a 2002 Lincoln Continental with 22,000 one owner miles. It was pretty mint. I went through what Carmax had in similar Lincolns...

Engine oils have a relatively short shelf life, due to the complex additive pack. The specification sheet will usually state an acceptable use time, which tends to be in the region of 2 years. (see Additives entry) I don't think that statement is true. We have numerous used oil samples taken...

That's a good looking oil except the viscosity is a bit high (12 cSt) for a standard 5W-30. Closer to the Viscosity of the old 0w-30's.