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    Triangle warning light came on now off, cancel dealer appt?

    On a Hyundai, the triangle w/ exclamation point warning light means “low washer fluid”. That’s Not something I’m going to the dealer for. But that’s your call.
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    Outdoor propane burners?

    We use this Camp Chef Explorer 2-Burner Camp Stove with my son's Boy Scout Troop. 2 Burners at 30,000 btu each with decent control. https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/camp-chef-explorer-2-burner-camp-stove
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    Oil life monitor and percentages

    Oil is cheap, Engines are expensive. It is obviously causing you some angst trying to decide if you should wait another 1200+ miles to change your oil because the OLM still says 14%. Change the oil. It is probably fine, but the only way to know is to have an analysis done. I personally...
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    Lifetime alignments?

    I have had the Firestone Lifetime alignment on my vehicles for years. With a lifetime alignment you are ahead of the game by the 3rd alignment. Before I started changing my own oil, I used them for oil changes every 5k miles. My habit was to drop it off and for an oil change every 5k and get it...
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    Post your latest oil change

    2012 Honda Odyssey @ 130k Miles 5k OCI, OLM @ 30% Out: 3.5 quarts of Mobil-1 T&SUV 0W-20 & NAPA Platinum 47356 In: 4 quarts of Mobil-1 T&SUV 0W-20 & Fram TG7317
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    Diagnosing home AC unit

    replacement capacitor will be about $20. I replaced one 2 weeks ago. Per your photo... P/N 97f9849 is a 40/5 dual run capacitor - 370v. Do you have a Grainger location nearby. They'll have it in stock. Otherwise find a local HVAC supply house. Quick easy replacement. If that doesn't fix it...
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    How often should refrigerator water filter be replaced?

    Need more info... Are you on a well or municipal water? Hard water? Chlorine? Can you tell a difference in filtered vs. unfiltered water? I am on municipal water that tastes great straight out of the tap. I disconnected my fridge water filter after getting tired of spending $15 - $30 per filter...
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    Need a hand pump fluid oil extractor

    I use the pump from an old shampoo bottle (after cleaning it, of course). It has worked for front diff, PS fluid & brake fluid. YMMV
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    Small pop up canopy

    I saw a smaller (4x6, I think) Ozark Trail @ Walmart that was about 6”x6”x36” in the storage bag. That would fit in the trunk. You could set up 2 side by side for more coverage area.
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    are places that sell oil obligated to take used oil?

    Do they sell oil at convenience, grocery or “dollar” stores in CA? Are those stores required to take oil for recycling?
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    Ever had a total engine failure?

    About 2 months ago the timing belt tensioner broke and the timing belt came off at highway speed on my 2001 Volvo S40. Car had 152000 miles and I had replaced the timing belt and tensioner (with Volvo OEM parts) at 105,000.
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    Post your latest oil change

    2012 Honda Odyssey - 109985 miles - ~5000 mile OCI Out: Pennzoil Gold 0W-20, PZ-37 filter In: Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage 0W-20, ST6607
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    post your latest transmission lubricant change.

    2012 Honda Odyssey - 109985 miles, ~20k miles since last drain & fill Out: Just under 4 quarts Honda DW-1 In: Just under 4 quarts Honda DW-1 Fluid was dark cherry red. Drain plug magnet had very little gray "slime".
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