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oil pan 4
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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
* NASA satellites pick up your 'plume' over New Mexico every time you fire it up, and track it 'downwind.'
* All our school buses, city transit buses, solid waste disposal infrastructure, etc., was converted from Diesel, to compressed natural gas years ago.
* In order to capture a person's attention, I'm forced to ratchet up the level of 'drama' just to become visible beyond your sphere of drama ( dramatic proliferation ). Also, I've been wearing a tutu, and dancing around, pirouetting on toe-shoes while I type, in proper 'queen' fashion!
* And, The World Health Organization appears poised to provide nano-particulate filters to everyone, and all air-breathing creatures on the planet ( The invoice will be sent to the Global Association of Diesel Engine Manufacturers & Retailers, and the Association of Diesel Fuel Refiners, and Stockholders ).
Its a diesel engine not a. Volcano.
Yes would that be a hell of a thing if insurance agencies start dictating battery safety. If so then having a home battery will be about like trying to get a wood stove or fire place.

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