Repair-It

BIg update. I set the Secure Boot from "Microsoft only" to "Microsoft & 3rd party CA." Linux Mint supports secure boot so I thought maybe this would work. And it did!

Booted into Linux Mint off USB. I played with it for a while. Here are some quick thoughts:
- Audio is DEFINITELY worse. Thinner ...

If only the camera was supported.

Ended up with these, for under $20.
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There is an inside handle that pulls the handle that's accessible when the front door is open. That handle has done nothing on the driver's side rear door since I got this truck. Finally pulled the door panel to inspect.
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The cable ...

I don't think so

I thought I had a thread on this. With Win 10 at end of general support next month, this is more of a serious conversation.

https://github.com/linux-surface/linux-surface/wiki/Supported-Devices-and-Features#surface-laptops

I had no luck booting Mint from USB because I couldn't get past the various ...

Looks like my 111k service is stacking up like this:
- Oil and filter change. Switching to Pennzoil Euro 5W-40 from 0W-40 due to unavailability of the 0W-40. Even the 5W-40 I had to get from eBay so I may switch off Pennzoil entirely and find something suitable next time.
- Engine air filters. I don ...

Price comparison for posterity.

RockAuto
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FCP Euro
https://www.fcpeuro.com/Mercedes~Benz-parts/S550/Air-Compressor/?year=2007&m=4Matic&e=5.5L+V8+273.968+gas&t=Automatic&b=Sedan

Dealer
https://www.mercedesbenzpartsshop.com ...

And for good measure, I will replace the relay. A lot of times as the air compressors go, they draw excess current and partially kind of melt and a relay with resistance can damage a new compressor.

Relay: A0025422319


I don't really need the instructions (it is an easy job) but look what I ...

I have been noticing the compressor is noisier than it used to be. I pulled it into the garage just now for an oil change and reflecting in the garage, even with the windows up, was more audible than it should have been. So I think change of plans. Instead of changing the oil, I'll order a ...