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by kevm14
Sun Sep 14, 2025 2:47 pm
Forum: Laptops
Topic: Linux on Surface Laptop gen 1
Replies: 5
Views: 47

Re: Linux on Surface Laptop gen 1

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 ...
by kevm14
Sun Sep 14, 2025 1:03 pm
Forum: Laptops
Topic: Linux on Surface Laptop gen 1
Replies: 5
Views: 47

Re: Linux on Surface Laptop gen 1

If only the camera was supported.
by kevm14
Sun Sep 14, 2025 10:14 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: 99 Dodge Ram: rear door won't open from inside
Replies: 1
Views: 14

99 Dodge Ram: rear door won't open from inside

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 ...
by kevm14
Sat Sep 13, 2025 12:25 pm
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: 2015 GLA45 Initial Service
Replies: 22
Views: 166

Re: 2015 GLA45 Initial Service

I don't think so
by kevm14
Sat Sep 13, 2025 7:52 am
Forum: Laptops
Topic: Linux on Surface Laptop gen 1
Replies: 5
Views: 47

Linux on Surface Laptop gen 1

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 ...
by kevm14
Sat Sep 13, 2025 7:47 am
Forum: Car lounge
Topic: W221 S550 hunt
Replies: 80
Views: 32051

Re: W221 S550 hunt

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 ...
by kevm14
Sat Sep 13, 2025 7:22 am
Forum: Chassis / Brakes
Topic: 07 S550: air suspension compressor
Replies: 2
Views: 18

Re: 07 S550: air suspension compressor

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 ...
by kevm14
Sat Sep 13, 2025 7:20 am
Forum: Chassis / Brakes
Topic: 07 S550: air suspension compressor
Replies: 2
Views: 18

Re: 07 S550: air suspension compressor


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 ...
by kevm14
Sat Sep 13, 2025 7:07 am
Forum: Chassis / Brakes
Topic: 07 S550: air suspension compressor
Replies: 2
Views: 18

07 S550: air suspension compressor

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 ...