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Forum: Technology July 21st 20, 06:12 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 4
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Posted By delvon daily
2008 Lexus Rx 350 rack and pinion steering boot

micky wrote:

> Did you get a look at how torn it is?

I posted a picture of it in the first post.
https://ibb.co/Z8RW7bZ
Forum: Technology July 21st 20, 03:00 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 4
Views: 1,644
Posted By delvon daily
2008 Lexus Rx 350 rack and pinion steering boot

2008 Lexus Rx 350 150k miles
https://ibb.co/Z8RW7bZ

The mechanics who did my oil change found that the rack and pinion boot of
my car was torn and recommended to replace it.

They said it'll cost...
Forum: Technology February 27th 20, 04:24 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
Posted By delvon daily
What actually happened with the parking brake?

Xeno wrote:

> Yeah, advice a bit late for your case since your pedal has already been
> to the floor but worth keeping in mind for future bleeding tasks.

I like to learn so it's good to know....
Forum: Technology February 26th 20, 01:39 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
Posted By delvon daily
What actually happened with the parking brake?

Xeno wrote:

> Note, when bleeding fluid through the brakes, do not depress the brake
> pedal to the floor. Depress it only as much as the normal travel would
> have been. This is because the...
Forum: Technology February 26th 20, 12:37 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
Posted By delvon daily
What actually happened with the parking brake?

Xeno wrote:

> If the handbrake is integral with the service brake, you generated a
> awful lot of heat. The excess heat boiled the brake fluid and/or
> moisture content within the brake fluid. The...
Forum: Technology February 25th 20, 04:15 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
Posted By delvon daily
What actually happened with the parking brake?

A few weeks ago I accidentally left the parking brake on for a 25 mile
drive, highway in the middle with about five miles on each end that were
side roads.

On the last five to seven miles, the...
Forum: Technology January 4th 20, 10:42 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 1,299
Posted By delvon daily
Why does the torque & power curve always cross at the same point?

delvon daily wrote:

> Can you explain it in simple sentences?

Thank you for your help and advice.

I think the simplest answer was the one that explained torque is measured
and horsepower is simply...
Forum: Technology December 26th 19, 02:54 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 1,299
Posted By delvon daily
Why does the torque & power curve always cross at the same point?

John_H wrote:

> The commonly used formula is HP equals torque in ft-lb x rpm divided
> by 5,252, in which case the lines will cross at 5,252 rpm.

Thanks for explaining one is just a mathematical...
Forum: Technology December 24th 19, 12:55 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 1,299
Posted By delvon daily
Why does the torque & power curve always cross at the same point?

A friend told me that the torque and power curve on all cars crosses at the
same point but I don't get why.

Can you explain it in simple sentences?
Forum: Technology November 26th 19, 05:05 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Posted By delvon daily
Intelligent choice of oil filter?

Paul in Houston TX wrote:

> None. You will need to read the specs, reviews, and opinions on the
> web. Especially the reviews from people that cut the filters open and
> compared the innards on...
Forum: Technology November 26th 19, 01:30 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Posted By delvon daily
Intelligent choice of oil filter?

It's a camry where I went to walmart and they had Fram, Mobile 1, K&E,
Super Tech, Bosch, and others.

I know enough to realize price is never an indicator of quality but what
is?

What spec can we...
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