Forum: Technology
January 19th 07, 05:26 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 300
How to install LED under car lights
M.M. wrote:
> OurCarGuy wrote:
> > How to install LED under car lights ...
>
> Why in the world would anyone want to do that???
You can have your very own mobile full-wave rectifier with...
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Forum: Technology
January 5th 07, 10:28 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 386
CO2 Inflator for Car Tires
There have been CO2 inflators for bike tires for ten years now, but I
have never seen any mention of them being used for car tires. Is there
a good reason why you would not use one of these on a...
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Forum: Technology
January 5th 07, 09:48 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 615
3 Secret Tips Before You Buy A Used Car
John S. wrote:
> OurCarGuy wrote:
> > BUYING A USED CAR Power Tip #2
> >
> > Remember, private sellers generally are not covered by the Used Car
> > Rule and don't have to use the Buyers Guide....
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Forum: Technology
December 20th 06, 05:28 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,847
E85 gasoline?
Steve wrote:
> Steve wrote:
> > We have a 1999 Plymouth Gr. Voyager with the flex-fuel engine and we had the
> > same hesitation about trying the E85 fuel. But you don't need to worry.
> > Other than...
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Forum: Technology
December 20th 06, 05:18 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 269
2000 1.4 Corolla vvti
wrote:
> Hi, any one out there know what the spark plug gap for a 2000 Toyota
> Corolla 1.4 vvti is?
>
> Thanks in advance...
That should be listed on the emmissions sticker...
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Forum: Technology
December 12th 06, 07:32 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,569
HOW TO DEODORIZE A HEAVILY SMOKED IN CAR ??
Bob M. wrote:
> Take it to a detail shop and let them handle it. Worked well on the last
> company truck I had.
>
> Possibly, renting an ozone generator and leaving it in the car for an hour
> or so...
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Forum: Technology
November 28th 06, 07:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 425
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Forum: Technology
November 27th 06, 04:19 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 425
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Forum: Technology
November 17th 06, 10:57 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 16
Views: 653
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November 9th 06, 03:05 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 292
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November 6th 06, 03:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 586
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Forum: Technology
November 3rd 06, 02:55 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 258
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Forum: Technology
November 2nd 06, 04:36 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 954
What on earth does "SFI OHV" mean?
SassyEnviroChick wrote:
> My mom has a 2001 Taurus SE with a 3.0L V6 SFI OHV engine. The
> transmission went out and my dad is trying to replace it - calling junk
> yards and the like. But he has...
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Forum: Technology
November 2nd 06, 04:30 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos
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Replies: 9
Views: 470
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Forum: Technology
October 27th 06, 07:19 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,114
DO NOT GO TO CARX
wrote:
> Putting it back together the way it came in wasnt' really an option. I
> limped the vehicle to the service station as it was. Someone had
> recently stolen my spare so I...
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Forum: Technology
October 27th 06, 02:44 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,114
DO NOT GO TO CARX
wrote:
> > I guess I should have expected this, but I like to give people the
> > benefit of the doubt. Anyway, be careful and do not go to car x or any
> > of those chains,...
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Forum: Technology
October 26th 06, 09:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 16
Views: 947
Are Dexron and Mercon the same thing?
Masospaghetti wrote:
> My vehicle calls for Mercon ATF for the power steering as well as the
> manual transmission fluid. Can I use Synthetic Dexron in these
> applications, or Mercon V?
>
> 2000...
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Forum: Technology
October 26th 06, 03:41 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 609
Dealer/OEM Tools
J J wrote:
> Its common knowledge that Ford, Lincoln, Mercury are much harder to work
> on than other cars. Even simple repairs take long time because you have
> to remove something else to get rid...
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Forum: Technology
October 26th 06, 03:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 609
Dealer/OEM Tools
phaeton wrote:
> Just a quick question....
>
> Seems that in a lot of cases when working on Fords, many procedures
> require a special tool to uninstall or install a certain component or
> align a...
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Forum: Technology
October 25th 06, 04:51 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 15
Views: 674
New tires in trash?
hls wrote:
> "Pete C." > wrote in message
> > Did anyone read the OP's post? He said "in the tire recycling bin", not
> > in the dumpster, garbage, etc.
> >
> > Pete C.
>
> Good...
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Forum: Technology
October 23rd 06, 08:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 16
Views: 947
Are Dexron and Mercon the same thing?
Masospaghetti wrote:
>
> Well, I called the dealer...
>
> ...and they told me to use TYPE F. (wtf?)
>
> But I believe my owner's manual + you guys more than one service person.
> Thanks for the...
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Forum: Technology
October 23rd 06, 06:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 16
Views: 947
Are Dexron and Mercon the same thing?
C. E. White wrote:
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> Ford recently issued a TSB (TSB 06-14-4) saying that Mecon V could now be
> used in all Mercon/Mercon V applications (this was a change from the past).
> This doesn't apply to...
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Forum: Technology
October 23rd 06, 05:44 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 501
89 Dodge Spirit running rough
TomO wrote:
> >>Some of the scanners will show the the 'snapshot' data captured at the
> >>time the MIL was lit. But I don't think that your '89 will have the
> >>OBD-II controller. You may need to...
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Forum: Technology
October 23rd 06, 05:03 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 16
Views: 947
Are Dexron and Mercon the same thing?
Masospaghetti wrote:
> My vehicle calls for Mercon ATF for the power steering as well as the
> manual transmission fluid. Can I use Synthetic Dexron in these
> applications, or Mercon V?
>
> 2000...
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Forum: Technology
October 20th 06, 04:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 312
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