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Forum: Technology June 11th 21, 06:34 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 8,041
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
Local Mechanic's Aligner Machine 'Insists'On Spec Settings

Chris K-Man wrote:
> Local Mechanic's Aligner Machine 'Insists'On Spec Settings
>
> After a busy winter and the associated pot holes afterward,
> I decided to have my car's alignment checked at a...
Forum: Technology June 5th 21, 12:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 7,841
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
Steering Rack Boot Replacement (clamp & tools)

John Robertson wrote:
> On 2021/06/03 7:46 pm, Steve W. wrote:
>> This is the same tool used for the CV boots that is used with the
>> smaller rack boot clamps.
>>...
Forum: Technology June 4th 21, 04:46 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 7,841
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
Steering Rack Boot Replacement (clamp & tools)

John Robertson wrote:
> If I have to, I'll use whatever pliers or channellocks that I have.
> But I'm sure there isn't much room which will be the real problem I think.
>
> I looked at a few DIY...
Forum: Technology April 9th 21, 07:01 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 15
Views: 9,768
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
02 sensor and better gas mileage

micky wrote:
> In rec.autos.tech, on Thu, 08 Apr 2021 02:05:14 -0400, "Steve W."
> > wrote:
>
>> Steve W. wrote:
>>> Steve W. wrote:
>>>> micky wrote:
>>>>> In rec.autos.tech, on...
Forum: Technology April 8th 21, 07:05 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 15
Views: 9,768
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
02 sensor and better gas mileage

Steve W. wrote:
> Steve W. wrote:
>> micky wrote:
>>> In rec.autos.tech, on Sat, 03 Apr 2021 02:07:24 -0400, "Steve W."
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Scott Dorsey wrote:
>>>>> micky ...
Forum: Technology April 8th 21, 01:24 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 15
Views: 9,768
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
02 sensor and better gas mileage

Steve W. wrote:
> micky wrote:
>> In rec.autos.tech, on Sat, 03 Apr 2021 02:07:24 -0400, "Steve W."
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Scott Dorsey wrote:
>>>> micky >...
Forum: Technology April 8th 21, 01:18 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 15
Views: 9,768
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
02 sensor and better gas mileage

micky wrote:
> In rec.autos.tech, on Sat, 03 Apr 2021 02:07:24 -0400, "Steve W."
> > wrote:
>
>> Scott Dorsey wrote:
>>> micky > wrote:
>>>> In...
Forum: Technology April 4th 21, 03:11 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 5
Views: 5,851
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
testing fuel pressure on a 3.3L 2005 Toyotal

micky wrote:
> (I don't think I have a fuel problem, but when I'm reading about my car,
> curiosity rears its head and I have questions.)
>
> How come so many cars have a nipple on the fuel rail...
Forum: Technology April 3rd 21, 07:22 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 16
Views: 9,561
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
Are my business assumptions correct?

Scott Dorsey wrote:
> Rod Speed > wrote:
>> micky > wrote
>>
>>> Are my business assumptions correct?
>>>
>>> I'm trying to get rid of some engine...
Forum: Technology April 3rd 21, 07:19 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 16
Views: 9,561
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
Are my business assumptions correct?

micky wrote:
> Are my business assumptions correct?
>
> I'm trying to get rid of some engine trouble codes, and I need to
> install 2 or 4 oxygen sensors. I know I can install one of them, and
>...
Forum: Technology April 3rd 21, 07:07 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 15
Views: 9,768
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
02 sensor and better gas mileage

Scott Dorsey wrote:
> micky > wrote:
>> In rec.autos.tech, on 27 Mar 2021 19:31:15 -0000,
>> (Scott Dorsey) wrote:
>>
>>> AK >...
Forum: Technology March 29th 21, 01:20 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 114
Views: 5,782
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
Conventional oil hard to find?

Ralph Mowery wrote:
> In article >, says...
>> Of course you change your filter every time you change your oil!
>>
>> Here's why:
>> You're already...
Forum: Technology March 23rd 21, 04:04 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 3
Views: 794
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
Cross rotation of wheels

Robin Goodfellow wrote:
> Ever since I ditched Chrysler/Dodge in the 70s I've had Japanese sedans.
> They don't require fancy tires and they allow cross rotation patterns.
>
> Every change of...
Forum: Technology January 7th 21, 10:21 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 1,273
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
low-temperature thermostats

Pedro Valdez wrote:
> I spotted a listing on eBay what claimed: Available for all new style
> LS series engine that have a separate thermostat and water neck.
> These thermostats are available in...
Forum: Technology December 2nd 20, 12:27 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 24
Views: 2,395
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
Polishing my headlights

rbowman wrote:
> On 11/30/2020 02:35 PM, The Real Bev wrote:
>> On 11/30/2020 01:00 AM, Steve W. wrote:
>>
>>> Don't see that in the V&T laws for passenger vehicles. I know for
>>> commercial...
Forum: Technology December 1st 20, 03:58 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 24
Views: 2,395
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
Polishing my headlights

The Real Bev wrote:
> On 11/30/2020 01:00 AM, Steve W. wrote:
>
>> Don't see that in the V&T laws for passenger vehicles. I know for
>> commercial vehicles that is the case though and many states...
Forum: Technology November 30th 20, 10:00 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 24
Views: 2,395
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
Polishing my headlights

rbowman wrote:
> On 11/28/2020 02:13 PM, Steve W. wrote:
>> micky wrote:
>>> In alt.home.repair, on Sat, 28 Nov 2020 06:18:47 -0600, Vic Smith
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On...
Forum: Technology November 28th 20, 10:13 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 24
Views: 2,395
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
Polishing my headlights

micky wrote:
> In alt.home.repair, on Sat, 28 Nov 2020 06:18:47 -0600, Vic Smith
> > wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 28 Nov 2020 01:13:08 -0500, micky >...
Forum: Technology November 21st 20, 07:34 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 16
Views: 2,169
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
Stuck passenger door lock (1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS)

Cruiser wrote:
> Approximately how long does it take to replace a driver door
> cylinder. I have decent mechanical abilities just never attempted
> something like this.
>

That one is a pain as the...
Forum: Technology November 21st 20, 07:21 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 1
Views: 912
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
Once the readiness monitors are set, if you never do a drivecycle, is it possible for a DTC to be triggered?

Arlen Holder wrote:
> Curiosity question:
>
> If you (a) fill the readiness monitors, and you have no code at that
> moment, and then, if you (b) NEVER go through the steps of the Federal Test
>...
Forum: Technology November 21st 20, 07:10 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair,ca.driving
Replies: 30
Views: 2,908
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
Request for diagnostic advice to pinpoint least expensive solutionto resolve persistent P0421 OBDII DTC

Arlen Holder wrote:
> On Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:38:43 -0500, Steve W. wrote:
>
>>> The keyword here is "warmup" (which only you caught in the initial post).
>>> "the Bank 1 Catalytic Converter isn't...
Forum: Technology November 18th 20, 05:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair,ca.driving
Replies: 30
Views: 2,908
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
Request for diagnostic advice to pinpoint least expensive solutionto resolve persistent P0421 OBDII DTC

Arlen Holder wrote:
> On 18 Nov 2020 13:20:41 -0000, Scott Dorsey wrote:
>
>> And the vehicle is long past the age where it should need a new converter.
>>
>> But that doesn't mean you shouldn't...
Forum: Technology November 13th 20, 08:01 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,ca.driving
Replies: 11
Views: 1,574
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
How does "salvage title" work anyway?

Arlen Holder wrote:
> On Thu, 12 Nov 2020 08:05:09 -0500, Steve W. wrote:
>
>> Salvage titles work pretty much the same everywhere really.
>
> Well, I lived in plenty of states, where nothing...
Forum: Technology November 12th 20, 02:05 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,ca.driving
Replies: 11
Views: 1,574
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
How does "salvage title" work anyway?

Arlen Holder wrote:
> On Sun, 08 Nov 2020 00:11:25 -0500, Steve W. wrote:
>
>> A salvage title means that the car has been deemed a total loss by
>> someone and was written off as scrap.
>
>...
Forum: Technology November 8th 20, 06:11 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,ca.driving
Replies: 11
Views: 1,574
Posted By Steve W.[_6_]
How does "salvage title" work anyway?

Arlen Holder wrote:
> How does "salvage title" work anyway?
>
> A neighbor got rear ended such that her five thousand dollar 2000 model
> year vehicle was "totaled" and yet still driveable such that...
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