Forum: Technology
April 15th 18, 09:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,123
Testing Brake Fluid
On 4/15/18 2:50 PM, wrote:
> If you use the battery, chassis of the car, or master brake cylinder as an electrode, that is very problematic. You have voltages created by...
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Forum: Technology
January 2nd 18, 06:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,081
How long can a popping CV joint last?
On 1/2/18 1:39 AM, The Real Bev wrote:
I wonder how laying heavy chain
> (keep 20 feet or so of it in your trunk) down in front of a tire would
> work. Zigzaggy, not straight out.
>
>
When we...
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Forum: Technology
December 18th 17, 03:28 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 572
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Forum: Technology
December 10th 17, 04:19 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 356
Kumho tires
On 12/9/17 10:09 PM, wrote:
> I bought new about eight years ago for my 1983 Dodge B250 van. I had the van in storage for almost two years. Last week when I drove the van I...
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Forum: Technology
October 15th 17, 07:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 311
Directional And Asymmetrical Tire Designation(s)
On 10/15/17 1:51 PM, Bob wrote:
> Hi,
>
> On a tire that is both Asymmetrical and Directional, how would they
> likely be marked for mounting ?
>
> Just a simple arrow showing rotational direction...
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Forum: Technology
October 1st 17, 07:19 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 480
Tire Wear Question ?
On 10/1/17 12:47 PM, Bob wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Have a 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
>
> Using Michelin all-season tires; do not change them
> out over the summer.
> About 40-50 K onĀ* them now.
>
> I noticed...
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Forum: Technology
September 27th 17, 07:48 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 446
Catalytic converter
On 9/27/17 1:56 PM, Molly Brown wrote:
> Thank you for the information.
> Unfortunately Rockaway Recycling is located in New Jersey.
> In order to sell it to them I would have to cut out my catalytic...
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Forum: Technology
September 27th 17, 06:21 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 446
Catalytic converter
On 9/27/17 1:02 PM, Molly Brown wrote:
> I live in Southern California. I replaced the catalytic converters on my truck and have been looking for a place to sell the old ones to compensate my cost of...
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Forum: Technology
July 17th 17, 05:39 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,738
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Forum: Technology
July 17th 17, 03:04 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,738
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Forum: Technology
July 5th 17, 04:33 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
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Replies: 16
Views: 438
Warning, don't pour
On 7/5/17 10:45 AM, micky wrote:
> Warning, never pour fuel... into the throttle body air inlet opening in
> an attempt to start your car. Could result in flash fire..."
>
> I did this 2 or 3 times...
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Forum: Technology
May 26th 17, 03:00 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 25
Views: 859
2004 Jeep Liberty
On 5/25/17 9:49 PM, Michael wrote:
> On Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 7:48:41 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
>> On Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 7:33:57 AM UTC-5, Steve W. wrote:
>>> Michael wrote:
>>>> On...
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Forum: Technology
May 23rd 17, 08:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 25
Views: 859
2004 Jeep Liberty
On 5/23/17 3:29 PM, Michael wrote:
> On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 5:44:58 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
>> On Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 1:12:11 AM UTC-5, Steve W. wrote:
>>> Michael wrote:
>>>> I have a...
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Forum: Technology
August 25th 16, 05:46 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 577
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Forum: Technology
August 25th 16, 04:27 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 577
New Battery And State Inspection Question, Please
On 8/25/16 10:03 AM, Bob wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Had a new battery installed yesterday.
>
> Today, I went for a state inspection sticker, and they told me that
> they couldn't do the inspection due to...
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Forum: Technology
July 18th 16, 06:21 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 433
Sunshade Color
On 7/18/16 7:51 AM, J.B. Wood wrote:
> Hello, all. I've had one of those inexpensive (foil on cardboard)
> windshield sunshades for quite some time and I've never
> understood why one side is...
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Forum: Technology
March 25th 16, 10:00 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 581
Mobil 3309 transaxle fluid - more
On 3/25/16 4:38 PM, Retired wrote:
>
>>
>> I got a fluid transfer pump.
>>
>> Got out 2.5 quarts.
>>
>> Will repeat 2 more times a month apart.
>>
>> Andy
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Forum: Technology
March 25th 16, 09:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 581
Mobil 3309 transaxle fluid
>
> I got a fluid transfer pump.
>
> Got out 2.5 quarts.
>
> Will repeat 2 more times a month apart.
>
> Andy
A Volvo dealership I worked at did tranny flushes by disconnecting one
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Forum: Technology
March 16th 16, 06:59 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 628
Interchange
On 3/16/16 1:27 PM, Jc Maxwell wrote:
> On Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 4:34:09 PM UTC-6, Percival P. Cassidy wrote:
>> On 03/14/2016 11:29 AM, Cole Harren wrote:
>>
>>> Is Mazda and mitsubishi...
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Forum: Technology
February 5th 16, 10:39 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 843
"Your car doesn't HAVE a pcv valve"
On 2/5/16 2:14 PM, AMuzi wrote:
> On 2/5/2016 1:03 PM, geo pearl wrote:
>> I drove into the local Jiffy Lube today to
>> get my car serviced. Since it had 101,000
>> miles on it, I thought I'd get...
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Forum: Technology
August 30th 15, 05:29 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,463
Did Buick make a 3.1L V6 for 2002 LeSabre?
On 8/30/15 11:56 AM, wrote:
> Good morning, We're searching for a first car for my daughter and
> stumbled on a 2002 LeSabre Ltd. with 50k miles. Surprisingly, for
> a teenager,...
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Forum: Technology
May 17th 15, 07:42 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 508
Removing Pine Tar and Bird doo: What to use ?
On 5/17/15 1:44 PM, Bob wrote:
> Hello,
>
> New Subaru Outback, 2015
> Twilight Blue Metallic.
>
> Car is left outside, so has accumulated a fair amount of bird-doo, and
> also resin from trees. ...
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Forum: Technology
April 6th 15, 08:20 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 442
checking coolant by specific gravity?
On 4/6/15 4:18 AM, wrote:
> I had a used engine fitted and the greasemonkey's invoice includes
> $100 for radiator coolant. But I think he has used the cheapest
> classic car...
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Forum: Technology
April 4th 15, 05:36 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 370
Engine Oil
On 4/3/15 11:42 PM, species8350 wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have 10W/40 Enhanced Mineral Oil in the sump of my Pug 205 1.6 GTI.
>
> Will 10W/40 Semi Synthetic Oil be compatible with the existing oil?
>
>...
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Forum: Technology
January 6th 15, 10:49 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 401
Tire Question ?
On 1/6/15 3:59 PM, AMuzi wrote:
> On 1/6/2015 11:46 AM, Bob wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> My new 2014 Subaru Outback came with Bridgestone Dueler oem
>> tires.
>> 225/65-17
>>
>> I want to replace them with...
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