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Practical advice about a car battery 12VDC to 110VAC inverter typical length of time to last without electricity
The power went out recently and I wished I had an inverter with alligator clips to clamp onto a garage car battery without killing that battery. Walmart has 150W for about $30 but isn't that too low...
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1 year ago
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How to retrain a garage door opener clicker
Do you know the process of getting a garage door opener clicker to work again? I had been using the "Clicker" brand hand held three button garage door opener clicker for years when it recently stopped...
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1 year ago
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Does propane change with age?
Does propane change with age? The web says No, but.... I have a can/bottle of propane that is at least 10 years old. I'm using it as one of several ways to find the vacuum leak in my car. I used it 2...
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3 years ago
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Polishing my headlights
3 weeks ago I polished my headlight lenses. They came out great. I had replaced a bulb and noticed again how cloudy they were, 2005 car. It took about 2 hours but would have taken less if my back...
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3 years ago
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Cylinder order for 2009 Mazda CX7
I recently had an ignition coil replaced on cylinder #2 on my 2009 Mazda CX7. I found that it is a fairly simple job. I need to find out how the cylinders are ordered. I have found a very wide range...
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3 years ago
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What's the tale of ceramic brakes?
I'm not familiar with ceramic brakes, but they come with a lifetime warranty. Are they really that good? Do they threaten any other brake system components? Do they really last forever? Any informed...
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4 years ago
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Re: '86 Ford 2.9 litre hwy stumble (2023 Update)
My 87 Ford Ranger has a continual issue with stumbling, bucking, power loss while driving at any speed, when its cold it doesn't seem to do it, although at startup there seems to be a rough and...
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4 years ago
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Car won't start after 15 minutes of trying - then started
Have a 2012 Nissan Vera hatchback. Went yesterday to start car after not starting it for a week. Would not start for about 15 minutes, then finally started! 1. Battery strong 2. No warning lights or...
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4 years ago
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Clare - are smaller car tires easier to balance than SUV tires?
Thanks Clare as I never mounted and balanced a tire so fast on purpose, not even taking time to clean the wheel or even remove the old weights until AFTER I put it on the static balance stand. These...
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4 years ago
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What tools do I need? (P0420 Bank 1 catalytic inefficiency on a 15 year old dual-cat vehicle)
What tools do I need? After clearing codes and reliable running the federal test procedure (aka the "Drive Cycle"), I can set all registers but I'm getting the dreaded P0420 Bank 1 (cylinders 123)...
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5 years ago
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89 subaru 4 door sedan
Forgot to tell that if u pull off any plug wire on psgr. side , makes no plug wires ae firing. Pull off Dr.. side wires and gets worse.
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7 years ago
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Cleaning gunk off the inside rear window
My rear window has a layer of gunk on it that windex couldn't clean. I was thinking of using 409, now, but I'm worried about hurting the plastic defrost decal. Are there any precautions I should know?...
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7 years ago
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2000 silverado helper springs
Hey all (if there's anyone here anymore). I have a 2000 silverado 1500 z71 and I wanted to put an add a leaf or some sort of helper springs so when I load with 1000+ lbs it doesn't sag and ban g off...
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8 years ago
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Gasohol Mileage versus Gas Mileage
Gasohol Mileage versus Gas Mileage... Been doing some driving for vacation in a 2000 Chevy Malibu. I've been averaging 28 mpg for mostly freeway. Found a gas station that had alcohol free 91 octane so...
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8 years ago
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Of battery terminals & grease
There are some members of electronic forums that suggest coating automotive battery posts with grease ("any king--axle, lithium, copper") before attaching cable-end clamps to the posts and swear that...
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9 years ago
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daewoo lanos 1.6i faults and solutions
The fuel gauge on my daewoo lanos does. not work,but i noticed reserve light comes on
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9 years ago
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Frequency of a key FOB?
Anyone know what frequency they work at? Key fobs don't work at my house for some reason. You go two houses down and it works fine. We do have several wireless routers in our area.
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9 years ago
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random fact: electric power steering fluid
at work this week: The body shop guy came over to the repair side of the shop to ask us to fill the power steering on a 2014 Grand Cherokee, and I learned........... Some newer Jeep models have...
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9 years ago
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2008 Kia Optima LX Steering wheel shake
Steering wheel shimmys from side to side increasing violently at speeds over 60mph. 42,000 miles to date. Steps already taken: All Tires balanced - Steering wheel still vibrates. Balance rechecked -...
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10 years ago
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09 Camry, caster?
Drove a friend's car home from a NYE party last night (he drove both of us there because we were late and my car was low on gas) and it's the first time I've done more than move it around a parking...
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10 years ago
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