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Use of a non-key in modern cars.

Not a question so far, but a "helpful-hint". I have a new-to-me 2000 Toyota Solara. When I wanted a copy of my car key...
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posted by NONONOmisc07
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

gas milage

Vw engines. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBnlXGvA1Wk&feature=share Greg
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posted by zekor
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by zekor

how much energy needed to inflate a tyre?

I believe it is E=PV/2 So for a tyre running at 200 kPa, you need 100 Joules for every litre of space inside the tyre....
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posted by ex-privat
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by ex-privat

capacitive vs. inductive ignition

being somewhat surprised to find so many people apparently not understanding the distinction between the two different...
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posted by me
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by me

rough idle problem

I have a 2000 Plymouth chrysler 4 cylinder which seems to be having a severe idling problem. It idles rough in neutral...
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posted by edt101171
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by edt101171

Dwell angle, electronic ignition

Back when dwell angle meant anything (when we all had points in our ignition systems), 30% dwell meant that the points...
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posted by paul
51 comments posted 14yrs posted by paul

Re: 96 civic auto trans problem

the pressure drops off real quick ,also this is the same problem that i had at first when i decided to pull and rebuild...
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posted by gthomas
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by gthomas

Front Brake Pads After Only 25K ?

Hello, Have a 2009 Buick LaCrosse. Has only 25,000 miles on it. Sr. citizen now, and just don't use it all that much. D...
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posted by rgsrose
36 comments posted 14yrs posted by rgsrose

96 civic trans problem

Hi all Im hoping someone else has had this problem and lead me in the right direction.i have a 96 civc automatic What h...
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posted by gthomas
1 comments posted 14yrs posted by gthomas

Correct Tire Pressure ?

Hello, Have a 2009 Buick LaCrosse. Tires on it are Nokian WRG2 225/60R16 98H Folks at the dealership checked tire press...
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posted by rgsrose
32 comments posted 14yrs posted by rgsrose

making of diesel engine

i have a petrol bike . i want to change my petrol engine into diesel engine please tell but can i do. 1st thing iwill c...
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posted by 3102gindi
13 comments posted 14yrs posted by 3102gindi

fuel economy improvements of turbocharged engines

A few auto companies are switching to turbo charged 4 cylinder engines to replace a naturally aspirated V6's. Hyundai i...
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posted by techman41973
9 comments posted 14yrs posted by techman41973