Automotive Technologies

Electic vehicles charged from biodiesel at desert truckstop

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-12-08/electric-vehicle-fast-charger-roadhouse-chip-oil-power-nullarbor/1006765...

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posted by fred

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How do YOU choose your tires when you buy them online like I often do?

I'm buying tires at SimpleTire and the default sort is "recommended" but other options are "highest to lowest" and "low...

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posted by spam

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Auto bulb cross reference

I need to find bulbs for a 97 4-runner but the problem set I'm asking about is whether or not there is a master cross r...

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posted by schw01

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long lasting paint color

In general, what paint color lasts longest outside when a vehicle is parked outside for decades (while in use but with...

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posted by kwhart1

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intake manifold gasket (GM3800) gone bad then good?

L26 engine, low mileage, but 15 years old: When starting in the morning, misfires and spews out white smoke. Pulling of...

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posted by kyle

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entering car without a key, stealing the signal

On NextDoor, someone claims a car can be unlocked by stealing the signal! I can't tell if he's talking about the fob th...

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posted by NONONOmisc07

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keep a sunvisor from swinging to the side?

How would you keep a sunvisor from swinging to the side? When mine, a 2005 Toyota Solara, is against the left window an...

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posted by NONONOmisc07

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posted by Unknown

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Keeping my car battery from going dead

Is there a good device that disconnects the car battery when the voltage gets too low? ' For almost 15 years I used Bat...

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posted by NONONOmisc07

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posted by Unknown

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The FBI Is Locating Cars By Spying On Their WiFi

The FBI Is Locating Cars By Spying On Their WiFi This appears to be the first case on record of this happening. For thi...

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posted by Unknown

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94 Acura Integra flooding

Problem started a few months ago. Starts fine when it's cold. When it's warm, turned off for ~15 to 39 minutes and is s...

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posted by bashley101

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Can I jump 12V to the compressor connector?

The air conditioning is blowing just air. Not hot but not cold. I don't think the AC compressor is engaging. But I don'...

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posted by sailfisherman

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posted by Unknown

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