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Education in a/c repair

I have a basic understanding how the a/c systems work... I understand how the compressor works or condenser, etc. What...
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posted by Pszemol
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by Pszemol

Air conditioner compressor cycling too often?

2000 Chev Express van, 5.7 litre gas, front air only (rear air leaked and we just blocked off the whole rear section wi...
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posted by brian.evans
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documentation Isuzu Elf with 4BE1 engine

Hello, I am looking for workshop repair manuals, training materials etc. for an Isuzu Elf that I recently bought at a s...
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posted by shakiro
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help: anyone with OBD-2 tool?

Anyone have an OBD-2 tool + software? I want to check what my darn "check engine" light is for, and I definitely don't w...
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posted by fan
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by fan

Is R12 Freon Allowed on Airliners?

I have a truck up in Kentucky that is low on Freon. I have a few spare cans here in Texas. Just wondering if I would be...
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posted by joshhemming
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by joshhemming

Mazda MPV Timing belt

is the mazda mpv timing belt suggested change interval at 60k miles? if yes, is there also a reset required for some typ...
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posted by ays
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by ays

SWAPING A PONTIAC 301 WITH A 1971 OLDS 350

IM LOOKING TO SWAP A PONTIAC 301 WITH A 1971 OLDS 350 INTO A 1979 PONTIAC FIREBIRD.IS THIS AN EASY TASK?DO I HAVE TO CHA...
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posted by lavisher2000
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by lavisher2000

Easy to service vehicles?

I am looking for a vehicle with a 4-cyl engine and a 5-speed tranny. My main criterion is ease of service, meaning easi...
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posted by onestatusquo
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by onestatusquo

Free Tetsing

Hi, All: I know that Autozone can give free testing on cars. Beside Autozone, which garage can give such free testing? R...
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posted by gouqizi.lvcha
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by gouqizi.lvcha

battery replacement (Novice)

Hi, All: I want to replace my battery myself. I can disconnect the cable from the negative terminal pole, but now I can...
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posted by gouqizi.lvcha
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by gouqizi.lvcha

Re: Oil Change for a 2001 Buick Century

Changed oil & filter myself for the first time in my 2001 and tried my damndest to reset the change oil indicator. Foll...
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posted by seetext
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by seetext

Should I add oil to R134a?

I flushed the entire system, and installed a brand new compressor. The Haynes manual says I should pour 2oz of oil each...
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posted by asarangan
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by asarangan

Toyota Echo Radiator Flush Kits

I have a Year 2000 Toyota Echo. Want to install typical flush kit for radiator. Not confidant about which hose to insta...
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posted by nospam
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam