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    Garage Door Spring Snapped!

    Originally Posted By: gathermewool Originally Posted By: Amirkhat Couldn't you buy a slightly larger spring and wind it until the doors balanced against the weight and the spring, then lock it down? The spring rate (in units of lbs/in) should be linear, right? So, as the weight of the door...
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    Garage Door Spring Snapped!

    Couldn't you buy a slightly larger spring and wind it until the doors balanced against the weight and the spring, then lock it down?
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    My Suv had a heart attack, too much Bacon? Help!

    What year is the car? Could it have been a cash for clunkers victim? Back when this program was active, in order for the dealers to get credit, the oil was drained and a solution (sodium based) was poured into the engine that would intern cause it to seize, my guess is maybe the oil wasn't...
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    Bad Dealer Experience

    Originally Posted By: Gilstein Originally Posted By: turnbowm
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    Motorcraft 5w-40

    This is really good oil, I would definitely recommend it.
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    When to go over to synthetic?

    I've read quite a bit on using synthetic during the break in period. Most are against it, I don't quite understand the logic. Most studies cite proper ring seating as the main reason as to why it shouldn't be used. I think this ring seating process will still take place but just may take longer...
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    What is the advantage of foaming engine degreaser?

    I've only cleaned the engine in my car once. To me the risk just seems greater than the reward. I know there are claims that cleaning the engine will help it run cooler, but I don't really believe this to be the case. Aside from being more aesthetically pleasing, I really don't see the...
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    Smoothest idle?

    That's pretty amazing! Originally Posted By: rooflessVW Originally Posted By: Olas BMW V12 in an 850i was the smoothest idling thing I've driven, it was surreal. I've got another vote. We tried the "coin test" when I owned my 750i. You could start, rev, and stop the engine with a coin standing...
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    Schaeffer 5w-40 in Jeep 4.0

    Interesting, is this the Pentastar engine? I know these can sound a little clunky when running-think it had to do with the valves and timing chain. I think the thicker oil would help with this. The only disadvantage would be less flow in the bottom end of the engine. A lot of folks don't really...
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    Proper Oil Level

    Well, to an extent of course. Too much oil can of course foam when the engine is turning high RPMs. I usually keep it right at the very top of the crosshatched area.
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    Options for budget battery?

    Yes, these are good batteries. I have two of them in my truck. When I recently replaced them I was considering Motorcraft or these. Motorcrafts, while they may last longer, are considerably more expensive so I decided to got he other route. My trucks a 97 and doesn't have a lot of electrics...
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    Which SynPower 5W-30 ?

    Are those the latest requirements for Ford?
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    Are rebuilding engines a thing of the past?

    Interesting, rebuilding engine no doubtable requires lots of highly refined machine work. I think the cost of this machine works has gone up considerably throughout the years because of automation. With automation there are are fewer folk that can do this type of work and therefore change the...
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    Heavy duty trucks batteries

    Speaking of heat, make sure to reinstall the heat shield, if the vehicle has one.
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    First long trip in the Accord tomorrow....

    Originally Posted By: dlayman You guys in Florida are spoiled when it comes to paint chips. One winter in Pennsylvania and you'll have more than you can count. One of many reasons I like a winter beater. Lol, yes but if you live by the beach you will get rust, oh and lets not forget the heat...
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