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Originally Posted By: Shannow Once asked an electrical engineer how fast electrons travelled in wire. He explained that it was the speed of light. Next question was why we don't need thrust blocks on turns. Blank stare "I'm too busy" That is not true, electrons move much slower than the...

Originally Posted By: LS2JSTS Looks like a great handy tool to have around, I'll be getting one soon. And a big thanks for manufacturing here in the States, always a pleasure to buy American made goods! Ditto for me.

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I have (or my wife does) a 2004 Avalon. The steering "lock" was always a question mark to me, it does not engage unless the wheel is rotated at least 1/2 a turn after the ignition is turned off. I always thought that was strange, as GM vehicles lock the wheel with much less movement. It should...

Thanks everyone, I also suspected sloshing, which is why I made sure to mention the stop/go, the hill, and the gauge fluctuating. I still have the sticker, being the original owner, and it says 20 gal tank. I normally *don't* go below 1/4 tank very often, but I still find it hard to believe it...

Not sure if this is the best place to post this, so here goes. I'm driving a few days ago, and getting to about 1/4 tank of gas left. I normally fill up at a station near my home, and had about 5 miles to go on a 50 mile round trip. As I accelerate and slow down in traffic, my gas gauge is...

Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah I remember getting my first Harddrive (a Seagate ST-251) which only cost $450 for 40 MB. And it was amazing when the 3.5 inch floppy disks came out as you could get 720k on it. And you did not a envelope to put it in. Back then it was a big thing if in your...

Originally Posted By: aussiek2000 FWIW, the thermac system keeps the throttle blades from icing and getting stuck at one position. Same reason there are heated throttle bodies. Thanks for the heads-up, aussiek2000, I saw the Haynes manual mentioned that, but I live in a mild climate. If this...

Originally Posted By: crinkles i would not sign up for it. they have basically made what is the landlords problem, yours. I pay my rent and utility bills (based on what I actually use); they fix everything. simple. FWIW my power bill is $120 -$150 per month, water $20. Family of five...

Originally Posted By: rclint My question is did it have a mass air flow sensor, and if so what did you do with it ? Open loop for a mass air flow sensor will give poor economy along with performance, an air flow sensor really is a good thing as long as they are working correctly. The picture...

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Just put this in, a K&N XStream. Yes, I had some reasons, the Thermac bypass was stuck on hot most of the time (it's a mechanical system with no vacuum motor), and the snorkel intake hose was collapsed a bit. The only "emissions" control I lose is the Thermac air warmer, which always seemed of...

Originally Posted By: mitsuman47 Originally Posted By: KilgoreBass A restriction gauge would never show a filter with a (big) hole in it, so visual inspection is still a good idea, IMO. How does an air filter get a big hole in it? And, are we talking big like golf ball sized? Or, big like...

I just read this on the Amsoil site. I recently changed my rear diff oil to Severe Gear 75W-90, and used Permatex red RTV (high temp) to seal it, will this be a problem? [6] 1988-99 models Do not use synthetic lubricant in axles using RTV sealant. Synthetic lubricant will chemically attack RTV...

A restriction gauge would never show a filter with a (big) hole in it, so visual inspection is still a good idea, IMO.