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I believe the flashing TPMS indicator indicates a system fault with the TPMS, not low pressure. Dealer will be your best bet for fixing this (unless you are out of warranty due to mileage).

Originally Posted By: DuckRyder Well, not only all that but she had to pair her phone and enable 911 assist if it is a like my truck. And it probably reminds you every time you start the vehicle that 911 is set to ON (or off). The article mentions two accidents in one night - both hit and...

Originally Posted By: JHZR2 So the question comes to WHY YOU need a ground, as a computer buff - electronics or general safety. A GFCI-protected grounding-type receptacle without an equipment-grounding conductor is safer than a grounding-type receptacle with an equipment-grounding conductor...

So the feature in some cars where they can automatically call 911 when you're in an accident isn't actually new, but it is making its way to more and more makes and models. It turns out that if you have this feature, you might want to reconsider running from the scene of an accident...

Mid ranged or better tablet formulations like Cascade Complete or Finish All In One seem to work better than gel based products. Powder based tablets also seem to cause less buildup in the dishwasher spray arms, screens, and tub (particularly noticeable if yours is a stainless steel tub)...

Just a thought, is it possible that a marginal fuel pump was finished off under the strain of trying to run with low voltage? Being an '04, I'm guessing it has a lot of miles on it and maybe it was just time for both the alternator and the fuel pump to fail. Sometimes running something with low...

Originally Posted By: supton Wonder how they found out about the issue. I mean, no accidents or injuries, so... how did they find out about the issue? [I'm in no way bashing, I'm curious if they are periodically tearing down vehicles and doing quality checks, or if enough techs in the pits were...

Thinking about buying a rental car makes me think about that episode of Top Gear where Jeremy drove across New Zealand in the "fastest car in the world," a rented Toyota Corolla. He drove it like a maniac on gravel roads, before ultimately trashing it in an accident with a tractor. Maybe an...

I suspect electrical issues with the car, or maybe you have an uncommon battery size and are getting old stock batteries. As many have stated there are basically 3 manufacturers of lead acid car batteries that are common in the US - Johnson Controls, East Penn/Deka, and Exide. Of the 3, Exide...

I wouldn't believe aftermarket manufacturers saying their components meet OE specs, especially those using the lowest bidder - no matter where the part comes from. Another challenge is that since they might buy parts from different companies in China but slap the same brand on them, some may be...

CRC red can.

Is it just me or does the interior of that car look like some kind of strange mashup of 80's designs and more modern designs? The vents remind me of what you would see on the 80's. The digital instrument cluster is in the wrong location, but it looks like a more modern version of some of the...

Ramps + stands seem like the best option to me, but just ramps seems a heck of a lot safer than just a jack. I don't recall any stories about serious injuries or deaths with proper use of ramps. On the other hand, there have been many injuries and deaths from working under cars supported by just...

Originally Posted By: qwerty1234 A DUI is the crime that the law abiding citizen will most encounter. You sure about that? There are people who don't drink at all, whether due to religious reasons, health reasons (such as medications), or just a dislike of how alcohol tastes. There are also...

Looks like the battery generated excessive gas but not enough to pop the vents open. This can happen if the battery is being overcharged. It can also happen if one or more cells go bad, as this can cause the others could be overcharged even in a properly functioning electrical system. I haven't...

These batteries are fairly universal. You should be fine as long as the terminals match and the battery physically fits. The booster pack should have some vent holes in it so it should not count as a sealed container. It doesn't take much... there just needs to be a way for any gas generated...

Originally Posted By: sayjac "Poppet" sounds like nitrile combo valve design not used in this application. Rather a standard separate coil spring dome end bypass is used. And Champ, who makes ACD, did use a nylon blue button dome end bypass with leaf spring design very similar to Fram in it's...

Interstate is made by Johnson Controls... they are a very high quality battery. You should not have any issues with it.

Originally Posted By: gregk24 On picture #5 there is a rip in the media, am I right? If so, was that caused by you or was it already there? DO tell. Doesn't look like a rip to me, just looks like [censored] on the filter media probably introduced after it was cut open.

Originally Posted By: SilverC6 They had name brand motor oil on the shelves that was so old that it was about to ooze through the bottles. Did you catch the API spec by any chance? Selling old oil that could damage modern cars is downright negligent.