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    Help! Daughter poured oil in coolant tank

    She drove it back and forth to work all week. Definitely got up to operating temperature.
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    Help! Daughter poured oil in coolant tank

    My daughter just called and informed me that she added a quart of oil to the coolant tank by mistake about a week ago on my old Dodge Caravan. She was adding another quart today when she noticed her mistake. How bad is it that she's driven a week with oil in the coolant? Can I just drain the...
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    Can No Longer Send Photos From My Phone To My Desktop ??

    Perhaps your phone is set to only synchronize photos when connected to a WiFi network and your not connected to WiFi.
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    5 week vacation this summer

    I'd recommend forgetting the foreign countries and doing a driving trip around the U.S. Buy a tent and camp at as many national parks as possible. If you're not a camper rent a small RV or Minvan and throw an inflatable bed in back. Easy camping. Take a Northern route to on the way to...
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    Coming to a complete stop at a stop sign

    Full stops are terrible for fuel economy. Any time there is a clear view in all directions at a stop sign I do a slight roll thru. Not high speed, but, keep the car rolling. Been driving a LONG time and never received a ticket for rolling a stop.
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    Who has flown Spirit?

    I swore off Spirit several years ago because of several very late departures... over 4 hours late. I decided to give them another chance in early 2018 because I read an article that said they had really improved their on time performance. 1st flight was round trip to Florida, on time, good...
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    Who has flown Spirit?

    I swore off Spirit several years ago because of several very late departures... over 4 hours late. I decided to give them another chance in early 2018 because I read an article that said they had really improved their on time performance. 1st flight was round trip to Florida, on time, good...
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    Charge new Interstate battery?

    The charger only displays the voltage of the battery when first connected. Once the unit starts charging the display alternates between showing what voltage battery it's connected to and the percentage charged. I found several reviews of this particular model that complained of A) the stupid...
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    Charge new Interstate battery?

    It displays 12 .1 volts and a percentage charged. There is a button to select 3A charge for powersport batteries or 15A for automotive/marine batteries. I don't know if the charger actually uses 15 Amps. It says it's a microprocessor controlled smart charger, so, I guessed that it would adjust...
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    Charge new Interstate battery?

    I just bought a new Interstate Group 34 battery from Costco to replace the failiing 2.5 year old Autocraft Silver from AA. After installation I put my battery charger on it. It's a newer Schumacher charger that displays voltage and percent charge. It started out at 70% charge. After about 15...
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    Some really bad news about dad

    Sorry to hear about your father's diagnosis Stevie. I've lost both my parents now and I recently experienced something that made me think "man I wish I had done that". My cousin sat down with my 98 year old aunt, who is as sharp as a tack, and had an interview style conversation with her about...
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    Can't start car when hot.

    Had a very similar situation with a 2001 Miata. Ended up being the starter after replacing the cam position sensor.
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    Can't start car when hot.

    Had a very similar situation with a 2001 Miata. Ended up being the starter after replacing the cam position sensor.
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    Audi A4 vs Volkswagen CC...or good old Passat?

    I'd expand the search a couple of years older and go for the S4.
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    Bought a used Grand Cherokee

    Nice vehicle! If you don't have service records from the previous owner I'd change ALL fluids ASAP. Transmission, transfer case, front and rear axle fluid, coolant. All are rather pricey through the dealership and many people skip them.
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    '04 Fiesta MTF Viscosity Choice

    Looks like Redline MT-85 would be the appropriate product for your application. If in doubt, use the "contact us" link on the Redline web page. They are usually very responsive. I've used Red Line gear oil in a few of my cars and have been very happy with the performance.
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    where have I been

    If your supplies are old you probably have a propane cylinder. You might want to pick up a cylinder of MAPP gas that burns hotter and works better with the newer lead free solder.
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    Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1

    I asked Red Line if they made an equivalent a couple of months ago. Their response was "at this point we don’t offer a cross for the SG1 differential gear oil." Not that this helps you, but, it leads me to believe there is something unique about the oil.
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    ZDDP additive for early 70's car?

    I googled "ZDDP additives". Many products available from Amazon, Walmart, and Advanced Auto Parts to name a few.
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    What is the best concert you ever attended ?

    Springsteen- Detroit, 1980 The Eagles- Chrisler Arena, Ann Arbor, MI 1979 Santana- Pine Knob Theater, Clarkston, MI 1982 Bob Seger at Pine Knob many times! Great concerts that stick out in my mind among many others. And one song from Elton John during a 1980 concert in Detroit. I remember the...
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