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...and I get a Baker's Dozen. Of course, I instantly checked my C/C for a $250 charge; but no, only $25. Even if I do the right thing, this is going to be a hassle. Hmmm...

About two weeks ago the battery (the alternator, I pulled that and replaced it w/a Borg Warner; two days later, battery is again dead. At first I thought I had a parasitic drain somewhere, but before pulling fuses to go that route, I decided to check the voltage at the battery while the car is...

Trying to save a bit of money while upgrading the interior of my '66 Mustang. The passenger and rear bench seats (vinyl) are both in good shape, other than they are just old and have 46 years of minor wear on them. Any suggestions on products to bring back old vinyl like this? I don't need...

I've got a bunch of old fasteners that are grimy and have some rust on the threads. I'm quite sure I could just wipe them off a bit and reinstall them later, but I was wondering if there is a solvent or cleaner solution that might clean these things up a bit better. Mind you, I'm not looking to...

I know that it's standard to bleed the passenger rear wheel first, but the instructions that came w/my Mityvac advise to start w/the driver front. Does that sound kosher? This is a complete brake job (M/C-to-drums) and I've already bench bled the M/C. But Mityvac's suggestion caught me off...

Looks like I got too aggressive while installing a new Wix filter on a new Autolite 2100. This morning I commenced w/fine tuning the carb and I noticed a fuel drip from the fuel inlet; went to "gently" tighten the connection and it all went badly. A bigger fuel leak and, when I backed out the...

I'm in the process of replacing the gas tank on an old Mustang and since I have ample access now to the rear end, I decided to put in new leaf springs and shocks. That said, I want to make sure I'm doing this right: 1) Chock front wheels. 2) Remove rear tires (for access). 3) Jack up car...

Two weeks ago I was out for a ride and lost all electrical. Pulled over, did a few checks and found the 15A main fuse had blown (lucky the spare was still there). Anyway, replaced it and off I went with no problems. So yesterday I get my bike out, turn the key and find myself w/out electrical...

I've read a few threads recently on various Mazda forums/boards about improving throttle response in Mazda 2.3l & 2.5l engines by grounding the throttle body. The results people report run the gamut from incredible to snake oil, which is naturally off-putting to someone like myself who isn't...

I'm piecing together a couple of backup workstations from a myriad of old computer parts (namely DBAN (free) performing that function? Thanks, M_C

I'm trying to find the oil plug torque spec for my Mazda5; there's nothing in the owner's manual and web support on this vehicle is lacking. That said, I suspect that all Mazda 2.5l oil pans are the same, so I was wondering if any of you Mazda6 and CX-7 owners might know the torque number...

I've been fighting a small stain on my driver's seat upholstery for a while now. Though the original stain disappeared, there is now a visible edge shown where the upholstery cleaner was applied. Apply more cleaner, the edge moves further out; on and on. The products I have used are your typical...

I've been keeping an eye on a Mazda5 forum now that I own one and I happened upon a thread today where someone claims to drain & fill their A/T every OCI (5K). In all my time here at BITOG, I've never read something similar...which is surprising considering this is BITOG. So anyway, does anyone...

The 250GB HD on my wife's Compaq Presario CQ60-215DX died last week. Being as she hardly uses this laptop anyway...not to mention, it's a piece of junk...I didn't want to spend all that much to fix it (she essentially uses it for photo storage & manipulation). Anyway, I decided to replace it w/a...

So I'm killing time today (namely posting here) while trying to back up work files to a new WD 1TB Passport HD, as it's a painfully slow process due to my server's 2.0 USB ports. Using a little guestimation, it's going to be 4+ hours to backup records...and this is a process we'll need to be...

Sorry if this has been covered before, but I'm looking for a simple tool to remove body part push-pins (for plastic wheel well shields, underbody covers, etc.). My Mazda5 is due for an oil change and I don't want to mess w/needle nose pliers or screwdrivers; as I'm going to be changing the oil...

Looking for help with an oil & filter recommendation on the following vehicle: [Note: I'd like to stick w/a somewhat easy-to-find oil from a major automotive or discount chain; no boutiques.] 1) 2012 Mazda5. 2) Manufacturer requires 0W20 (SM/ILSAC); 7.5K/6mth (Schedule 1, namely due to month...

I may soon be buying a new Mazda5, but the vehicle is located in a city 250 miles away; thus, I'll be flying over and driving back w/it. Anyway, the return is an easy four hour interstate drive, save for a mountain pass climb/descent. Now this may sound silly, but how would you approach the...

My gas mileage has recently taken a bit of hit on my '05 Pontiac Vibe AWD w/57K miles, so amongst other things, I decided to install some new plugs and a new PCV. Based upon good reports on Corolla, Matrix & Vibe forums, I went w/the NGK Iridium IX and they came pre-gapped between .042-.044...

A local chain (Fred Meyer) is running a BoGo on this mystery oil, limit of 6 free quarts. It comes in a nondescript black container, no sourcing info as far as I can see, it has no starburst symbol and comes in most flavors (30w, 5-30, 10-30, 10-40 & 20-50). From what I gather, the brand name...