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  1. ahoier

    mother's boyfriend changed her password....

    It's Windows Vista I believe.....not Windows 7 or 8.....the PC is a couple years old....2010 she got it or so if that gives you an idea..... Yea....they had a dispute and he changed her password......before being hauled away in cuffs.... Is there anyway I can get access to her account? No...
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    QSGB 5W30 - 5275 miles - 88 Dodge Aries 2.2L

    Quaker State Green Bottle 5W-30 5275 miles on Oil (yes.....quite a bit more than manufacturer recommended back in 1988 :P) 51597 miles on vehicle 1988 Dodge Aries 2.2L Typically high way driving.....but some short trips here and there.....but here in FL, it warms up pretty quick.....but this...
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    fix a stuck/broke manual/crank door?

    OK...kind of odd....this 88 Aries I got, ever since I got it, the 2 rear, driver and passenger windows will not roll down....the handle seems like it's "catching" on something.....called up a local "Window Repair Shop" (who appears to specialize in 12 volt POWER windows) and he gave me some good...
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    99 Pontiac Sunfire, fan won't turn on?

    Brother has a 99 Pontiac Sunfire, the radiator fan will not operate. Fan works fine when hooked up to the battery directly (12 volt)... I found the fuse box under the hood, but there's nothing labeled....any way of knowing which fuse and/or relay is for the fan....? Have a feeling it's the...
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    To upgrade/rebuild or go new?

    So.....been contemplating a new computer lately....undecided if I want to upgrade/rebuild or go with a "new" system. This system is about 6 years or so to my knowledge.....it was a Walmart Special a good couple years ago, eMachines W3616. Interestingly enough, it's actually still available/for...
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    Anything fun in Palm Springs, CA?

    I'm heading to Palm Springs, CA for vacation....helping a friend move out there. Anyone familiar with the area want to chime in with some ideas of fun stuff to do/see?
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    Transmission analysis, safe through the dipstick?

    Would I get any "better" of an analysis if I were to drop the pan and grab the sample...? Just kind of curious. I did get a 4 oz. sample using a siphon from one of those "MixMizer" 2 Cycle Oil mix syringes, along with 2 feet or so of ice maker tubing.....due to the "taught" ice maker tubing, it...
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    tire size change, effect on engine/transmission

    If I plus size accordingly, I won't be "taxing" my automatic transmission or engine will I? Really considering going a tad bigger, likely "plus-zero" only, since I don't think I'm quite ready ($$$) to change out my stock rims (they aren't bent yet lol).... right now I got 185/70R14 on it....if...
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    transmission seal weeping..?

    OK....this 88 Aries had the transmission rebuilt last year, 8/28/10....well, went in for an oil change yesterday at Walmart, and the tech noticed ATF 'weeping'/wet under the vehicle....so they let me know. they let me go into the lower bay but I did not really know what I was looking at.... I...
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    Pan drop ATF changing.......

    Any idea what the high cost is all about? Called around yesterday to get a rough estimate.....Dodge/Chrysler dealer says $155, another dealer says $149, called one Firestone, they said they won't touch it since the car (88 Aries) is too old, even though it's low miles (46k....), another...
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    any virgin mobile users?

    I currently am using Virgin Mobile, satisfied with the service, been using them for 3+ years now, and no problems. Been through 3 phones.....first one was the Kyocera Marbl lol, second and third were the "LG Flare" - second died, and VM replaced it free of charge, since it was "under warranty" -...
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    3614 Filter Recall.....?

    I was astonished today to find my local WM completely wiped out of their 3614 filters.....no PH, no TG, no XGs......not even any "ST"s.....went up to their automotive desk, and they said ALL of their FRAM filters were recalled per Honeywell or somesuch....? The only one's "not affected" were...
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    car ate another serpentine belt?

    lol.....yes it did...any idea why? What happened? Or suggestions to "check out" when I get back to the disabled vehicle? at the moment it's on the side of the road, it's been down pouring allllll day today! And actually, the moisture/rain is what I've been blaming it in.....I was driving down...
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    "new" RP SN good as the old SL?

    Was down the oil aisle at my local WM, and noticed they got "new" bottles of RP "SN" rated, with the dexos1 moniker as well even.... Is it still as good as the "SL", particularly for "classic" cars? Was really looking forward to going with the RP 5W-30...but not too keen on the SN rating in...
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    aftermarket radiator over-flow tank?

    Any viable options available? It's for an 88 Aries. All I could find online were some strange looking tanks: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Radiator-Overflow-Tank-3%22-X-10%22-Stainless-Spectre_22905555-P_N4407_P%7CGRP2061A_____#fragment-4 Would something...
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    differences in gas caps....?

    Is there any? Stant for example, has 4 different caps available for my car.... http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=48529 - Pre-Release Locking Fuel Cap http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=48552 - Regular Locking Fuel Cap, Emission Control...
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    gas station pump shuts off automatically....?

    Hello: Noticed this 2 subsequent fuel ups so far.....last week, I fueled up at a Chevron station, and I would squeeze the trigger and I would hear/feel the gasoline coming through the hose/pump, and after a couple gallons the pump would shut off, as if the tank was full (it was not, gas gauge...
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    Found my wheel size door placard, finally....lol.

    I was "cleaning up"/detailing my 88 Dodge Aries today, inside and out, and well......I stumbled upon the "metal" door placard which is supposed to list the recommended tire size, and tire pressure for the vehicle, etc...apparantly the previous owner painted OVER the metal placard when he did the...
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    vacuum leak -

    I had a thought the other day regarding Used oil analysis....I know some say they are garbage, others are all about them, etc...and well, I'm kind of curious; I see the "potential" they have. Something I've been thinking, if a vehicle has a "vacuum leak" - basically, the engine getting air into...
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    what kind of ATF? 88 dodge aries 2.2L

    Anyone got any input? The Haynes manual (1996 edition) says Dex/Merc....but have read some people say that years ago Crysler/Dodge back-spec'd and now are saying ATF+3 or +4 can be safely used....? Any ideas or suggestions? Or should I just go with the Castrol High Mileage that specs "both"...
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