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    Any lawn experts? Suggestions for planting grass in northern KY.

    As the title suggests, I need some help with grass seed choices for my lawn. I can't really call it a lawn, it's two acres in a "subdivision" but honestly I don't really care what grows as long as it's green and resembles grass. Some portion of it has been tore up from equipment when I built...
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    Brake caliper mounts - which side is which?

    I've never encountered this before, but both of my rear caliper brackets are symmetrical and I've mixed them up. The only difference between the two is the slide pins in that one has a rubber bushing, the other does not. If you hold them together in the same orientation, one has the slide pin...
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    2006 Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L, whine/noise on deceleration from rear end

    I helped a buddy do a front suspension refresh with new ball joints among other things. He also needs new brakes all around which he'll tackle himself. His latest complaint is that the rear end is making a rough/whine/grinding type noise (I haven't test drove it, so going off 2nd party info)...
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    Issue with replacing Xenon headlight assemblies

    I was quite excited to see that Rockauto had CAPA certified Xenon/projector headlight assemblies available for my 2007 Pacifica. The Xenon option was only available on the Limited trim (probably <10% of these cars sold) and of the Limited, probably 10% of buyers paid the $500 for the Xenon...
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    How to remove skunk smell on vehicle?

    On my way to work ('07 Pacifica) I heard a thump-thump like I'd run over road debris. Once I got to work it was terribly obvious what it was-- I'd flattened a skunk. Got home and I can't even park it in the garage it smells so bad, it even permeates into the cabin when it sits. I've localized...
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    2002 F150 4.2L crank and no-start

    Helping a co-worker diagnose his non starting (but healthy cranking) 2002 F-150 4.2L w/ 220K. It began by working intermittently (but never left him stranded), seemed the colder the weather, the more problems he had on initial start. He took it to a local-yokal mechanic who charged him to...
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    Forscan PATS key programming - 2010 Expedition

    I have a buddy that needs a spare key for his Expedition, his wife keeps losing it. He bought two new cheap ones off Ebay and had them cut for a few bucks, wants to see if I can program them. I downloaded Forscan and discovered my china clone MDI (VCX Nano) is recognized and seems to play well...
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    Any way to fix failed clear coat?

    It's starting to get ugly. Clear coat failure started off in tiny bubbles around the top of the hatch and on top of the door sills, and a portion of the roof. All were very minor and weren't an eyesore. Not unusual for a southern vehicle (came from NC) that probably had never been garaged...
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    I'll be asking for the VIN when ordering parts for other people.

    Had a friend ask me if I'd be willing to change out O2 sensors for his friend, someone unknown to me. 2013 Fusion which has a few engine choices in that year, so that was the first question. Took him a day or two to get back with me and said "1.6L". I always offer to order parts for people since...
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    2013 Fusion 1.6T O2 sensor replacement

    This is the latest random "can you help me out" I've gotten from a co-worker. He has a 2013 Fusion 1.6T that's giving him the infamous P0420 catalytic convertor inefficiency code. No driveability issues whatsoever. Like most co-workers that have hit me up for car fixes, they don't want to drive...
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    2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD ball joint replacement

    I have a friend that tells me his 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 needs new ball joints. I'm planning on helping him, but I haven't looked at it yet. Is it wiser to replace control arms w/ ball joints preinstalled in the application or just the ball joints? Any special tools required, or anything that...
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    Chrysler oil dipsticks breaking off

    I bought my 2007 Pacifica back in 2018 and one of the first few times I pulled the oil dipstick the handle broke off. Getting the dipstick out wasn't difficult and the new part was some $20 or so. Five years later, I have to use enough effort to pull the dang thing out that I'm confident it's...
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    Hybrid electric water heater - anyone install one?

    The 50 gallon water heater in my home, an all-electric Lochinvar installed in 2007 (when home was built), is nearing the end of its life. I have slowly turned up the heat dial over the last year or two and got some extra time, but lately I'm getting rather tired of taking luke warm showers. Have...
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    Next size smaller coolant hose from 5/8?

    I'm replacing a Chrysler part number 4677673AQ, it's an oil cooler outlet hose for my '07 Pacifica that has coolant running through it. It's basically unobtainium at this point and any place that appears to have it wants $70+ for a 10 inch hose. It has some crazy bends to it, but I'm attempting...
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    12 quart box oil - where have you been all my life?

    This is my first time buying/using oil in a 12 quart box. The price/qt is decent at Walmart, but hardly a bargain. That said, the math works out because my modern cars that use modern oil both take 6 quarts. I like to change to different brand oils often, so not having orphan leftovers hanging...
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    New furry family member

    Now that our boundless energy Jack Russell (mix) is 2 and well past the annoying puppy stage, we were ready for another dog. The stars aligned just right and found the one we were looking for. Last male they had. He's still adjusting to his new home, but he's getting more playful all the time.
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    OBD-I scanner for '94 GM?

    My FIL has an '87 Jeep J10 that him & some buddies turned into an off-road vehicle years ago. It's been sitting a long time and I'm helping him get everything running right. It has a GM LT-1 350 V8 supposedly from a '96 Caprice swapped in, along with a TH-400 transmission and dual transfer...
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    2008 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7L clutch replacement

    My FIL owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 with the 6.7L Cummins / G56 6 speed, with a slipping clutch under moderate to heavy load. It has close to 100K miles and has already had a clutch replacement around 70K. The previous clutch replacement was done by a local "speed" shop supposedly using a heavy...
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    2007 Chrysler Pacifica - rear negative camber

    I have a 2007 Pacifica that has severe negative rear camber. One side is roughly -1.3*, the other side -2.1*, way out of spec. I believe these issues begin after some suspension work. The OEM load leveling shocks (expensive Nivomats) were worn creating a bouncier than usual ride in the rear...
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    2020 Silverado 3500 - Limp mode, trailer issue or not?

    I was helping a co-worker rewire a tandem axle gooseneck trailer that has four brake actuators on it. Simple enough job, we completely rewired all four from front to back and tested them, but only three engage the brake despite verifying power @ all brake actuators. First couple times taking...
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