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    Buying a generator after Sandy

    Well after 11 days without electricity on Long Island I think its time for me to get a generator. I plan on getting a 6500 watt portable along with a manual transfer switch. My neighbors were running either the Honda EM6500 or the Generac 6500 GP. Boy what a difference in price between the two...
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    2004 Camry timing belt

    I own a 2004 Camry LE V6 with only 27000 miles. Any advice on when I should replace the timing belt and should I have the water pump replaced at the same time.
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    Costco Generator

    After the hurricane and 5 days without electricity the wife is demanding we get a generator. I plan to install a manual transfer switch to hook the generator up. Costco will have on sale the end of the month a ETQ generator 7250/8250 with electric start for $650.00 delivered.I know these...
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    3M Windo Weld

    I had a bad water leak flooding the drivers side of my 96 Beretta and used 3M Windo Weld to seal the windshield and body seams. The fix was successful but unfortunately it was a messy job and even though I was wearing plasic gloves I got the Windo Weld on my hands and arms. I tried everything to...
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    AutoRX and 1994 Camry power steering

    I own a 1994 Camry V6 with 102,000 miles. The rack and pinion is leaking a small amount of fluid (quarter size drip on driveway daily) Would adding AutoRX help in stopping the leak? Also, if it will and I run the AutoRX 1000 miles would using the turkey baster method of replacing the fluid be...
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    Spare Tire Replacement

    I have a 1994 Camry and have never had to use the spare tire. This tire is now 12 years old. I am replacing the current tires on the auto tomorrow. These tires are 3 years old and have sufficient tread left to be used as a spare. Should I replace the original spare with one of the tires being...
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    New Tires and Wheel Alignment

    I am getting new tires for my auto. The car needs a wheel alignment. Should I get the alignment done before installing the new tires ( Costco does not do alignments) or after they are installed? Which way is preferable.
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    Help Me Choose New Tires

    Its time to get new all-season tires for my 1994 Camry LE V6 in size 205/65R15. I have narrowed it down to the following: Michelin Pilot XGT H4 - 205/65HR15 - $85 a tire BF Goodrich Traction T/A H - 205/65R15 - $78 a tire BF Goodrich Traction TA V - 205/65R15 - $99 a tire The car in driven...
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    Spare Tire

    I own a 1994 Toyota Camry V-6 since new. I still have the original full service spare tire which has never been out of the trunk. I've read that rubber deteriorates over time. Is this spare safe to use (should the need arise) or should I replace it??
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    Buying Tires ar Costco

    I just bought a set of Michelin X Radials at Costco for my Beretta. I checked their tire prices online before going to my local Costco. The online price was $4.00 cheaper per tire online than the stores listed price. They matched the price. I would suggest if you plan to purchase tires from them...
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    Toyota certified used car warranty delimma

    My son owns a 2000 Corolla with 72000 miles that uses 1 quart of oil every 400 miles (when driving over 50 MPH - under 50 MPH greatly reduced oil usage)) Since its a Toyota certified used vehicle we took it to Toyota for diagnosis and repair. We were told that there appears to be excessive oil...
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    2000 Corolla VE Excessive Oill Consumption

    My son has a 2000 Corolla that he bought used at 30000 miles. The auto now has approximate 70000 miles on the odometer. Prior to the last oil change he did 3000 mile oil changes at Jiffy Lube (against my advise).Unfortunately he never check his oil level between oil changes. He went on a 400...
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    Where did the oil go??????

    My son owns a 2000 Toyota Corolla with 67000 miles. He had his last oil change about 3000 miles ago at Jiffy lube. He just when on a trip of about 500 miles. He says before he left on the trip he was 1/2 quart low on oil. On his was home his oil light went on. He pulled into the nearest gas...
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    AutoRX in 1994 Camry

    I own a 1994 Toyota Camry V6 with 80,000 miles. The car is used mostly on short trips with 3000 mile dino oil changes. I just finished my first complete AutoRx treatment. The auto runs much smoother but has developed a small oil leak.I know this a common occurrence and hopefully the leak will...
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    Just bought a used 1996 Beretta - Maintenance advice

    I just bought a 1996 Chevrolet Beretta that only has 6200 miles on the odometer from the 82 year old aunt of a friend. The only maintenance that has been done on the vehicle was once a year oil changes. I would appreciate any recommendations for maintenance I should do on the auto before putting...
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    Auto RX in 94 Camry

    I'm new to the forum and after reading all the post on AutoRX I decided to give it a try in my 94 Camry LE-V6 with 78000 miles. I have always done 3000 mile oil changes with Castrol GTX and the car runs fine. I changed the oil and filter and added AutoRX this past weekend. Do you believe when I...
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    AutoRX

    I owned a 1994 Toyota Camry V6 with about 80,000 miles on the odometer. The oil and filter have been changed every 3000 miles with Castrol GTX 5-30 or 10-30.The engine runs fine and does uses very little oil between oil changes. Would I benefit from using AutoRX to clean out the engine or just...
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    Toyota Camry Oil Filter

    I am still deciding what oil filter to use with my new 2004 Camry LE-V6 - 3.0. I can get the Toyota OEM Oil Filter - #08922-02011 for about $4.00 a piece. Is this a good filter to use in the Camry? Any recommendations or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
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    New Camry Oil Change

    I just got a new 2005 Toyota Camry LE -V6. Haven't bought a new car in 10 years. From reading the board I plan to use Toyota OEM oil filters. Can some of the experts here advise when I should do my first oil change and what brand oil to use in this engine. Toyota dealer says to change the oil at...
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