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    Need new A/C compressor, VW Jetta GLI, Denso or Sanden?

    Just buy whichever is cheaper and don't worry about it.
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    How to recognize an overcharged AC system

    Allegedly. The patent ran out and they wanted to make something slightly different and a lot more expensive and profitable.
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    Federal Pacific Panel Prevents House Closing

    I have those in my house and I think everyone on my street does. No issues. They trip and everything like they are supposed to. No issue with Erie insurance.
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    Tipping at Fast Food Places

    This was at an Airbnb:
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    EVs on Long Road Trips

    That is what rental cars are for if you have an EV.
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    Counterfeit autolite spark plugs

    Part number cross references to a copper plug. Hard to believe that someone would counterfeit a copper plug, or at least I have never heard of that happening.
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    Metal carport garage roof leak

    We need pictures to better assess. I would have used a regular roofing tar to patch. https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Henry-208R-Rubberized-Wet-Patch-Black-Roof-Leak-Repair-Sealant-0-90-gal-HE208R142/100041225?
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    Help with Fuel Trims - 2002 Express 3500

    Isn't -11.7% long term fuel trim barely out of spec and going to be difficult to troubleshoot? Perhaps waiting for it to get worse is going to make it easier to figure out.
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    Trunk issues with both of my cars!

    I know that, but it's still a serious design flaw.
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    Cheapest new gas lawn mower

    I was wondering if the deck was plastic.
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    Trunk issues with both of my cars!

    That is a serious design flaw all by itself.
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    Trunk issues with both of my cars!

    I would just unplug the actuator and open the trunk with the key.
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    Giant cat hanging around!

    We need pictures!
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    I just saw two very substandard movies

    Want to watch a good movie, try EuroTrip.
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    Broken power steering pulley shaft!

    Pictures please!!!
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    will cabin air filter remove Skunk and Pot smells?

    I used to work at Blue Plains Waste Water Treatment Plant. When you work there you really only notice the smell for the first few seconds when you get out of your car. After that you don't notice any more, unless you go to this one part of the plant that is particularly smelly and you have to...
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    2014 Dodge Durango - changed left front CV axle, as boot was torn

    That one is listed as only for the AWD model, which uses different axles than the vastly superior FWD model which is what I have.
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    Vacuum Brake Bleeder Recommendation

    You need a MityVac type of thing to test vacuum devices anyway. So get one, even the Harbor Freight version: https://www.harborfreight.com/brake-bleeder-and-vacuum-pump-kit-63391.html But if I were to get another tool for brake bleeding it would be a pressure type.
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    2014 Dodge Durango - changed left front CV axle, as boot was torn

    Also just replaced an axle where I could not get a replacement boot. Fortunately it's actually relatively easy to replace axles on a 2018 Ford Escape. Step one was while the vehicle was still outside on the driveway was to clean it the best that I could so I could use the garden hose and some...
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