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    Gas Station Pump Question

    Recently Ive switched to using mid grade at my favorite Chevron station, upon doing so I notice how much faster the mid and premium grades pump...and how all the regular filler upers are still pumping long after Ive left the station. This is not my imagination, its not the size tank they have...
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    Degreasers safe for waxed finishes

    I recently spoke with a mobile detail guy and asked him how he gets all the love bugs off so easy, his response was "a degreaser", but after that he wouldnt divulge any more information. There are dozens of degreasers available, some are rather harsh...I want one I can use weekly without...
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    Cop question

    On I-95 in the Brevard county area(Florida) there are about 4(maybe more) empty Sherrifs cars that have been sitting(at various points) on the side of the road for over a week now...whats the idea behind this? Is it to make unsuspecting drivers to think that there is actually an officer there...
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    Current NOACKs

    Where can someone like myself find current NOACKs to compair? Ive spent the better part of last night and this morning looking throughout BITOG, but after doing so, I realized all of this research was old news...and of the old news, I found these values to be conflicting, dependent upon where...
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    ATF level

    Ive got an automatic Suzuki Aerio SX, the dipstick for this has always been a mystery for me(as well as others). Since the day I drove it home its always read off the end of the full mark, no matter the method of checking(hot, cold, at idle)...after driving the car for almost 3 years Im...
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    Power window seals

    I know this topic isnt very "detail" oriented, but I need a readily available product to lube the rubber on my power windows tracks. The windows go up rather slowly and Ive been advised to lube the tracks...now heres the detail question...What can I use to lube this without getting it all over...
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    Suzuki OEM oil filter

    I see on the side of the can "Made in Autraila" and I know Suzuki doesnt make filters...so who does make them for Suzuki? Any ideas? Looks like a quality filter. BTW this came off a Suzuki Aerio SX(FYI its a car)
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    Spark Knock/Pinging

    I own an 03 Suzuki Aerio thats had spark knock/pinging since it had 18,000 miles on it. Ive taken it in for warranty on this atleast 4 times. First they blame my gas, I used only Shell for the first year, then switch to Chevron and later to no avail. Then they suggested I decarbonize and gave me...
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    Magnuson Moss quote?

    Im looking for a quote from the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act...the one stating that I can put any reputable manufacutres parts on my car and not have to worry about voiding the warranty. Ive read it several times but cant seem to find what Im looking for...any help would be appreciated...I had...
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    Oil for Florida climate?

    Im confused, Ive read as much as I could find, but everybody seems to live in the artic tundra...but Im having a hard time figuring out if I should run 5w-30, 10w-30 or 0w-30 for my particular climate zone. The manufacturer recommends 5w-30, I run it to the full manufactures recommended OCI 7500...
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    MENSA VOCABULARY

    MENSA VOCABULARY The MENSA Invitational once again asked members to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition. Here are this year's {2005} winners: 1. Intaxication: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts...
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    Seafoam in crankcase

    Anybody ever add Seafoam to thier crankcase? What can I expect...pros and cons? I currently use M1 and do the factory recommended 7500 mile OCIs in my 03 Suzuki Aerio 2.0L with 40,000 miles. I have a pinging issue and have been using Seafoam for a couple of months(7500 miles)...I use it the...
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    Cleaning Spark Plugs

    Sorry if this has been covered, I did try the search feature. Ive got about 4 or 5 sets of perfectly good spark plugs that I have been experimenting with(different heat ranges as well as electrodes and brands)...all the plugs still look good, but Id like to clean them up and make the ground...
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    Battery/Alternator tests

    Saturday night it was humid and rainy...stop at the store and leave the lights, AC, wipers, stereo(down low) and engine running with my girl still in the car...get a pack of smokes and get back on the road. The windshield was a little fogged from the ACs coldness so I hit the washers...my washer...
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