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So what's wrong with the Airhog filters? was: Airhog filters almost free after Fram's rebate by Don Byrer
Other than a few derogatory comments abpout the price... No one really told me why I should NOT buy an Airhog filter. Is there a REAL reason???? At $11-16 for the standard filter for my 4.2L F150, The $31.99 Airhog with $20 rebate costs me $11.99 (I'm assuming shipping is similar
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December 8th 06 06:59 AM
by hls Go to last post
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Genset voltage reg: capacitor vs. AVR by Existential Angst[_2_]
What are the pro's/cons of each? One pro for caps is that they are cheaper! The AVR ditty for my unit would cost another near-$400. The pro for AVR is, presumably, much tighter voltage regulation with load. But mebbe AVR has its limits ito ruggedness? The voltage swing on my genset is 250 -...
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October 23rd 17 05:44 PM
by anonymous Go to last post
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Japanese cars are the best by [email protected]
Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17385761/ Japanese vehicle brands continue to rule the roost when it comes to car reliability, according to the latest annual survey from Consumer Reports... Toyota, Honda, Scion, Acura and Lexus took the top five places, in order, in the Consumer Reports list...
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March 19th 07 01:51 PM
by No Name Go to last post
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Motortrend article: 100 MPG+ Chevy Volt, GM's "Moon Shot" by [email protected]
It's an interesting article about how the car with a possible 100MPG+* rating come into being. "It was the equivalent of an Apollo moon shot: The company was going to invent a propulsion system and design an entirely new vehicle at the same time. "We don't normally let people do that," notes GM...
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February 9th 09 05:36 PM
by E. Meyer Go to last post
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hydrogen for nothing by RichD
www.nationalvapor.com http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/02/03/MTGDKNTC831.DTL&hw=hydrogen&sn=001&sc=1000
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March 4th 07 10:37 AM
by Autymn D. C. Go to last post
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Where can we get statistics of which BIKES pass the CaliforniaDMV riding test? by JoeSchmoe
On Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:03:47 -0700, Tim wrote: > You are obviously a finer rider than anyone *I* ever saw > take the MSF riding test. To compare the two tests with respect to realism and leniency: A) Free MV written test (from memory): - About 20 questions, some of which are purely whacko,...
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October 19th 10 12:51 PM
by Henry[_7_] Go to last post
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Diesel vs. Gasoline - why one preferred over another?? by Mark Levitski
Know nothing of cars (electrical person) - used public transportation all my life. Why is that 95% of passenger cars in the US are gasoline, yet diesel used in much of Europe? I read somewhere diesel is more efficient, plus unlike gas engine even UNMODIFIED diesel unit can run on "biofuels"...
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April 27th 05 10:52 PM
by Don Stauffer Go to last post
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Oil and Filter Change by Built_Well
larry moe 'n curly wrote: > ...replaced their own Popular Mechanics brand with Stanley... ======== Thanks for mentioning that Walmart sells Stanley tools. Picked up a 60-piece Stanley ratchet and socket set at Walmart today, since I needed a 10 millimeter socket for the Camry's air filter...
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November 13th 07 02:14 PM
by badgolferman Go to last post
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Crazy driving laws in your state or country by Arklin K.
In another thread, we were discussing crazy California laws and I got to wondering what crazy laws are in your state or country.
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July 28th 12 02:40 AM
by Tom $herman (-_-) Go to last post
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Any diesel mechanic gurus on here? by buffalo
I have a problem with a 4 cyl. diesel.
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January 16th 07 07:35 AM
by aarcuda69062 Go to last post
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what's the condenser for on a mechanical voltage regulator? by [email protected]
Just tried my '66 GTO's mechanical voltage regulator on my friend's '69 Firebird and it started charging his battery again. Even though he had bought a new voltage regulator a month or so ago. (And then an alternator.) His does not have the condenser installed on the voltage regulator like mine...
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November 15th 20 11:31 PM
by Elvin Opel mechanic Go to last post
28 3,940
survey: Best "rubber" protection/preservative by tsterkel
Did a search on this topic and it looks like there has been sporatic traffic on it. I would like to push the envelope on this. Hypothesis: Trim, openning rubber or EPDM should be cleaned, coated to preserve it. In addition it should be lightly lubricated where a moving part is involved (such as...
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November 4th 06 03:56 AM
by Mark[_1_] Go to last post
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Electric cars head toward another dead end by Existential Angst[_2_]
"brewertr" > wrote in message ... On Feb 6, 3:53 pm, jon_banquer > wrote: > http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/04/us-autos-electric-hydrogen-... > > "Vice Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada,...
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February 18th 13 11:08 PM
by Jim Wilkins[_2_] Go to last post
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Slick 50 - FROM THE BEGINNING? by Rebecca Webb
First, a thank you to all who contributed to making my Ford Contour last to 156K before I traded it in. Now I've got a 2004 Ford Taurus, purchased in February at 20K miles (Certified pre-owned, 6 years/75K warranty). I'm ready for my first oil change. Having a debate with the dealer mechanic. I...
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March 24th 05 03:30 PM
by The Real Tom Go to last post
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Carburetor EGR port question by Simpson
Does anyone have any idea how much vacuum should develop at an EGR port on a carburetor with the engine revved to about 2000rpm? I installed a brand spanking new Holley 2280 carburetor on my 87 Dodge Dakota V6 engine and failed the NO part of the California smog test. The HC and CO tests...
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March 25th 08 05:42 PM
by Tegger Go to last post
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Car diagnostic,immo,tuning details for building,schemas,hex. by liverepair
Licznik New version v4.8 + USB interface schematic + PCB + EPT file - Dongle Launch x431 update 2009 Renault DDT v2.6.0.0, v2.5.0.0, v2.3.0.1 with newest databases Universal Car radio calculator CalcGEN by I.S.A 2009 4th edition Tachosoft v19.3 , v18.1, v17.3 full Op-COM v1.39 090714 full project...
October 2nd 09 09:58 AM
by shanks Go to last post
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The Way to Paradise by algagaa
We are all in quest of true happiness. In this world, the idea of true/perfect happiness is not feasible because this world is inevitably doomed to total annihilation. True happiness is found only in dwelling upon Paradise, and enjoying its blessings. However, none would enter Paradise except...
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February 9th 08 01:23 AM
by Scott in Florida[_3_] Go to last post
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Fuel comparison charts by Existential Angst[_2_]
Perty inneresting. http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/fuel_comparison_chart.pdf Apropos of some recent diesel discussions, diesel fuel all by itself should give 13% more mpgs, just from the higher btu's per gallon alone. And, funnily enough, diesel appears to be about 13% more expensive at the...
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July 2nd 13 05:17 AM
by Ed Huntress Go to last post
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Moving battery: cable sizing, grounding ?'s by Jim
I have a typical nose heavy compact wagon and want to move the battery from the engine compartment, to the rear of the vehicle. I have two tech details to work out. 1. What size of batt cable to use. I will be using tinned marine grade wire, from Ancor Marine. The run will be no more than 15'...
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February 14th 06 08:24 PM
by John S. Go to last post
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Find the Love of Your LIfe! by [email protected]
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July 22nd 07 06:11 AM
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