Forum: Technology
April 1st 21, 05:06 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Views: 5,879
Mice
wrote:
> I've had a mouse/mice under the hood. I've heard dryer sheets will deter them, any other suggestions? Besides a pellet gun or other fire arm.........
Mothballs.
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Forum: Technology
March 25th 21, 10:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,252
Blended synthetic motor oil
mike wrote:
> Up until this month I always bought the dino juice at Costco on sale
> which a
> few cases of lasted me until the next Costco dino juice gas engine oil
> sale.
>
> Now that Costco no...
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Forum: Technology
March 24th 21, 04:33 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
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Replies: 114
Views: 6,188
Conventional oil hard to find?
mike wrote:
> On 23-03-2021 21:24 Paul in Houston TX > wrote:
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>> I don't go to Costco.
>
> Where do you get full synthetic oil at API SP quality for ~$2.50/quart?
I get mine...
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Forum: Technology
March 24th 21, 12:00 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 845
Cross rotation of wheels
Robin Goodfellow wrote:
> Ever since I ditched Chrysler/Dodge in the 70s I've had Japanese sedans.
> They don't require fancy tires and they allow cross rotation patterns.
>
> Every change of...
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Forum: Technology
March 23rd 21, 11:54 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
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Replies: 114
Views: 6,188
Conventional oil hard to find?
mike wrote:
> On 22-03-2021 22:36 Paul in Houston TX > wrote:
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>> Stores here have lots of dino oil.
>
> Did you check your local Costco?
>
> They showed me the green screen of...
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Forum: Technology
March 23rd 21, 11:44 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 916
Brake caliper torque
mike wrote:
> On 22-03-2021 21:04 Ken Olson > wrote:
>
>>> Given a normal strength male and a normal sized socket wrench handle
>>> is it even possible to overtorque steel on...
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Forum: Technology
March 22nd 21, 10:36 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
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Replies: 114
Views: 6,188
Conventional oil hard to find?
mike wrote:
> Kids are on spring break so I changed their oil & filters.
>
> Bought Costco oil but to my surprise they no longer sell dino juice.
> Bought Mobil 1 oil filters at Walmart but they...
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Forum: Technology
February 25th 21, 03:34 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 919
adjust toe in degrees to centerline
paul wrote:
> For general purpose adjustment of toe at home what do you use?
>
> The problem with using string is it has to bend under the engine.
> The problem with inches is that often toe is...
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Forum: Technology
January 27th 21, 09:41 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 941
12vdc car battery charger
alan wrote:
> My 40 year old steel case 6 amp automotive battery charger finally died.
> I only want to replace it (and I don't want a contraption that jumps cars).
>
> I just want a new 120VAC...
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Forum: Technology
December 20th 20, 04:31 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,668
Tires that actually last
Arlen Holder wrote:
> On Sat, 19 Dec 2020 13:39:52 -0600, Paul in Houston TX wrote:
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>> Thank you for all the links. The test track info was interesting to me
>> in that I have driven all those...
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Forum: Technology
December 19th 20, 07:39 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,668
Tires that actually last
Arlen Holder wrote:
> On Fri, 18 Dec 2020 16:20:42 -0600, Paul in Houston TX wrote:
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>> IMO, mileage estimates seem to be for straight line, 50 mph, constant
>> temp and load.
>
> While the...
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Forum: Technology
December 18th 20, 10:20 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,668
Tires that actually last
AK wrote:
> On Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 9:57:10 PM UTC-6, Xeno wrote:
>> On 18/12/20 2:03 pm, root wrote:
>>> AK > wrote:
>>>> I bought some Yokohama tires at Discount...
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Forum: Technology
November 18th 20, 04:54 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair,ca.driving
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,066
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Forum: Technology
July 10th 20, 12:39 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,443
Cracked Block Probability
> For extremely difficult and time-consuming values of 'easy'.* Where does
> the sand come from and what does it do?* We've been driving old cars
> (1968-70) for a long time and if we have sand we...
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Forum: Technology
June 29th 20, 05:12 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,001
Wal-Mart Auto Tire Scam
Scott Dorsey wrote:
> In article >,
> > wrote:
>> LMAO a blank webpage from Walmart saying it can't be found, looks like...
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Forum: Technology
May 4th 20, 11:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,666
Strangest Tire Question EVERRR...
Xeno wrote:
> On 4/5/20 3:28 am, Paul in Houston TX wrote:
>> wrote:
>>> Strangest Tire Question EVERRR...
>>>
>>> Has anyone ever calculated or estimated the area, in square...
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Forum: Technology
May 3rd 20, 06:28 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,666
Strangest Tire Question EVERRR...
wrote:
> Strangest Tire Question EVERRR...
>
> Has anyone ever calculated or estimated the area, in square inches/square cm, of the *surface of the inside* of a tire?
>
>...
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Forum: Technology
January 9th 20, 10:48 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Views: 1,103
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Forum: Technology
December 21st 19, 04:23 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,590
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Forum: Technology
November 26th 19, 03:35 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Intelligent choice of oil filter?
delvon daily wrote:
> It's a camry where I went to walmart and they had Fram, Mobile 1, K&E,
> Super Tech, Bosch, and others.
>
> I know enough to realize price is never an indicator of quality but...
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Forum: Technology
October 25th 19, 06:57 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,181
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Forum: Technology
September 23rd 19, 06:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Views: 1,120
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Forum: Technology
August 24th 19, 05:31 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 913
Asleep at the wheel.
wrote:
> abc7.com/video-appears-to-show-tesla-driver-asleep-at-the-wheel-on-i-5/5488646
> ...Car was doing 70-75 mph. Santa Clarita area. That is where
> Gunsmoke and many...
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Forum: Technology
May 26th 19, 04:06 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,222
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Forum: Technology
May 24th 19, 10:22 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,713
Air conditioner high pressure tube leak
Jack Myers wrote:
> Air conditioning season is not off to a good start this year. The high
> pressure line that is routed under the battery developed a pinhole leak.
> The tube showed signs of...
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