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Bent circlip slightly when installing. Is it ok?
I am installing a drive flange on a Mk1 Golf/Rabbit. The flange is held in with a circlip. It is hard to install the circlip - not only does the conical shape of the flange prevent easy access with ...
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Do most garages tend to leave weak coolant ratios after a flush? [closed]
After a flush(chemical clean with about 3 rounds of distilled water) it seems to me garages just put in a 50/50 coolant mix without considering the final antifreeze to water ratio.
Some manufactures ...
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Used car purchase, bad transmission
looking for advice,
I’m in Ontario. Purchased a certified 2016 Tucson with 108,000 km from a used car dealer.
The day after purchase I noticed hesitation when accelerating from a stop. Decided to take ...
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2014 Tundra 5.7 Camshaft Position Sensor trigger voltage
I have a 2014 Tundra TRD 5.7 throwing a P0368(Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit High Bank 1). The truck runs great; no problems with starting or power; but I can't get it inspected until ...
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When does coolant loss suggest a leak?
For example you loose 1 litre or 1.5 litre a year. In some places I read you shouldn’t lose anything in other places it says 100-300 ml over 3-6 months is normal in which case 1 litre In a year would ...
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Do these factors affect Cooling system corrosion rate?
Obviously one should have the correct coolant to prevent corrision occurring in the cooling system.
I know freezing or boiling can happen depending on outside temperature but my question is about ...
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Hyundai Tucson 2006 OBD2 port wiring
Anyone have a picture of the OBD2 port wiring under the dashboard of hyundai tucson 2006 as mine broke off when removing obd2 and not sure which wire goes where.
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valve cover replacement uncertainty
The vehicle is this: 2010 Honda Odyssey EXL v6 3.5L with ~140K miles
Was in process of replacing valve cover gasket
Noticed that 2/3 (middle and bottom - see image) of the valve gasket seats are ...
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If not an OAT based coolant what else?
Hyundai coupe 2006 2l.
Changing coolant and all over Hyundai coupe forums everybody keeps saying don’t use oat including experienced members who used to build the coupe in Korea.
However the only ...
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Is this rust a problem?
I am looking to buy this 2015 Toyota Prius-c. I noticed in the pictures there’s some rust under the hood. It’s only in sliver parts and looks surface but I would like some advice before purchasing. ...
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How do car ECUs optimize all their variables?
How do car ECUs optimize all their variables (cylinder timing, fuel and timing trim and advance, air-fuel mix, optimal throttle position, etc.)?
How many variables do today's cars need to optimize for ...
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What is the ideal "Soft Start" ramp-up time for a 24V kids' electric balance bike to prevent whiskey throttle? [closed]
I am configuring the controller settings for a 12-inch and 16-inch kids' electric balance bike (intended for ages 3-9).
The Issue:
Toddlers often treat the throttle as an on/off switch. They twist it ...
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Can dirty IAC cause rough gear shift on Honda Accord 2006 with A/T
A novice automotive diagnostic tech here.
Complaints (symptoms):
It stalls at idle. It idles fine, but sometimes it stalls for a second or two.
The automatic transmission kicks when changing gears.
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Do I really need to remove the rear seat to replace the EVAP vent filter on a 2021 Hyundai Kona (1.6T)?
I have a 2021 Hyundai Kona 1.6T (gasoline). According to the maintenance schedule, at 60,000 km / 4 years the EVAP canister vent filter (fuel tank air/vent filter) should be replaced.
The authorized ...
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GM Data Sharing
About a month ago we took our Chevy Bolt EV in for a regular service. The car has Sirius XM radio which isn't active. Today a letter arrived from Sirius XM on the outside of the envelope it said ...
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