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Is downshifting on hills harmful for non-trucks? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Does Downshifting (Engine Braking) Cause Extra Wear and Tear?
Since the days of taking drivers ed (many years back). I was told that when you encounter a steep or ...
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Is it possible to harm your car by giving someone a boost?
This post explains why it's a potential hazard to clip to the negative post on the dead battery when giving a boost. But I've also been told that I could damage the electronics in my own car if I give ...
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What factors affect the maximum air pressure that should be put in a vehicle's tires?
For just about every car, there's at least two different "maximum tire pressure" ratings.
The vehicle manufacturer's rating. This is usually found on a sticker attached to the driver's door.
The ...
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Car enthusiast beginner kit
What is a good place to begin building a kit/set up for performing your own service?
For ex:
oil changes
waxing
detailing
What is the best starting equipment one can start on?
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How do you set side mirrors?
In a passenger car with 3 mirrors (rear-view and 2 side mirrors), how do you set your side mirrors so as to see as much as possible?
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Muffler off car. Safe to drive with exhaust open underneath?
So leaving work yesterday I heard a clang! - the muffler simply fell off. Further inspection revealed a lot of rust in one particular area on the pipe. Thankfully the forward muffler is still intact ...
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2011 Mazda3 airbag disabled for light passenger
I recently bought a new 2011 Mazda3. Everything about it has been great so far, except one glaring detail. When my 87 pound girlfriend rides in the passenger seat, the "pass airbag off" light comes ...
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Good resource for 3rd-row seating safety?
Does anyone know of a good resource to see safety stats/specs on 3rd-row seating? In other words, I know safecar has stats on front and side impact ratings, etc, but I've yet to see a site that ...
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Help deciphering the penny test
My tires are starting to burn out at nearly the drop of a hat, so it's time to start looking at tire wear.
I've never had to replace tires due to wear before, so this is foreign territory for me. ...
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What's happening when you give someone a boost?
While I've given and received boosts before I've always been following instructions by rote and never really understood what's happening.
The procedure I've been told is:
Attach red clamp to the ...
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which 3m filter for painting?
I am repainting a door using spray cans. I am planing on giong through about 6 can... 1 primer, 2 paint, and 3 clear coat.
I have a 3m respirator that I plan on wearing but which filters should I ...
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Crash survival data for old cars
Where can I find a large amount of data on crashes that have happened to answer the question
Which old cars (specific models and years) are you most likely to survive a crash in?
Obviously you would ...
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Should I replace the tires earlier?
I recently read from a reputable source that tyres should be replaced at 3.2mm of tread thickness, not 1.6mm as the previous dogma suggested. My tyres are all in the 2.0mm - 2.5mm range.
I understand ...
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Hyundai Elantra 1998 Child Restraint Anchors
Just wondering if anyone has had experience fitting child restraint anchors to a Hyundai Lantra 1998 (or similar)?
I've located the holes for where the anchors should go (according to the manual) but ...
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What essential preparations should I take before winter driving?
Two years ago I published this blog post on being prepared for the winter, covering off:
Practice
Planning the route
Mechanical
Supplies
Geek essentials
Some of these might be a bit tongue in ...
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Which color headlight is the safest?
Ever since I upgraded to projector headlights I have been using 5000k xenon bulbs. The bulbs I am using are mediocre eBay bulbs and I have been giving some thought to nicer Philips or Morimoto bulbs. ...
