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Cold start Squeak noise
I have an 04 Toyota Camry Solara. The car is in very good condition at 165k miles. Although since two winters ago I have noticed only in the cold mornings when I first start the car there is like a ...
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Can I install a plow on my stock Silverado?
I've got a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 4x4, and I'd like to install a plow. I want to avoid damaging the truck, as it's also my primary means of transportation.
Do I have to do anything to stiffen ...
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Defogger won't work in 2009 Chrysler 300
As winter is now here a functional defogger is a requirement yet this year my car won't defog no matter what I try.
All vents in the car are functional and blow whatever is pumped through them (eg I ...
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How to prevent body damage and rust from salted roadways?
I bought a used 2001 Toyota Camry this past summer.
Overall it's in great shape, and I presently see no rust.
Living in Wisconsin, we use salt pretty liberally to deal with snowy and icy roadways. ...
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Max temperature for studless ice/snow tires on asphalt?
I realize this is probably a loaded question with no clear-cut "line in the sand" answer, but I'd still like to see what people say. I live 3 hours from Tahoe area, so in the winter it is nice to ...
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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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FWD vs RWD winter time [closed]
Background: All my life I drove FWD (Front Wheel Drive) cars. I drove FWD in different conditions with all-season tires and always got good and even predictable handling during winter periods. In ...
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Winter rims have rust patches. Should I leave them or remove rust and repaint? Any recommendations for rust remover and paint?
There are a set of winter tires on there already, but I'm not worried about getting paint or rust remover on the tires -- I've ordered some new tires already (going studded this year) and will be ...
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Changing tire sizes on my 2009 Ford Focus
I don't understand tires very well, so I'm hoping you guys can double check this.
I talked to the tire shop today about getting new winter tires put on. I have a 2009 Ford Focus SES with 215/45R17 ...
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Oil spray against rust
How can I prepare car for winter in terms of anti-rust protection?
Someone told me that I can spray car with mix of ATF and WD-40. This way oil can creep into all the small places in car's body and ...
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Should I do anything or check anything before starting my push mower after sitting all winter?
I didn't do anything to "winterize" it, but we only had a few stretches of really cold weather (less than 20F) and the majority of the winter was between 20F and 50F.
Should I do anything before ...
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Usability of Unused Winter Tires
I have not used my winter tires for ten years. They were used only for one winter. Are they still good?
Tread is good but has the rubber been affected by long storage?
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How to let off the carburetors of a 1993 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 for winter storage?
My '93 Gixxer is in the shed for winter. I had it fully tanked, the shed is (moderately) warm, and every couple of weeks I attach a trickle charger to its battery.
However, I know that there is still ...
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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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Block Heater Plug Location 2007 Ford Focus
I am unable to locate the cord to plug in the block heater on my 2007 Ford Focus SES. I have not had trouble finding it on other vehicles in the past, but I have searched all over under the hood and ...
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What is the best way to prevent my doors from freezing shut in the winter?
What is the best way to treat door seals to prevent the doors from freezing in winter?
I noticed that the doors on both of my vehicles are a bit "sticky" this time of year, where the temperature is ...
