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I'm a Computer (Web) Programmer/Analyst based in Anchorage, AK and Minneapolis, MN. I use (among other things) ASP.NET, C# and SQL Server.

I build things. Bicycles, computers, websites, guitars, cars, motorcycles, sound sytems... lots of things.


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comment What is the purpose of plastic engine covers?
I agree with the 'looking cooler' reason, but I've never heard of 'noise reduction' as a reason to have one. Do you have any sources or references on the sound reduction from a plastic cover?
Dec
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comment What is the purpose of plastic engine covers?
That's all I've heard them called, and what they're referred to on forums, so I'd have to say yes.
Dec
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answered What is the purpose of plastic engine covers?
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Sep
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comment How to amplify car speakers without stereo?
Not at all; you're looking for a standard 3.5mm jack to RCA cable. Just make sure you can plug the headphone jack into your phone before you buy it if you have a case on your phone, or you'll be trimming it down. Here's one
Sep
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answered How to amplify car speakers without stereo?
Aug
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answered Simple Question: Do I need to bleed brakes if I removed the blake fluid cap?
Aug
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answered What's a good place to buy after-market auto parts?
Aug
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revised Bleeding Brakes with Car on or off?
Updated answer to clarify caliper level bleeding
Aug
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comment Bleeding Brakes with Car on or off?
Are you asking about bleeding the brakes at the wheels to stiffen the system? Or about a system flush or ABS module replacement? My answer addresses the former, Larry's addresses the latter.
Aug
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comment Bleeding Brakes with Car on or off?
Thank you for clarification. You can see that the video is about brake fluid replacement; and though this could have been what the OP meant, I'd say 'bleeding brakes' in the colloquial sense refers to caliper-level bleeding ~95% of the time. Someone who replaced their own ABS module and/or was flushing the entire system probably would not be asking how to do it on SE.
Aug
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answered Bleeding Brakes with Car on or off?
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comment Bleeding Brakes with Car on or off?
You're right technically, that no pump runs for the brakes, but your answer is clearly misleading. The brake booster runs off engine vacuum and makes a large difference when bleeding brakes.
Aug
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answered What to do if 2010 Chevy HHR key is stuck in run position?
Aug
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answered Proper fuel for motorcycles?