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Is this belt "shiney"?
I don't know what to say about Haynes, but the "proper" way to see if a serpentine belt is worn out is to check it using a gauge. It would look something like this:
There are other models ...
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What the heck is this part, and is it part of the rear brake rotors?
The part you are highlighting is the BRAKE ROTOR. Yes, it can be replaced on its own and should be if it's worn or damaged.
You're pointing to this part of it but it's all one piece:
Here's the one ...
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What is the difference between an OE number and an OEM number?
To me, there's no difference between OE and OEM. The "M" in OEM stands for Manufacturer (as HandyHowie states in comments). OE/OEM is used to denote that the part was produced by the company ...
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How many CCA is too little and indicates the battery needs replacing
The one piece of information that you left out of your question is How many CCA does your car require? More cylinders and a higher-compression engine requires more amps to start. Your car manual may ...
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Do parts sold with a core charge mean anything about the part's history?
A core charge implies a value to the returned item. As an example, brake shoes "from the old days" required a metal structure on which to bond the friction material. Unless the friction ...
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Honda Clarity 2018 HMU Replacement
Just coming back to share my experience: directly swapping out the HMU was successful. Also worth noting is that the HMU for the touring vs non-touring models appear to be interoperable. The only ...
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How best to rewire new mirror?
This is more or less opinion, but to my way of thinking, you are going to be much better off by wiring in a new connector versus hard wiring. If you EVER have the same issue again, you'll thank ...
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Younger Engine or Head Gasket Replacement?
Is it easier / does it cost less time for a qualified professional to install a new engine instead of trying to repair the current engine?
It is usually easier to replace the engine than to do the ...
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