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Dmitry Grigoryev

Member for 7 years, 10 months
Last seen more than a month ago

Strasbourg, France

22 Answers

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Why is plexiglass not used for car windows?

answered May 31, 2016 at 16:04

30 votes

Why do car starter motors draw so much current?

answered Aug 21, 2017 at 8:15

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Does kicking a tire off your car from underneath it while it's held up by a stable jack pose safety threats?

answered May 11, 2018 at 13:01

11 votes

Is it safe to use a hydraulic jack as a stand? If not, why?

answered Feb 8, 2018 at 7:45

10 votes

What can I do to combat wire embrittlement?

answered Aug 12, 2016 at 7:31

9 votes

OEM LED tailights: white vs red LEDs under red plastic

answered Jan 24, 2022 at 12:28

8 votes

My car has moisture on the inside of the glass but other cars do not

answered Mar 28, 2018 at 12:16

7 votes

At what time of day/temperature should I refuel my vehicle?

answered Oct 11, 2016 at 15:02

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Do matching (left/right) lights often burn out within a short time period of each other? If so, why?

answered Oct 16, 2018 at 8:41

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Are recommended tire pressures the same for non-stock tires?

answered Oct 19, 2015 at 15:16

6 votes

Do cars consume less fuel when in Neutral?

answered Apr 5, 2016 at 12:22

6 votes

How does a manufacturer determine the warranty for the battery?

answered Oct 21, 2019 at 7:38

5 votes

How slow ( not zero) can a car engine run without hurting engine and saving on fuel

answered Jul 18, 2019 at 10:03

4 votes

How to maintain a sometimes-used vehicle?

answered Feb 9, 2016 at 13:41

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Is it ok to start the car with my GPS, cell phone, etc. plugged into the 12V port?

answered Oct 19, 2015 at 13:25

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Are bad winter tires still better than summer tires in winter?

answered Mar 12, 2018 at 16:53

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Do I need to take an electric vehicle to a specialist repair shop?

answered Dec 12, 2017 at 10:24

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"Iron wires" showing through sidewall

answered Nov 20, 2018 at 9:19

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Hit a curb; chewed up rim and took a chunk out of tire. Will they need replacement?

answered Oct 19, 2016 at 12:41

1 vote

2001 Chevrolet Silverado Ignition

answered Jun 21, 2016 at 16:04

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Why nitrogen and not carbon dioxide is used in critical tire applications?

answered Jul 5, 2016 at 10:57

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Starter won't turn even with jump cables

answered Sep 11, 2018 at 12:32