User Ellesedil - Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Stack Exchange

Ellesedil

Member for 9 years, 5 months
Last seen this week

Portland, OR

12 Questions

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23 votes

5 answers

5k views

Why would I want to measure torque while loosening a bolt or nut?

asked Jul 5, 2016 at 19:19

16 votes

5 answers

69k views

Is there a reason keyless ignition cars do not shut off when it can no longer detect the keyfob?

asked Mar 17, 2016 at 17:56

9 votes

4 answers

15k views

How should I remove paint from calipers?

asked Jul 4, 2016 at 4:17

8 votes

3 answers

20k views

What does the dust shield behind the brakes do?

asked Jun 23, 2016 at 22:29

8 votes

2 answers

132 views

How do I apply a high quality and lasting finish on trim pieces?

asked Nov 27, 2016 at 4:26

6 votes

1 answer

656 views

What is compromised with rebuilt calipers?

asked Jun 20, 2016 at 4:36

6 votes

2 answers

3k views

What is the general rule, if one exists, for determining the difference between crank horsepower and wheel horsepower?

asked Jul 11, 2014 at 15:30

3 votes

1 answer

159 views

Do I have to do anything to brake calipers in order to prep them for refinishing? [duplicate]

asked Jun 30, 2016 at 5:19

2 votes

1 answer

1k views

What is the difference between a short base and long base fuse panel?

asked Jun 23, 2014 at 1:38

2 votes

1 answer

5k views

What exactly is porting a wastegate and what situations would I want to do it in?

asked May 24, 2016 at 7:37

2 votes

2 answers

10k views

How can I tell when my rear differential fails and what are the consquences?

asked Feb 1, 2019 at 23:05

1 vote

0 answers

487 views

How to black out chrome window trim with rain guards?

asked Oct 14, 2016 at 16:12