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    Looking for a part

    There are many online stores now that are having thanksgiving sale. You might want to check them out for a great discounts.
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    Reparing Plastic - Fender Flare Damage

    Fender flares make a good addition to any truck.These flares are easy to install and last a long time.Not only do they look good they also help protect from stone damage and help channel water from the wheel area. ______________ cadillac cts fog light
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    Engine Cleaning

    Here are some tips that is effective: * Do not wash sludge, oil, or grease into a storm drain or sewer system. * Using hot water will clean much more effectively. For very dirty engines, take the vehicle to a mechanic's shop and have the engine steam cleaned. _______________ cadillac...
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    brake issues

    You might be able to fix yours. Give it a thorough soaking to release the pistons and check the spring is still attached and in good order. ____________________________ See me at autopartswarehouse
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    Cleaning out blower motor?

    Not too much trouble - basically some screws and a bit of jiggling not to force it. Behind the plastic is the evaporator and I'll bet that acorn you'll find it coated with dust. I had it washed the same time as re-filling the A/C gas, and it looks like you need to release the A/C pressure and...
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    Replacing my exhaust system

    Clamps are common practice when replacing exhaust parts providing you have the proper fit. Welding is preferred by some but if you need to ever replace something it has to be cut off. try tightening the clamp again, if that doesn't work and you can get the pipes to come apart you can put a...
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    Power steering fluid

    power-steering fluid is the hydraulic fluid that transmits the power in power steering. Servicing it involves draining or flushing out your car's old power-steering fluid and then adding fresh power steering fluid. ___________________________ Aftermarket Performance Parts Overwhelm
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    Sport Rims Flaking

    You cant, that is the chrome flaking of due to oxidation or rust, either sand it down and paint them or have them re-chromed _______________________________ Speedy Performance Parts Overwhelm!
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    Oxidation removal?

    For the most part, oxidation can only take place when the surface of your car
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    Idling rough

    A well tuned engine is fairly smooth at idle, with an even exhaust note. While you may have the timing correct, adjusting the valves is the first place I'd go. The uneven valve operation can cause slight unevenness between cylinders, thus causing the lumpiness of the idle. Another possibility is...
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    Help! rear window

    pull the door panel off and check the window regulator and the motor if it is electric, next check the switch as well. If it is a manual roll down then just check the regulator... _________________________ Check out Autopartswarehouse Drive Safely and Move Freely
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    Engine just shuts off... its just plain dangerous

    The most common cause for this failure is old/stale untreated fuel or perhaps a sheared flywheel key (ignition timing). If untreated fuel is more than a month old, this fuel will start to break down and engine stalling (in addition to fuel system component gumming) can result...
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    What causes rotor damage?

    Our front brakes were making a grinding noise. The shop said our rotors were damaged by excessively hard brake pads, and replaced the rotors. They suggested we get the pads changed too. It is making the grinding sound again. Is it the rotor really damaged? Thanks in advance...
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    brake dust removal

    The key is to keep your wheels waxed, that way the brake dust never gets baked on. Try using Clay Magic--works great. Also is great for getting a super smooth finish before waxing the paint. __________________________________ Heard what happen at Autopartswarehouse.com Drive Safely and Smile...
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    Maintenance light

    Turn the ignition key to the ACC or LOCK position with the odometer (not trip meter) reading shown. Turn the ignition key to the ON position while holding down the trip meter reset button. Hold down the knob for at least five seconds. The odometer indicates "000,000" and the light should go off...

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