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    Can I make my Toyota Celica coolant system less efficient for the winter?

    My Toyota Celica never gets to full running temperature if its below freezing and it takes about 20 minutes of idle to get a little warm air flowing inside. If I drive at highway speed for an hour or so, the water temperature will fall and eventually stop providing anything more than luke warm...
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    Apple Student Pricing and Apple Employee Discount questions?

    So I'm planning on buying a 15" MacBook Pro with the 7200 RPM HD, AntiGlare Display and AppleCare. Regular Price = $2784 + Tax Student Price = $2418 + Tax I have a friend who works for Apple, offered me one of his 15% discounts for friends/family. Does this only apply to retail pricing? Does...
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    Scholarship hunting tips for 31 year old first generation?

    I'm 31 years old, was quite unsuccessful at my first attempt at college but doing well now. My parents did not go to college, not even sure if my mom actually graduated high school. I'm finding most scholarships are limited to high school seniors, many of the find scholarships sites are...
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    How do you properly tighten the accessory belt on a Toyota Echo?

    The Echo doesn't have a belt tensioner, you simply pivot the alternator to tighten the belt. Any tips on getting it properly tightened? I replaced it yesterday and its slipping more than the belt I just replaced was. It only slips if the A/C is on, I'm partially wondering if the compressor...
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    How do you properly tighten the accessory belt on a Toyota Echo?

    The Echo doesn't have a belt tensioner, you simply pivot the alternator to tighten the belt. Any tips on getting it properly tightened? I replaced it yesterday and its slipping more than the belt I just replaced was. It only slips if the A/C is on, I'm partially wondering if the compressor...
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