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    Can i use a Normal Wrench on my Fuel Filter, or is there a weird funky type of...

    ...Wrench i must buy? I have the 1991 Olds Calais, 2.5L. The Fuel Filter i can see with my eyes, on side of tank. I wanted to: 1) Wait until car was Cold, 2) Crawl up under there... 3) ? - Now i ask fo rthe advice. 1) If i had to buy a size Wrench, which kind would i need? Crescent? Size...
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    About how long does it take the Thermostat to open up on my car, from Cold?

    aND DOES THE tHERMOSTAT oPENING UP mean that the Engine has "Fully Warmed Up"? This is based off of "First Start in the day.morning, Idling, not bein gDriven." Thanks 1991 Olds Calais, 2.5L Iron Duke "Tech4" Motor, 180-Degree Thermostat Soooo.. Thermostat CLOSED = Coolant circulates to Head...
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    What could it mean if when i turn the Key the car Cranks (I Charged Battery)

    but "HAVE" to press Gas to Start? .. the car? Can i have the Fuel Filter changed, without worrying about Consequences? Some mechanics dont like the "Rusted Lines".... About how much does it cost to "Change the Lines"? And could that be the most likely cause, of "HAVING" to Step ont eh Gas to...
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    What is the difference in Trickle-Charging a Car Battery at 2 Amps, 4 Amps, and 6 Amps?

    I am trying to rotate the three different Amperages. My Charger just indicated "75" Full on 6 Amps, so i switched it to 2 Amp Charge, what are the differences and benefits for the battery at these charge rates?
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    How should i go about "Heat Cycling" my Engine, now that it Runs and the Gasket is

    Replaced? I know.. the Goal is to get AS MUCh of my "Milkshake Oil" out as possible. Someone suggested i Change the Oil in 500 Miles. I will do this. Valvoline Synthetic Blend MaxLife 5W-30 has been settled upon for my car. Oil Filter Was Replaced. I wonder: 1) How long should i let my car...
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    Did you know that all Barack Obama's Auto Stimulus did was kill Saturn, Pontiac,...

    ...Hummer, and Saab, no more? And for all those that want to pin that on Bush, Remember: Barack Obama CONTINUED and APPROVED ROUND 2 of the BAIL-OUTS! After they FLEW IN ON LEAR JETS to ASK FOR MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.. OVER AND OVER AGAIN... And RECEIVED IT!! Lets look at what the "Stimuluses" of...
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    Where is the Oil filter on a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus, and what will i need to remove it?

    Is there a chance i can twist the Oil Filter off by hand? or do i NEED to buy a Wrench? I s it an Engine i can just reach my hand down and Twist it, or will it be harder to take off than that? And what size is the Drain Plug on the Oil Pan? Thanks
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    Honda Civic Smoking Don't Know Why?

    Does it stop when it warms up?
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    ford 4.6 motor needing a trans, what are the options?

    U gotta go to the Junkyard and use the Hollander Interchange OR go to Google Id GOODLE it ansd take from same yeaR and engine due to mounting concerns
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    I have a 1992 ford ranger w/ a 3.0 -- has been when cold stalling out and...

    THis could be something with a Thermostat, check out the oil is the right grade (shouldnt affect, but still.) Are you starting it in the Cold? Could be Battery, or Cold Start Valve of some kind. (THermostat being not there would make it "Run Cool." I had a BMW that ran HOT.. held up for a...
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    Why is Joe Biden opening a GM plant in his district in Delaware?

    Because he did not have Sexual Relations with that woman. Obama House: 1) Says one thing 2) Does another, usually exactly or WORSE than what Bush woulda done 3) Brags about what they SAID not DID 4) Calls it CHANGE 5) GEts Nobel Peace Prize 6) Repeats 7) Turns up Speed on Mint Printing Press...
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    I have a 2000 Toyota Celica with 112,000 miles and I am wondering if it would be a...

    Id leave the stock wheels/tires and lover it between one-half inch and one inch. I say this because i had a 1989 Nissan 240SX.. No idea HOW they do not SCRAPE and BIG bumps WILL scrape it, but it was HOT and WORTH IT!! I, personally, would not "Cut the Springs."
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