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2009-11-20 Tires - proper tire inflation:

Mark, As you know, on every vehicle sold in the US, there is a sticker – commonly called the tire placard - that lists the original tire size and the proper pressure for that size. The placard is usually

2009-11-20 Tires - Storing Cars:

Sara, This is a complex issue with many facets. First, any time a vehicle sits, it is starting to get a flat spot. It is very temperature related. Clearly a week of sitting shouldn't cause an issue

2009-11-19 Classic/Antique Car Repair - no tail lights or dash lights:

The fuses are in metal cylinders that are in line with the wiring and they are all over the underside of the dash. It is time to get at the wiring with a trusty voltmeter and check circuits. The problem

2009-11-19 Classic/Antique Car Repair - 1951 chevy pu:

Time to get a voltmeter across the battery. With the engine running at about 1500 RPM the voltmeter should read around 7.3 volts with all the accessories off. Then repeat with the lights on and the reading

2009-11-19 Cadillac Repair - 1999 Cadillac:

Hello, By nature, we all know the battery is key element in power supply for the vehicle. The battery is only one part of a much larger electrical system. Now, there are numerous possibilities as

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