November 2023

Is Motor Oil Color and Indication of Condition? NO! Motor Oil Color IS NOT AN INDICATION OF ITS CONDITION I’m amazed at the amount of misinformation propogated on the internet about dark oil somehow meaning that it’s time to change your oil. Some sites even shore bogus color charts show oil degration as it turns from a honey color to dark brown. There are no scientific studies that link motor oil color and condition Everything you read about motor oil color somehow indicating motor oil condition is a myth and … Read More
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2013 Ford Fusion Fuse Diagram 2013 Ford Fusion Fuse Diagram for battery junction box, body control module and high current junction box 2013 Ford Fusion Fuse Diagram for Battery Junction Box F1 25 Windshield wiper motor, right front F3 15 Rain sensor module F5 20 Rear passenger power outlet socket F7 20 Powertrain Control Module (PCM) F8 20 Mass Airflow / Intake Air Temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor, EVAP purge valve, EVAP canister vent valve, Evaporative Emission (EVAP) purge valve Variable Camshaft liming 12 (VCT12) solenoid, Variable Camshaft Timing 11 (VCT11) solenoid, … Read More
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Any wrencher, from DIY to professional, knows that safety is paramount when working on a car. Service or repair, there’s
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The automotive world is vast and diverse, with many engines powering the myriad models cruising on the roads today. Among
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Jumpstart a car with a bad alternator? Yes, you can jumpstart a car with a bad alternator in the dead car. It’ll most likely start. But depending on exactly what’s wrong with the alternator, it might continue running once you remove the jumper cables. How to jumpstart a vehicle with a bad alternator The battery in the dead vehicle is going to be very discharged. So keep the jumper cables on the dead vehicle for at least 15 minutes before you try starting it. That way, the battery will have … Read More
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Toyota Tacoma is a popular midsize pickup truck that has been in production since 1995. It is known for its
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When you’re buying a vehicle, there are a lot of things to consider. However, the one thing that matters most
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