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Here’s what you should know about the Mazda Airbag Recall Mazda has determined that the vehicles listed below may be at risk due to a faulty airbag made by Takata. The problem stems from a defective inflator on the driver’s or passenger’s side. The Mazda airbag recall applies mostly to vehicles made from 2002 to 2015. Drivers should take action immediately and avoid models with Takata airbags*. What exactly is the problem with the Mazda airbags? The airbag’s inflator can have a potentially explosive and hazardous reaction to environmental moisture, … Read More
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Here’s what you should know about the Nissan Airbag Recall Nissan has determined that the vehicles listed below may be at risk due to a faulty airbag made by Takata. The problem stems from a defective inflator on the driver’s or passenger’s side. The Nissan airbag recall applies mostly to vehicles made from 2002 to 2015. Drivers should take action immediately and avoid models with Takata airbags*. What exactly is the problem with the Nissan airbags? The airbag’s inflator can have a potentially explosive and hazardous reaction to environmental moisture, … Read More
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Best winter tires — Rick’s picks As you can see in this post, lots of companies make lots of winter tire models. Some are made specifically for luxury and performance cars, while others are made for SUVs/CUVs and light trucks, and others just for cars. I’ve taken a look at the brands and come up with suggestions for the best winter tires. Some are designed for better performance in deep snow, while others excel on ice. You never know what type of winter weather you’ll get, but you do know … Read More
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A P0496 code means a problem was found in the evaporative emissions system A P0496 code is s generic powertrain code related to the evaporative emissions system. The official description is  EVAP Flow During a Non-Purge Condition. This means the engine computer has detected air or fuel entering the engine from the purge valve when the computer is not commanding a purge event. What are the possible causes a P0496 code? • A faulty solenoid purge valve is the most common cause- The purge valve may be stuck open or … Read More
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A P0496 code means a problem was found in the evaporative emissions system A P0496 code is s generic powertrain code related to the evaporative emissions system. The official description is  EVAP Flow During a Non-Purge Condition. This means the engine computer has detected air or fuel entering the engine from the purge valve when the computer is not commanding a purge event. What are the possible causes a P0496 code? • A faulty solenoid purge valve is the most common cause- The purge valve may be stuck open or … Read More
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Your car uses a lot more power than you think — Here’s how many amps a car uses Back in the old days before computers the highest current draw items were the blower motor and windshield wipers. The fuel pump was mechanical and the ignition system drew many 4-amps. If you didn’t use the blower or the wipers, maybe you’d use 8 amps while running. Not anymore. Modern cars demand lots of power. Take a minute to see how many amps a car uses while running. ADAS component power consumption … Read More
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A core charge is a deposit you pay when buying a new part Auto parts stores charge customers a car battery core charge that they refund in full when you return the old battery. Car batteries contain lead, which is toxic if not disposed of properly. 100% of the lead is recyclable. So the core charge serves two purposes; it gives the buyer an incentive to return the battery and get their deposit back, and it allows batteries to be recycled, prevented lead batteries from being disposed of improperly. Unlike … Read More
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If you accidentally reversed jumper cables, chances are you’ve blown some fuses and possibly destroyed some electronics Everyone warned you to make sure you’re connecting the right jumper cable to the right terminal. But it was dark, you were cold and well, it was a mistake. Here’s what happens when you reversed the jumper cables, the items that most likely got damaged and what to check to get your car started again. Reversed jumper cables always blows fuses Well, at least in late model vehicles it does. The have high … Read More
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
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