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What to Ask For When Buying a Car From a Dealer
The Lemon Law applies to all new and used vehicles and the advice is free, you dont put out any cash to get a good lemon law attorney.

 

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Talent Show Themes?
How about inventors.

 

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Ink On a Leather Couch?
WD-40 works wonders.

 

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Repairing the Starter for a Briggs and Stratton Engine?
It sounds like the starter needs to be removed and over hauled, The front bushing is worn and causing it to bind and is getting stuck

 

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Fixing a Washer That Won't Spin?
It sound like the belt broke, If you can turn over the washer and see if it did take to old belt and replace it with the same one, new of corse, it is not hard to do. be careful to unplug the washer first and get a person that has the strength to turn it over...

 

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Carburetor Fills With Gas When Mower is Shut Off?
First see if there is a fuel shutoff valve, if so then turn it off after you stop. If not then the cap is likely plugged and new gas cap may fix it, as with all gas engine the gas cap has a breather hole and it may be plugged causing the pressure to push the...

 

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Losing Weight After Having a Baby?
The Ab Radical sold by Edison nation on-line works well for the tummy. It has a back and neck support and folds to a 4in box. I use it and it does work, I can carry it on the plane when I fly and if I need to stretch or do crunches I can pull it out, lie on...

 

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Cleaning a Moldy Hot Tub?
I would suggest now that the water is out. Use some comet to scrub the discolor out then use bleach and water solution to rewash it down, rince with lots of water. When you refill the tub add a cup of bleach to the water and the bleach will stop this from coming...

 

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Best Workout DVDs?
edisonnation.com has a workout video with a product named the Ab Radical for abdominal isolation, it is made to help you do crunches and works very well. Avon sold over 50K units mostely to ladies. It was advertised a few months ago on TV. I know it works because...

 

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Underarm Odor?
I found if I drink a lot of water it clears up. The things that will cause odor is under arm deodorant and medication as well as tight clothing. You need to sweat and drink a lot of water to flush out the things that cause the odor. Good luck and God bless...

 

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Removing Tire Marks from Car's Fender?
WD-40 will remove tire marks from paint, just spray it on and wipe it off. I have been a mechanic for 34 years and have used that on near everything.

 

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Why Does My Car Start and Then Flood?
If you have a Carburetor on the engine then it is likely caused by the Choke sticking closed or is out of adjustment, if you have fuel injection it may be cause by a bad sensor or a cold start valve. A scan will give you the code to decipher the problem and...

 

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Removing Wax Build Up from Headlights?
Get a can of rubbing compound from a parts store, make a paste and then rub it in, as you rub it will remove the yellowish color and then be clear. I have done this several times for my customers, it takes about five minutes to do. God bless you.

 

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Rust in Ford Taurus Coolant System?
Drain the water, use a garden how and remove the top radiator hose and thermostat, remove the bottom hose. Put the garden hose in the thermostat hole and let it run, the rust will start to come out the bottom, when it runs clean, re fill it with 50/50 coolant...

 

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Windshield Washer Fluid is Frozen?
Most like the fluid has dried at the hood sprayers and you will need to use a thin wire or needel to clean them with, after they are clean run some clear water through them and the dont use windex use washer fluid it dont normally clogg them up.

 

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Mildew Smell In Car?
First if mildew is in the car being careful and dont breathe it, mold and mildew is not good for your health. If it is in the carpet then cover your face and uses bleach and water solution, rent a cleaner from a store and do the carpet as you would do the house...

 

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Tree Sap on a Car?
If you have tree sap the best thing to do is not touch it and use a water hose to rince it off. I have tried everything also and found if you touch it, it sticks but if you rinse it with water it comes off very easy.

 

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Purchasing a Used Car Warranty?
If the warranty dont cover seals and gaskets it is not worth the paper it is written on, a zero deduction and a free loan car should be part of the warranty. Be very careful. I write articles on Yahoo Community Network and have written one about that as well...

 

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Car Loan vs. Paying Cash?
No matter how you get the car or truck be aware of the fact the Lemon Law applies to all new and used purchased vehicles. Also ask for a Zero deduction, ask for a free loaner if it needs repairs and do not purchase the extended warranty unless it cover seal...

 

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1999 Ford Ranger Heater Not Working?
Go to Auto Zone and they will pull up a print out for you and you will find it. The most likely cause is a vacuum door is not opening cause by a broken or loose vacuum hose, listen for a hissing sound and you will find it, it will be under the dash near the...

 

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Oil Blowing Out of Dipstick Tube?
It is likely caused by blow-by, be sure the oil level is not over full as well. It is a possibility the PCV Valve is not working properly and causing the pressure buildup as well, replace the PCV Valve first. This also may be caused by Blow-by that is caused...

 

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2003 Toyota Corolla is Slow to Start?
The most likely cause is the starter is draging. A starter that drages will start to turn slow and then pick up speed. Have the starter load tested.

 

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Selecting Exercise Equipment?
The Ab Radical sold by Edison Nation found on-line. It isolates the abdominals and helps you do crunches. it fold to a 4in box and it works great. It cost 19.95. I am 56 yo and use it to crunch with and it works great, made from fabric with a neck and back...

 

Saving Money on Cars?
Things to watch for when buying a new or used vehicle, Engine problems, adding oil every 700 to 800 miles? As a mechanic I will explain why an engine will burn oil and why it should not burn oil as well as what to do if it is burning oil. Do you have to add...

 

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Safety Concerns For Dodge Chargers?
I found four but this is on the SR8 Charger, If I knew the year I can see if you have any. J27 11/05/2009 Recall - Front Wheel Hub Nut Torque NHTSA09V420000 10/29/2009 Recall 09V420000: Front Spindle Nut Missing H41 02/03/2009 Recall - Tire Pressure Monitor...

 

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Dodge Van Makes a Clattering Noise?
If the noise clears up, you likely have plugged oil drain backs, just remove the valve covers and use a close hanger wire and push it down through the oil drain back holes located at each end of the cylinder head. It is very important to keep the oil changed...

 

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Should We Lease a Car?
In my opinion a Lease is not good because after the lease ends you have nothing. Buying is better also keep in mind the lemon law applies to all new and used vehicles. So if you do lease or buy, and repairs are needed keep all records and be sure if the complaint...

 

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Disc Brakes Are Too Hard?
If the brake pedal is hard to press it is likely cause by the brake booster or the brake booster check valve located on the front side of the brake booster behind the brake master. I would have the brakes rechecked as well by a certified brake mechanic.

 

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Sticky Ignition In a Car?
Powder graphite will help, cheep at a local parts house, just spray it into the ignition and turn the key on and off several times. You will feel the difference, use it in the door locks and window switches as well. I am a certified mechanic and have done this...

 

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Online Dating Advice?
On line dating is not good; they are for people who think they cant find anyone. Church is the best place to find a true heart. I have been married for 17 years and my wife and I both go to church. God will lead you to find a good person if you get close to...

 

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