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Total Kar

Outdooriris
Cars, car mechanics and other mechanics. Also for dummies!
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Brake system

Total Kar ― Time for brakes? Where should you go? Where do I start? What is the real problem? Are all brakes the same? Does it matter? What about brake fluid? All these are good questions. Here are some good answers. For starters a braking system consists of... (more)
Tags: Parts, maintenance
 Outdooriris ― Posted on Jun 18th, 2010
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Do I need to have my vehicle tuned up?

Total Kar ― Why do we ask this question? Is it lack of performance or lack of fuel economy? What is our perception of a tune-up? Let me clarify some issues…  There is a difference between a gas or diesel engine. There are two reasons for a tune-up. 1)    ... (more)
Tags: Parts, maintenance
 Outdooriris ― Posted on Mar 14th, 2010
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Synthetic Oil

Total Kar ― Synthetic oil is far superior to conventional petroleum oil. When we look at the five basic properties of oil, lubricate, cool, clean, seal and absorb shock. Synthetic oil wins in all categories. So let’s start with a little history. One of the... (more)
Tags: Fluids, Parts, maintenance
 Outdooriris ― Made popular on Nov 5th, 2010
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Love of driving

Total Kar ― I must admit from the first day I drove a car I was hooked on driving. I grew up skateboarding every day, I had been 72 M.P.H. on a skateboard, and back then we used to do a lot of speed skating, on curvy roads as well. This taught me how to take the... (more)
Tags: Driving, Little ol me
 Outdooriris ― Made popular on Oct 16th, 2010
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Question: My spare tire is never used but 10 years old, is it still usable?

Total Kar ― Q: I have a 2000 Toyota truck with a full sized spare underneath the bed of the truck. I have never taken this tire off or had it checked. Would you think the tire is still usable after 10 years? And I cannot imagine how hard it may be to get it off... (more)
Tags: Parts, Questions, maintenance
 Outdooriris ― Made popular on Oct 30th, 2010
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Question: part replacement; how do I make sure I’m not overcharged?

Total Kar ― Q:When a mechanic tells me I need to replace a part, how can I be sure they are not over charging me for the part? Can I purchase the part myself and take it to the mechanic to install? A: There are a few things you can do; To make sure the part they... (more)
Tags: Parts, Questions
 Outdooriris ― Made popular on Nov 1st, 2010
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Why do some headlights turn yellow?

Total Kar ― I am sure you have seen that some cars have headlights that are faded, dirty looking and yellowed. Maybe even your headlights look like this. Do you ever wonder why? Headlights didn’t used to do this, so why does this happen nowadays? The main... (more)
Tags: Parts, Safety, maintenance
 Outdooriris ― Made popular on Nov 6th, 2010
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Question: Can I run low octane gas with a turbo?

Total Kar ― Q: I drive a 2008 Acura turbo RDX. Acura recommends the higher octane grade gas. Can I go to the lower octane too? Does Turbo make a difference in gas selection? A: I have to agree with Acura here… minimum octane rating for your engine (2.3 liter 4... (more)
Tags: Fluids, Fuels, Questions
 Outdooriris ― Posted on Feb 1st, 2010
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Does my timing belt need replaced?

Total Kar ― Q: Should I replace my timing belt in my car? It is a standard drive… I have owned this car for 10 years, it has 190,000 miles on it and I have never replaced anything on it except for an exhaust pipe. A: A big yes, you should replace your timing... (more)
Tags: Parts, Questions, maintenance
 Outdooriris ― Posted on Jan 31st, 2010
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‘Check Engine’ light

Total Kar ― When the check engine light comes on, you should always have it checked out… But what does it mean exactly, when the engine light comes on? The main thing your engine light is telling you when it is on is that there is something wrong with the... (more)
Tags: Parts, maintenance
 Outdooriris ― Posted on Jan 31st, 2010
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High octane level gas or low level octane level gas?

Total Kar ― When you go to the gas station to fill up your car, there is always the choice of three different levels of octane gas, from low to high. Why are there different levels, and which one does my vehicle need?  These are good questions. First let me... (more)
Tags: Fluids, Fuels
 Outdooriris ― Posted on Jan 28th, 2010
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Do I need a wheel alignment?

Total Kar ― If your car does not go straight when you let go of the steering wheel while driving (don’t do this to long!), the chances are high you need a wheel alignment. Another sign that you need alignment is when your tires wear unevenly (only the outer or... (more)
Tags: Safety, maintenance
 Outdooriris ― Posted on Jan 28th, 2010
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Why do some headlights turn yellow?

Total Kar ― I am sure you have seen that some cars have headlights that are faded, dirty looking and yellowed. Maybe even your headlights look like this. Do you ever wonder why? Headlights didn’t used to do this, so why does this happen nowadays? The main... (more)
Tags: Parts, Safety, maintenance
 Outdooriris ― Made popular on Nov 1st, 2010
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 Outdooriris ― Posted on Feb 1st, 2010
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Can I run low octane gas with a turbo?

Total Kar ― Q: I drive a 2008 Acura turbo RDX. Acura recommends the higher octane grade gas. Can I go to the lower octane too? Does Turbo make a difference in gas selection? A: I have to agree with Acura here… minimum octane rating for your engine (2.3 liter 4... (more)
Tags: Fluids, Fuels, Questions
 Outdooriris ― Posted on Feb 1st, 2010

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