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<title>Dennis Bandy - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Dennis Bandy, has worked on cars for more than 25 years. As a Master Automotive Technician he shares his "hands on" experience gained throughout his career. He also has been a service advisor, has spent time in management and most recently enjoys being a specialty tool advisor at DenLors Tools. He founded DenLors Tools in 2005, to supply professional grade automotive tools at discount prices to the public, mechanics and government branches including the U.S. Military at exceptional prices. 

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<title>Car A-C Problems - Troubleshooting Auto Air Conditioning</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 14:43:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Car A/C problems are one of the most misdiagnosed issues when it comes to automobile repairs. The number one problem that auto technicians have to troubleshoot and find, is "why the AC is NOT blowing cold." When the car's air conditioner has this problem, it can be caused by one of many things. ]]></description>
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<title>Air Conditioning Blows Hot Or Warm on One Side - Free Car AC Help</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:12:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Car air conditioning systems that blow warm on one side and cold on the other side usually have one of two problems. In this short auto repair article, a master automotive technician shares his experience, derived from working on air conditioners in Florida for the last couple of decades. This free information can be equally helpful to the do-it-yourselfer as it is to a consumer that knows the value of being informed when it comes to dealing with car repair shops. Read on for free car A/C help when the air is blowing warm on ONE side.]]></description>
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<title>Power Door Lock Problems - Not Working Or Buzzing</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:39:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Power door locks not working can be a real pain. I remember when manual door locks were more common on cars, but today it seems rare to see a car with manual locks. Usually the most common problems with power door locks are the actuators. They are small electric motors used to lock and unlock the car doors when activated by a switch or remote.]]></description>
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<title>Car AC Low Air Flow Problems - Cabin Filter Or Expansion Valve?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:31:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Low airflow problems can be caused by a dirty cabin air filter, tree leaves in the evaporator case or from the evaporator getting too cold and icing up. Not all cars have cabin air filters for the passenger compartment. Many drivers are unaware that a cabin filter may even be in their car to begin with, that's the reason they can go for years without being changed. If experiencing low airflow through the dash vents; the cabin air filter, if equipped should be checked.]]></description>
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<title>Checking For Car Leaks - Lazy Oil Leak Detection</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:17:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's sometimes hard to tell where an oil leak is coming from, especially when it seems as if the oil is leaking from everywhere. By adding UV dye into the oil, the leak can be detected much easier. Cleaning the engine may be necessary to rule out some possibilities, that may just be an accumulation of a leak from one source that has blown around while driving covering a larger area.]]></description>
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<title>Starter Clicks But Engine Does Not Turn Over - Tech in Trunk?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:12:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If the car's starter clicks and the engine does not turn over, this could be caused by several things. The most common cause of clicking when the car is being started is a low battery. Most people would assume that the starter is bad if it only clicks, but low-voltage can cause the starter to make this sound. ]]></description>
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<title>Hazy Build Up on Car Windows or Windshield - Haven't a Foggy Idea?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:41:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Moisture inside a car's passenger compartment can cause a haze or fog build up which can be quite annoying and even make it dangerous to drive. Hazy or foggy windows can make it very difficult to see out, especially when it's raining and the side windows have to be up. If the windows have a filmy build up, it's possible the heater core is starting to leak.]]></description>
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<title>Power Windows Not Working, Off Track - &quot;How To&quot; Car Repair Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 16:21:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Power windows not working in a car can be caused by several things. The most common cause is a bad power window motor, the switch could be faulty or the window regulator could be binding or the cable could be off one of the pulleys. Rarely a window may just be STUCK in the window run and need to be freed up and the guides lubricated with silicone spray. As a master auto technician, I've repaired literally hundreds of power windows in nearly all makes of cars over the years. In this how to article I'll let you in on some things to look for when diagnosing power windows not working.]]></description>
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<title>Air Conditioning Not Cold - Why Air Isn't Good For Car's AC</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 09:15:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over time many car air conditioning systems may not cool as well as they used to. At the beginning of summer many car owners make this discovery. The number one cause of an AC system not cooling well is low refrigerant. But when should a car's AC system be completely evacuated and recharged? As a rule, anytime the AC system has been opened for service.]]></description>
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<title>Car Overheating Problems and Causes - Coolant Leaks</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:46:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Car overheating problems most of the time is caused by coolant leaks in the cooling system. Ninety percent of ten time, coolant leaks are easy to locate due to the fact that many times the leak will be obvious; coolant can be seen leaking or spraying from the problem area. The color of the coolant is green most of the time, however it could be orange or yellow depending on the make of the vehicle and the type of antifreeze that's in the system.]]></description>
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<title>Car Stalls With the AC Turned on - AC Compressor Could Be Locked Up</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:41:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the leading causes of a car stalling with the A/C on is a seized compressor. If there's screeching, smoking, stalling and the air blows warm out of the vents whenever the AC is turned on it's a good guess that the compressor has locked up.]]></description>
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<title>Motor Mount Replacement - Changing Engine Mounts For Looseness and Vibration</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:50:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Worn engine and transmission mounts can be the cause of clunks, thumps and vibration. The purpose of the motor and tranny mounts, besides holding them securely is to insulate the vibration from the engine and transmission from the uni-body or frame of the vehicle.]]></description>
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<title>Just Add Air Conditioning Refrigerant - Why It's Not Always Cool</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:31:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Adding refrigerant to a car's air conditioning system is a quick easy way to make your car blow cold air again right? Well although this practice is very common - people are many times adding freon without any idea of what the pressure readings are and this can be dangerous. And many times the problem won't even be low, but if ac gauges are not used how is one you know?]]></description>
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<title>AC Doesn't Cool While at a Stop - Air Conditioning Blows Warm at Idle</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:20:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are several reasons why a cars AC (Air Conditioning) may not cool when at a stop and blows cool only when moving. The most common reason is the cooling fan for the condenser is not working. It's important to know that many times the cooling fan is shared by the radiator and condenser, other times there are TWO separate ones.]]></description>
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<title>Which Side is Bank One? Related to Firing Order and Oxygen Sensor Replacement</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:23:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's important to know which bank (or cylinder head) is number one to help determine a starting point for firing order or just to replace the correct part, like an Oxygen sensor, fuel injector or ignition coil. In the past all that was needed to determine which bank or cylinder head is number one was to see which cylinder head is positioned the farthest forward. The one that is the most forward (closest to the front of the engine) is the number one cylinder and that side is bank one.]]></description>
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<title>Fiber Optic Borescopes and Video Scopes - Auto Technicians Save Time</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:54:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fiber optic borescopes and video scopes are used to save auto technicians time. Valve damage sometimes occurs when a timing belt breaks and using a scope to inspect for this is easy without removing the cylinder head. Also other industries use video scopes like the Visual Optics Video Stik to capture and share footage of their inspection with clients.]]></description>
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<title>Flat Rate Auto Repairs Explained - Automotive Repair Costs</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:20:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder how most auto technicians get paid? Flat rate technicians may beat the clock most of the time, but what happens if they don't?]]></description>
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<title>Ford Broken Spark Plugs on F150's, Expeditions and Mustangs - Removal Tools and Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:30:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Previously there was only one tool available to remove broken spark plugs on Ford 5.4 engines used in Ford trucks, Expeditions, Mustangs etc. Read on to find out about a new tool that uses a different approach to tackle this problem, but first a quick recap; As mentioned in a prevoius article when removing spark plugs in 2004 and newer 5.4 Ford engines the spark plugs can break leaving the metal sleeve (ground electrode shield) in the spark plug hole.]]></description>
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<title>How to Check an Ignition Coil Or Fuel Injector - DIY Low Tech Method</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2023180</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:50:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Foolproof DIY method for finding a bad ignition coil or fuel injector. This low tech method works best on easy to get to components. Save money by verifying the problem before buying a non-returnable electronic part!]]></description>
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<title>Rear View Mirror Fell Off - Rear View Mirror Tips &amp; Mistakes</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2021662</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:53:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Installing a rear view mirror that has fallen is a simple job. It's important to know how a common mistake could break the windshield if this simple task is done improperly.]]></description>
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<title>Popping Or Clunking Noise in Front End - Repair Tip Secrets!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:40:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Popping, clanking and creaking noises can be a technicians dream or nightmare. Find out the methods that mechanics use to pinpoint noisy components. The dream scenario is to find the problem quickly, fix it and move on; using the secrets outlined help turn a losing proposition into a winning one.]]></description>
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<title>DIY Water Pump Replacement - Ten Tips to Make Replacement Easier</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:53:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Water pumps either fail by leaking from the weep hole, bearings can fail or in rare cases the impeller can come apart. Below I'll list basic steps for replacing a waterpump on most cars. Keep in mind these are general directions and for more specific ones a service manual should be referenced. These tips I've used as a master auto technician over the years and a couple of them marked with an asterisk have helped me the most, but to my amazement many pros hardly use!]]></description>
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<title>DIY Tune Up and Misfire Codes - Top 10 Misfire Causes</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1982987</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:18:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today I cover what a tune up consists of and the most common causes of misfire codes being set or stored in your car's computer. Also, in this article read on to find out why my friend with an old Chrysler lean burn system used to carry a big stick!]]></description>
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<title>CV Axle Replacement and Halfshaft Removal - Replace the CV Or the Entire Half Shaft?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1947724</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:50:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Changing C.V. (Constant Velocity) axles today is almost as common as doing brake jobs. But some CV axles can be pretty stubborn to remove. In this article learn some of the tricks I've used over the years as a Master Tech to make changing CVs and 1/2 shafts easier.]]></description>
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<title>DIY Brake Pad Replacement - How to Change Pads and Avoid Common Mistakes</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1919269</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:37:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Doing your own brake job, if done properly can save a lot of money. But if a brake job is done improperly it could very well cost more than if a professional was paid to do the job to begin with. I've done hundreds of brake jobs in the last 25 years as a Master Auto Technician and in this article I'll outline some of the basics. I also point out some common mistakes that beginners and even pros can make when doing a brake job.]]></description>
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<title>Car Engine Does Not Crank Over - Auto Repair Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:05:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Automotive tips and tricks for when your car engine won't crank over. Master auto technician shares methods learned and used over many years working on all makes and models.]]></description>
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<title>Car Engine Cranks Over But Doesn't Start - Automotive Repair Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:39:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Simple automotive repair tips I've used as a Master Automotive Repair Technician in the last 25 years to check out cars that crank over but don't start. I've never worked at a dealership so I've been exposed to all makes and models. I don't mind sharing these tips since I now sell automotive tools, since 2005. I only write about subjects that I have experience in, so you'll only find information that I've used in the field.]]></description>
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<title>Automotive Repair Manuals - Auto Mechanic Tips and Information</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:33:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With today's cars auto repair manuals are crucial for diagnosing and repairing vehicles in a timely manner. Some auto mechanics prefer paper books, others prefer to have a software program loaded onto their computer or to access information via the Internet.]]></description>
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<title>Jeep Grand Cherokee Noises - Whining, Humming, Roaring</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1879944</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:07:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Jeep Grand Cherokees are prone to having several common mechanical problems. The problem that we cover today is with noisy differentials (rear ends). While it is acceptable for Jeep differentials to make some noise, it's not good to ignore noises that are more than moderate or if the noise is noticeably getting louder. Usually rear end whining noises from Jeeps are rated on a scale from 1-10, anything under a 5 is acceptable and would not merit a repair.]]></description>
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<title>P0171 and P0174 Codes - Don't Replace an Oxygen Sensor Before Reading This</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1865946</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:36:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So your car's CEL (Check Engine Light) is on and you had the codes scanned at a local parts store. Your car has either a P0171, P0174 lean fault code or both stored in the computer, these codes are based on Oxygen Sensor (O-2) readings. A lean code or codes indicate that there's too much oxygen in the exhaust. Remember parts stores have employees that have good intentions but they may not have the experience necessary to interpret what the trouble codes really mean.]]></description>
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<title>Outside Cold Air Blowing in Behind Glove Box - Ford Explorer Or Jeep Grand Cherokee</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:29:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may not be crazy if you feel outside air rushing in from behind the dash of your Ford Explorer or Jeep Grand Cherokee. These two vehicles have a common problem in the heating and air conditioning systems. Help your mechanic pinpoint the problem and maybe save some time and expense.]]></description>
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<title>Oil Changes That Suck - Fluid Evacuators</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:01:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do oil changes yourself without crawling under the car. If you have a boat or jet ski with a four cycle engine, save enough on your first couple of oil changes to pay for your own fluid extractor. Professional auto techs use fluid evacuators to help increase their production and eliminate the need to put the vehicle up on a lift.]]></description>
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<title>Your Auto Mechanic Wants You to Know - Really!</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:13:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many of the technicians I know make more money than college graduates, although they seem to garner less respect. This is because of perception, culture has trained our minds to think more of a person if they are well dressed. I've experienced this myself, people look at me differently when I'm in work clothes compared to when I'm in a suit. With this being said, your mechanic wants you to know the following.]]></description>
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<title>Car Heater Not Working - Blowing Cold Air!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1742979</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:39:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The blockage can sometimes be unstopped by removing the heater hoses and using a garden hose with a sprayer to flush the heater core out. If neither of the hoses are hot to the touch, there could also be a malfunctioning heater control valve, if used on the model you're working on. Check for presence of a heater control valve by following the heater hoses back to the engine. Sometimes, a vacuum line could have a break causing there to be no vacuum to operate the valve.]]></description>
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<title>Brakes Shake - Machine the Rotors Or Replace Them?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:47:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Brake shake or brakes pulsating is a common problem on many vehicles. Learn a little before going to look for a repair shop. Find out if the repair shop has the best equipment for machining rotors. Weigh the options of resurfacing the old rotors or if replacement makes more since.]]></description>
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<title>Car Pulls - Alignment Problem Or Tires?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:37:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For the car owner, if you have pull look at the tires closely. Sometimes the tires can show some uneven wear that can result in pulling. Other times the tires can look perfectly fine and the car will pull.]]></description>
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<title>Replacing Ford Max Air Door - AC Not Cool Enough</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1396586</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:20:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A Ford Explorer that has a full charge of refrigerant and is cooling, but is not quite cool enough may have a broken fresh air door. The fresh air door is also called a recirculate door, max air door or main air inlet door. The function of the door is to let fresh air in, or to recirculate the inside air. When the air conditioning control is set to the max position, the fresh air door seals off the outside air to recirculate the air in the passenger compartment.]]></description>
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<title>Camshaft Alignment Crankshaft Alignment - Automotive Specialty Tools</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:31:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the past changing a timing chain or timing belt only required basic tools to get the job done. Alignment marks for the cam and crank were aligned per directions from the service manual. Now, increasingly specialty automotive tools are required to properly line up the camshafts and crank.]]></description>
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<title>OTC's Newest Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tool - Pegisys</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:43:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Genisys has been a very popular choice in auto scan tools for many years, but now Pegisys is staged to be OTC's next generation of automotive diagnostic scan tools. Genisys is still a very good scan tool and will continue to be very popular due to it's much lower cost and it will continue to be supported by OTC.]]></description>
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<title>TPMS Automotive Specialty Tool - Auto Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1342026</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:26:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tire and repair shops today need to have the correct auto specialty tool to deal with this. Choosing a TPM tool that can reset TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) on most makes of vehicles is needed, since most shops work on more than one type of car.]]></description>
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<title>How to Save Money on Auto Repairs - Choose a Shop</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:39:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Buy a Hybrid for around`$30,000 to save $10 a week in gas? I don't think so. A lot of us realize that with the economic slow down our best bet is to reduce debt and drive what we already have a little longer.]]></description>
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<title>Summer Vacation - Don't Forget To Check The Spare</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1199532</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 16:33:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the leading causes of "break-down" on the road is the result of a flat tire. Without a puncture from a nail or screw, how do tires lose air? Can aerosol like fix-a-flat be used to fill a tire on the road without damage to tire pressure sensors? Find answers to these questions and more - from an automotive master technician that has seen it all.]]></description>
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<title>Ford Spark Plug Problems - Spark Plugs Broken and Blowing Out</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:32:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If the threads fail the spark plug will eject, when it blows out it can break the ignition coil that is positioned over each plug. Beware of purchasing a rebuilt head due to blowouts being so common, chances are the rebuilt head may have a repair insert that may not hold. The Rotunda 303-1203 is a specialty tool that has been in huge demand from many unsuspecting repair shops that were performing regular maintenance on their customer's vehicles.]]></description>
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<title>How to Find Your Car's AC Refrigerant or Freon Leak</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:57:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Low refrigerant (Freon, 134A) is the most common cause of A/C systems blowing warm air in automotive A/C systems. The refrigerant is used to transfer heat from the passenger compartment to the outside. Cars today hold considerably less refrigerant than cars in the past, so even small leaks can affect A/C performance in a short period of time. If low refrigerant is suspected, a 134a A/C gauge set can be used to verify this. The pressure with the A/C turned off should be approximately 80 PSI on the AC gauge set, depending on the ambient (outside) temperature.  ]]></description>
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