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TechWhiz

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  1. The recommended tire pressure for 18s should be maintained during the ride. In general, I simply keep everything at 35 PSI across the board; you won't be too far off at that pressure.
  2. There is no doubt that even the most little of touches may set off this reaction. As an example, the father-in-law's garage has an empty plastic bottle that is hung from a length of thread; when the bottle comes into contact with the windshield, it is time to pull over ;). When my wife came to visit us last month, it was sufficient to trigger the same warning on the Mercedes-Benz Me app for our vehicle (I wonder whether it also makes use of the camera in addition to parking sensors, radar, and so on).
  3. K3 DWO Posted for the benefit of anybody else who may glance at it and Google it in order to investigate it.
  4. Sync makes sure that the temperature in all three climate zones is the same. If you change the driver's side, the passenger side will also change to match.
  5. The R-Line's steering wheel was a factor in my decision to go with Elegance. Much more content with physical keys. I've set the temperature to my liking, activated Auto, Sync, and A/C, and haven't touched it since.
  6. My Jag XF was giving me trouble for weeks since it kept needing a service because it had oil contamination and was doing re-gens. No error messages. The problem was an EGR valve spindle that had broken. The motor provided the appropriate feedback as it turned, but the valve remained open.
  7. We're going to go get a smoke machine (we have an air connection set up). We have one in the office, but nobody can seem to borrow any equipment recently. In case other people are experiencing the same issues, I will continue to update the article. Thanks.
  8. My son just purchased a 2007 Mini One 1.4. It has around 72000 miles. It displayed the P0420 code and the engine light a few weeks ago. The exhaust smells like the engine is running rich. The cam chain is silent (but might be stretched), and the vehicle failed its emissions test a few years ago. I'm not sure how it was fixed. We replaced the plugs yesterday (as part of a service) and observed the revs dropping periodically at idling. We observed the Lambda output (not sure whether this is before or after cat-assume post) and it plummeted in tandem with the rpm, resulting in the gasoline smell coming from the exhaust. It also said misfire cylinder 2, so we switched the coil packs for 2 and 3, and it now shows misfire cylinder 1. We've been watching the voltages at the pre and post cat oxygen sensors, but we're not sure what to anticipate. It was roughly 1.45v before and 0.09v post at idle (fluctuating).
  9. This has to be qualified with "YMMV" since you should actually refer to the instructions for destroying camcorders. I agree with your reasoning. My camcorder accepts a 5mm audio in/mic input while still recording video.
  10. You're on if the AV in socket matches the one on the cam. If not, you will need to combine different audio and video sources. ADVICE: Purchase wire protectors.
  11. Although they are not readily accessible and are notoriously difficult to install, it is highly recommended that you get polyurethane bushes rather than these, despite the fact that they are almost identical in appearance. There is a wide selection available on eBay.
  12. This is a really intriguing endeavour. The 55, I'm assuming, has a standard intake system? How much energy should it generate?
  13. Never combine dot 5 (silicone) with anything, especially dot 5.1. Glycol fluid incompatible. Silicone repels water. Glycol-based fluids absorb 10% water.
  14. I can understand what you mean, CyberNinja, however some people merely read the article instead of looking left, which also saves time and could enlist the assistance of a local. Perhaps I'm being too particular, but a little detail can enhance the impact of a request.
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