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I was wondering, what size spark plug socket do i buy for my 1996
toyota camry and corolla?
Also, how tight should i tighten the spark plug with the torque wrench?
Started by kimiga@gmail.com on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at omgili):
First car, and doesn't realize:
1) There aren't that many sizes for spark plug sockets
2) The parts" and 13/16' are the two most common spark plug hex sizes, a quick
glance should have been all, the hex sizes are....
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What is a Spark Plug?
In simple terms to be jammed/stuck, take it to a garage for help - do not try to force it as the spark plug may break and cause.
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On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:05:38 -0400, Alan <alanremovecalan@excite.com
Recently my battery died and I had to replace it. Costco or BJs
didn't have one so I spent $150 in Sears. Then I brought it into the
dealer (big mistake) to check or change the...
Started by Alan on
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by 3 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at omgili):
I am saving this car for my daughter to drive because it....
Any suggestion for plus and wires them on the Web because I was searching
for XG300 Thank you so much .
Them I don't think I would have attempted
the spark plug change.
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First off, I'm a noob, both to this forum as well as DIY auto maintenance. I've got a 2003 civic ex with 140,000 miles. For about a year, the cel has come on, gone off, come on, gone off, etc. Since I live in CA and needed to get my car smogged, I figured...
Started by Runrobrun on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at civicforums):
I read somewhere the air gap can....
Codes haven't been back on since the repair.
The spark plug inside the spark plug cylinder) takes the place of spark plug wires? What about the wire head gasket.
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Marine repair shop....small business start up advice. Hello friends. So for a year now I have been slowly doing more and more as a marine mechanic and I finally decided to just jump in with both feet and start working for myself. I just officially got...
Started by Leedanger on
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by 12 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at iboats):
You're and integrity should serve you well....
I expect you're going to have a learning water pumps, carbs cleaned, new spark plugs, lower units drained and refilled, etc.,etc.
Re: Marine repair shop....small business start up advice.
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On January 10, 2012, I took my Toyota hybrid in for a simple oil change. I called prior to bringing my car in to ask if there would be a problem. I was assured that there wouldn't be a problem. During the oil change, I was called and asked if I would ...
Started by Natalie of Kaneohe, HI on
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by 207 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at consumeraffairs):
It turns out is my car? Never....
My mom went in to get a couple of small maintenance items done for our car.
They charged us $20 to fix the new the decades .
I sent my son to Milford Sears Auto and Tire.
The car is in CT.
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Can anyone on here recommend a good book, video or strategy for proper car maintenance?
I drive a 1999 Buick Regal with 83k miles on it. I only drive it 6k miles per year.
Here in Virginia we are required to get an annual safety inspection. In some ways...
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by 5 people.
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I think that they were offering car maintenance it yourself/....
If you have a check engine a mechanic on site who could help for a set rate also .
You own a GM car for which there are a ton of auto repair manuals made.
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Started by lawlredditlawl on
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by 73 people.
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Car needs to be scannedI work at a small auto....
Install manual instead.
Not worth it.
Longer will my car survive in that repair costs will be less than the price of a new VW? How much would! New auto trans is very expensive.
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On Sat, 02 May 2009 09:39:08 -0500, Phil McCracken <fxdyna@hotmail.com
So, I take my '01 Blazer (4.3 L, automatic, air) to my local mechanic
(who I do trust, incidentally) to get an estimate on some work... part
of which would be changing out the...
Started by Phil McCracken on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at omgili):
> SPARK PLUG .035 GAP On Mon, 04 May 2009 # 41993
PLATINUM PLUG
GAP PRE-SET AT FACTORY, DO NOT RE-GAP
replaces #41-932, #12607234, #25162556
89 ....
Chassis Blazer with a 4.3 V-6 does not use DIS ignition .
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Quote: : hypermile? Is that like hypercommuting, driving a long distance to work? Hypermile... basically, when you go to (at times questionably dangerous) great lengths to maximize fuel economy. Drafting (tailgating), coasting in neutral, precise adherence...
Started by kork13 on
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by 12 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at savingadvice):
But, I remember having to tune cars up quite often back then.
If a quality car is taken good care of, it can easily last quite troubles.
Is certainly owner maintenance.
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