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		<title>MITCHELL1 ONLINE PRODUCT UPDATE &#8211; Auto Repair Manuals</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:51:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Online Auto Repair Manual website has now been updated to include a great new Estimator feature. This recently added feature allows you to access professional auto repair estimator information as part of your subscription. Please review this great new tool plus all of the other new features and functions recently added to the Mitchell [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <a href="http://www.freeautomechanic.com/repairmanuals.html">Online Auto Repair Manual</a> website has now been updated to include a great new Estimator feature. This recently added feature allows you to access professional auto repair estimator information as part of your subscription. Please review this great new tool plus all of the other new features and functions recently added to the Mitchell 1 DIY website. The best part is, weâ€™ve continued to add some very useful features without increasing the cost to you.</p>
<p><a href="http://affiliates.eautorepair.net/z/10/CD32/&#038;lnkurl=http://www.eautorepair.net/app/YearsMakes.asp">Access An Online Repair Manual Now</a></p>
<p> Mitchell 1 DIY covers Repair, Estimator, Maintenance, Recalls and TSB information on over 20,000 vehicles. This DIY Online program features over 200,000 repair articles, and thousands of technical service bulletins, including recalls, PLUS millions of supporting graphics. </p>
<p>Mitchell 1 DIY now guarantees a 100% customer satisfaction !</p>
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		<title>Power Tools For Real Projects</title>
		<link>http://freeonlinemechanic.com/2011/08/02/power-tools-for-real-projects</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:18:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherman  Dingman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hammers and screwdrivers are just a couple example of a hand tool. The hand tool is utilized using only the hand and is very commonly found in every household and its not powered by electric motor.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hammers and screwdrivers are just a couple example of a hand tool. The hand tool is utilized using only the hand and is very commonly found in every household and its not powered by electric motor.</p>
<p>Power tools on the other hand are powered by electric motors unlike hand tools. This is the kind of tool that can save you more time and less work.</p>
<p>If working with wood is your hobby, using an excellent tool that fits the kind of work your doing will make your work easy. These items are so prevalent in our daily lives we would not necessarily consider them when considering the tools we own.</p>
<p>Speed and accuracy are just few positive outcomes when using power tools. Such tools are available in the market today. Below are just few of them.</p>
<p>Pneumatic semi automatic nail guns &#8211; You will never use the hammer again when using this tool. Keep in mind that you should make precaution when using this tool just like using a firearm, but the efficiency and effectiveness these nail guns deliver make them a must have.</p>
<p>Power saws &#8211; Hand saws are fine for smaller and more delicate work-like trimming or cutting a number of boards here and there. But if you&#8217;re cutting big panels, cutting into plywood, or cutting a massive volumes of wood, utilizing a handsaw is usually backbreaking.</p>
<p>Power drills &#8211; Power drills are one of the <a href="http://www.toolsbin.com/">electric hand tools</a> similar to power screwdrivers that are extremely useful. If you&#8217;ve have a massive volume of drilling or screw driving work to do, a power drill will save you plenty of time and effort.</p>
<p>Routers &#8211; Routers are utilized to hollow out areas within the face of a piece of wood. The handheld equivalent may be the router plane, which will do the same job and could be much more accurate in some cases-but may also be additional complicated and much less efficient to utilize.</p>
<p>I was searching the net and I found this site about <a href="http://www.toolsbin.com/">power tools online</a>. This site have deals in <a href="http://www.toolsbin.com/">woodworking power tools</a> at a very affordable price. I have been searching hours and hours in the internet and finally I got lucky finding this site.</p>
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		<title>Making Use Of San Ramon CA Auto Repair</title>
		<link>http://freeonlinemechanic.com/2011/03/05/making-use-of-san-ramon-ca-auto-repair</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2011 12:46:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sean Elstins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you notice that your car isn't running up to it's ideal performance and you are unsure of why, it is likely time you need to take it in for some maintenance. However, you may not know where you should consider taking your car to. If this is your situation, you might want to consider some of these factors about san ramon ca auto repair.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you notice that your car isn&#8217;t running up to it&#8217;s ideal performance and you are unsure of why, it is likely time you need to take it in for some maintenance. However, you may not know where you should consider taking your car to. If this is your situation, you might want to consider some of these factors about san ramon ca auto repair.</p>
<p>There are numerous reliable choices that you might want to consider within the area. Your choices might depend on the type of car that you have or even what the nearest option may be. If your vehicle is less common in the location, then you may want to take it to one of specialty mechanics in the area instead.</p>
<p>You can always ask your friends for some good recommendations when you are considering options to help you fix your car. They will be able to refer you to some mechanics which they have had good results with on their own cars. You know that if they have had good results with their vehicles, you will probably have good results too.</p>
<p>The pricing for having such repairs done can vary always. When you have a rare model of car then you can expect that almost anything you require is going to be more expensive than what you would usually pay, regardless. However, this doesn&#8217;t mean that you shouldn&#8217;t compare or look for deals.</p>
<p>If you can describe the problem that is occurring with your car, it will be easier for the mechanic to fix it. However, it is also important to understand that sometimes the mechanic can recognize problems that you will not be able to. In consideration of this you may want to only offer your input when it is absolutely necessary.</p>
<p>You should always ask when you can expect your car to be ready for pickup. Perhaps your friends will be able to suggest various mechanics that are able to deliver the car repaired and on time as they have promised. Many people hold a misconception that you can never get your car back from repairs in the amount of time that is usually told to you.</p>
<p>So when you are having car issues, remember that san ramon ca auto repair can be a good choice. You will discover that there are many options you can consider in the area. With a reliable choice, you will find that you will be able to get on the road again as soon as possible.</p>
<p>Learn more about <a href='http://www.westcoastmufflers.com/'>San Ramon CA Auto Repair</a>.  Stop by Sean Elstins&#8217;s site where you can find out all about <a href='http://www.westcoastmufflers.com/services/front-end-repair-and-alignments/wheel-alignment/'>Auto Repair San Ramon CA</a>  and what it can do for you.</p>
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		<title>Finding Good Kioti Tractor Parts</title>
		<link>http://freeonlinemechanic.com/2011/01/17/finding-good-kioti-tractor-parts</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:52:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Danny De Groot</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trying to save money is something that many people are going to want to do. However, the problem that you can run into is going to have the proper tips to locate Kioti tractor parts. Once you have those tips though your going to be able to get them and do the repairs on your own rather than spending money for a repairman.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trying to save money is something that many people are going to want to do. However, the problem that you can run into is going to have the proper tips to locate Kioti tractor parts. Once you have those tips though your going to be able to get them and do the repairs on your own rather than spending money for a repairman.</p>
<p>One tip to find what you need is going to be by searching on the results pages that the search engines provide you. However, make sure that you browse through all the different web sites that are present so that you can get the parts that you need here. By purchasing on the internet you might be able to get the best possible deal on a rare item that your local area might not sell or would have to order in.</p>
<p>Something else that your going to want to check into will be the store that you purchased the tractor from. By checking here you might find they can sell you the items that you need, but you could end up finding they can do the service for you as well.</p>
<p>If you get a catalog in the mail your going to want to make sure that you check to see if they offer the parts. If they offer the parts that you need you could easily order them from these catalogs and have the part that you need.</p>
<p>Another thing that you will want to consider doing is to call the manufacturer directly. By doing that you can find out if they can sell you the part. However, you might find that you could that they will be able to give you the name of a company that you can visit to get the proper items that you need.</p>
<p>When you are looking for Kioti tractor parts you know that it can be a difficult thing to do. However, you could end up finding that if you know the places to locate these you can get the part to fix your tractor on your own rather than spending money for a repairman.</p>
<p>If you are looking to discover more about <a href="http://best-tractor-parts.com/info/kioti-tractor-parts/">Kioti tractor parts</a> or <a href="http://best-tractor-parts.com/info/gravely-tractor-parts/">Gravely tractor parts</a>, please check out my website and read some more of the articles I have written.</p>
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		<title>How do I know how much air to put in my tires?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I looked at my tires this morning and the front tires look lower than the rear. The side of the tire says 44 psi. I checked them with a gauge and it reads 33 psi. Are my tires leaking? Should I set them to 44 psi? Response: The 44 psi On the side of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I looked at my tires this morning and the front tires look lower than the rear. The side of the tire says 44 psi. I checked them with a gauge and it reads 33 psi. Are my tires leaking? Should I set them to 44 psi?</p>
<p>Response:<br />
The 44 psi On the side of the tire is the MAXIMUM pressure that the tire capable of holding according to the tire manufacturer. To find the vehicles correct tire pressure, there is a decal inside the door jam or glove box. In most cases the pressure is between 30 psi and 35 psi. Do not put more than suggested or the tires will wear premature. </p>
<p>Almost all vehicles will have the appearance of low front tires compared to the rear as they carry the weight of the engine and transmission over them. This is normal.</p>
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		<title>My Doom lights stay on when I remove the doors from my 2004 Jeep Wrangler?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:16:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler and when I take my doors off my doom lights stay on. What can I do to fix this so That I can take my doors off without worrying about running the battery down or lighting up the night sky? Response: If you refer to your owners manual it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler and when I take my doors off my doom lights stay on. What can I do to fix this so That I can take my doors off without worrying about running the battery down or lighting up the night sky?</p>
<p>Response:<br />
If you refer to your owners manual it state that the doom lights will stay on for 20 minutes and then go off, so you do not need to worry about the battery running down. But if you find it is still a bit annoying, most would, you can remove the bottom right hand fuse from the fuse box located behind the glove box. This will cure what ales ya. Now, there is a draw back from removing this fuse. The little bell that dings to let you know when you left your lights on or key in the ignition will no longer work. A small price to pay I think. Not sure why the manufacturer does not include a switch for this.</p>
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		<title>U.S. study finds driver error in most Toyota accidents</title>
		<link>http://freeonlinemechanic.com/2010/08/11/u-s-study-finds-driver-error-in-most-toyota-accidents</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:39:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brakes weren&#8217;t applied by drivers of Toyota vehicles in at least 35 of 58 crashes blamed on unintended acceleration, U.S. auto-safety regulators said Tuesday after studying data recorders. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also saw no evidence of electronics-related causes for the accidents in reviewing the vehicle recorders, known as black boxes, the agency [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brakes weren&#8217;t applied by drivers of Toyota vehicles in at least 35 of 58 crashes blamed on unintended acceleration, U.S. auto-safety regulators said Tuesday after studying data recorders.</p>
<p>The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also saw no evidence of electronics-related causes for the accidents in reviewing the vehicle recorders, known as black boxes, the agency said today in a report to lawmakers.</p>
<p>The preliminary findings bolster Toyota&#8217;s contentions that there&#8217;s no evidence of flaws in electronic controls on its vehicles and that motorists in some cases confused the accelerator and brake pedals.</p>
<p>A Toyota spokesman said the company&#8217;s black boxes are built into the airbag sensor and usually begin recording only when the airbag is deployed.</p>
<p>&#8220;The data should also be independently corroborated, e.g., through physical evidence, other research, etc.&#8221; Toyota spokesman Brian Lyons said in an e-mail Tuesday to Automotive News.</p>
<p>Since November, Toyota has recalled 9.4 million vehicles worldwide, including 7.5 million in the U.S., for acceleration problems involving floor mats and sticky pedals, Lyons said.</p>
<p>â€œAt this early point in its investigation, NHTSA officials have drawn no conclusions about additional causes of unintended acceleration in Toyotas beyond the two defects already known &#8212; pedal entrapment and sticking gas pedals,â€ the agency said in the report provided for a briefing to lawmakers in Washington.</p>
<p>In addition to the 60 percent of cases where brakes weren&#8217;t used, NHTSA cited accidents in which the brakes were applied partially or the data recorder failed.</p>
<p>Toyota has conducted more than 4,000 on-site vehicle inspections, and said today it has not found electronic throttle controls to be a cause of unintended acceleration.</p>
<p>&#8220;Toyota&#8217;s own vehicle evaluations have confirmed that the remedies it developed for sticking accelerator pedal and potential accelerator pedal entrapment by an unsecured or incompatible floor mat are effective,&#8221; the company said.</p>
<p>&#8220;We have also confirmed several different causes for unintended acceleration reports, including pedal entrapment by floor mats, pedal misapplication and vehicle functions where a slight increase in engine speed is normal, such as engine idle up from a cold start or air conditioning loads.&#8221;</p>
<p>In many cases studied by federal regulators, the driver made an allegation of unintended acceleration.</p>
<p>Questions about data</p>
<p>NHTSA said its study was limited to post 2007 vehicles because most Toyota models made before 2007 did not have black boxes that stored pre-crash data.</p>
<p>Most sudden acceleration complaints since 1999 occurred before 2007, according to a February study by Safety Research &#038; Strategies, a research and advocacy firm funded in part by plaintiff lawyers.</p>
<p>A high proportion of these involved 2002-2006 Camrys and 2005-2006 Tacoma pick-up trucks, the study found.</p>
<p>&#8220;The idea that Toyota has been exonerated is preposterous given all the facts,&#8221; said Sean Kane, the firm&#8217;s president. &#8220;This is a small sampling of crashes.&#8221;</p>
<p>Kane added that the vast majority of sudden acceleration incidents are at too low a speed to activate the black boxes. The NHTSA study is thus limited to an examination of high-speed crashes, he said.</p>
<p>Limited braking</p>
<p>Of the 58 recording devices analyzed, 35 showed that at the moment of the crash impact, the driver hadn&#8217;t depressed the brake pedal at all, safety officials said. Fourteen more cases showed partial braking. In another nine cases, the brake had been depressed at the &#8220;last second&#8221; before impact.</p>
<p>The government&#8217;s preliminary examination also said there were a handful of other crashes where the brake was pressed early and released, or in which the brake and gas pedals were pressed at the same time. There was one case of pedal entrapment by a floor mat.</p>
<p>In five cases, NHTSA said, the electronic recording device failed to work.</p>
<p>The agency is continuing its review of Toyota defects and is working with NASA, the U.S. space agency, and the National Academy of Sciences to probe the cause of the crashes.</p>
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		<title>1990 ford ranger fuel pump will not run</title>
		<link>http://freeonlinemechanic.com/2010/08/04/1990-ford-ranger-fuel-pump-will-not-run</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:49:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have a 1990 ford ranger with a 2.3 liter. My fuel pump will not work.I replaced the pump,relay and the batteries ground cable.I have a wire that runs from the ground on battery to the fuel pump relay he is getting about 8 volts could you help me find the problem? thanks Response: Check [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have a 1990 ford ranger with a 2.3 liter. My fuel pump will not work.I replaced the pump,relay and the batteries ground cable.I have a wire that runs from the ground on battery to the fuel pump relay he is getting about 8 volts could you help me find the problem? thanks</p>
<p>Response:<br />
Check the inertia switch (fuel cut off switch) This switch shuts off the fuel pump in the event of a collision. Once the switch has been tripped, it must be reset manually in order to start the engine. </p>
<p>The inertia switch is located on the toe-board, to the right of the transmission hump, in the passenger-side footwell. </p>
<p>But your relay should see battery voltage on the BLK/YEL wire that comes from a 30 amp fuse#1.<br />
The RED wire that goes to <a href="http://freeautomechanic.com/mechanic/forum/2010/08/1990-ford-ranger-fuel-pump-will-not-run">READ ENTIRE ARTICLE</a></p>
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		<title>Chrysler recalling 575,000 Jeeps, minivans for brakes, wiring</title>
		<link>http://freeonlinemechanic.com/2010/06/08/chrysler-recalling-575000-jeeps-minivans-for-brakes-wiring</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:26:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chrysler Group LLC is recalling almost 575,000 Jeep sport-utility vehicles and Dodge and Chrysler minivans for brake line and wiring defects, U.S. safety regulators said. The company recalled 288,968 Jeep Wranglers for 2001 through 2010 to repair a defect caused when liners inside the fenders touch right-front and left-rear brake lines, leading to wear that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chrysler Group LLC is recalling almost 575,000 Jeep sport-utility vehicles and Dodge and Chrysler minivans for brake line and wiring defects, U.S. safety regulators said.</p>
<p>The company recalled 288,968 Jeep Wranglers for 2001 through 2010 to repair a defect caused when liners inside the fenders touch right-front and left-rear brake lines, leading to wear that may cause fluid to leak and raising the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement on its Web site today.</p>
<p>Chrysler isnâ€™t aware of accidents or injuries related to the fluid leak, the automaker told the agency in a June 1 letter. Repairs should begin this month, the agency said. Vehicle owners were directed to call Chrysler at 1-800-853-14903 or visit NHTSAâ€™s website.</p>
<p>â€œA brake fluid leak can cause partial loss of service brakes at the affected wheel, increasing the risk of a crash,â€ NHTSA said in the statement.</p>
<p>The company also recalled 284,831 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town &#038; Country minivans from the 2008 and 2009 model years, citing a sliding-door hinge that can wear through wire insulation, causing a short circuit and possible fire, the agency said.</p>
<p>Chrysler, controlled by Italyâ€™s Fiat SpA after filing for bankruptcy last year, learned of the Wrangler leak on Feb. 25 in a report on the flaw in a 2008 model, according to the letter.</p>
<p>The automaker will recall the vehicles â€œto inspect and remove potential areas of liner contact with the brake line,â€ Chrysler spokesman Nick Cappa said in an e-mail. Repairs will be made without charge to the customer, he said.</p>
<p>The brake-component manufacturer is TI Automotive, based in Warren, Mich., according to Chryslerâ€™s letter to NHTSA.</p>
<p>Chrysler issued a recall last week for almost 35,000 Dodge and Jeep vehicles for accelerator pedals that may become stuck or fail to immediately return to the idle position. </p>
<p>NHTSA last week also began investigating Ford Motor Co. cars for pedals that may become stuck on floor mats.</p>
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		<title>2003 Chevy 3500 Check Engine Light On</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:18:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have a 2003 Chevy 3500 mini school bus. It has a 5.7 L engine with the Check engine light on. It runs, but seems to miss every now and again, especially when going up hill. The check engine light flashes sometimes and sometimes it goes off. Summary: We took it to the Auto Repair [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have a 2003 Chevy 3500 mini school bus. It has a 5.7 L engine with the Check engine light on. It runs, but seems to miss every now and again, especially when going up hill. The check engine light flashes sometimes and sometimes it goes off.</p>
<p>Summary: We took it to the <a href="http://www.cfsautoandtire.com">Auto Repair Shop</a>Â and they scanned the codes for us. It had no current codes which made sense because the check engine light wasn&#8217;t on, but in the History codes there was Code P0300 Misfire Detected. The shop put the bus under load and code see multiple misfires on the scan tool and suggested a complete tune up. It has not had one and has 94,000 miles on it.</p>
<p>Fix:Â  The shop Replaced my spark plugs, Plug wires, distributor cap and rotor. I&#8217;ve been driving it for weeks now and haven&#8217;t had a problem since.</p>
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