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    Help! Something just happened to my car

    The only thing I did notice was the wire that leads to the alternator seems to make slight contact with the area above the exhaust manifolds.There are no burn or melt marks on the wire.The key fob idea was based on the premise that the key might have some dirt accumulated on it which may hinder...
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    Help! Something just happened to my car

    They said they located no problems,made a note of the incident and placed it in my file.They did though install a different oil filter (black in color,no SRT or Viper markings)on my engine.When I noticed it was different then the previous white filters with the markings,they told me the black...
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    Help! Something just happened to my car

    Yesterday I received another p.m. telling me again,to try an alternate key fob.This morning I went out and tried it.The car fired up a little hesitantly,and the volts remained low for about 10 seconds,in the 11 volt range.Then they started to climb,the red indicator went off and the volts went...
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    Help! Something just happened to my car

    I live about 12 miles from the dealership and do not have a spare battery.The closest Canadian Tire is about 5 miles away from me.To make matters worse,I split with my wife a while ago and all my sockets are still uncollected on Vancouver Island (TMI?).The closest tools I can access are about 10...
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    Help! Something just happened to my car

    Thank you for the helpful replies.I saw nothing unusual under the hood,fan belt is fine.Alarm is still working this morning.Where it is parked there are no plug ins to hook up a battery charger unfortunately.Am I risking the car dying on me enroute if I attempt to drive it to the dealership...
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    Help! Something just happened to my car

    I don't own a battery charger unfortunately.I am going to go take a detailed look under the hood.
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    Help! Something just happened to my car

    I was just out for a drive.Stopped to fill up.When I went to restart my car,it turned over,started for about 1 second and died.I started it again right away and my voltage red indicator light came on.The battery voltage which has always been over 14 dropped to just above 11.I drove home,car ran...
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    91 Versus 93 Octane on stock Gen IV's

    I thought I have read before,but maybe misunderstood,that the vehicles computer can advance the timing with higher octane fuel,because the resistance to detonation is higher e.g.91 vs 94.I thought one could pick up a few more horses,not a lot,but some.
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    Another tire rotation question

    Thankyou for answering my question.When I said unidirectional,I meant designed only to rotate in one direction.I guess when you switch sides the direction the tire turns,from the original side,is inverted but does not have any effect on the feel of the vehicle,as long as the outside marker on...
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    Another tire rotation question

    I apologize if this seems like a dumb question.I did a search,regarding rotating the tires,which I am due for,according to the owners manual.The thread I found said the tires are not unidirectional and can be switched side to side with no problems.Is this for sure.I thought the PS2 tires were a...
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    08 Power steering noise?

    What benefit do you derive from the filter?Does it just keep the fluid clean?
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    08 Power steering noise?

    The owner's manual has the specs for which fluids to use.I don't have it at my fingertips right now but I remember it was a particular power steering fluid or ATF+4 transmission fluid.
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    08 Power steering noise?

    Just returned from another 90 minute drive and still no noise.Very pleasing.Again tried to induce the grind but it did not happen.
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    08 Power steering noise?

    Just returned from a 2hr cruise in my vehicle.It did not make the "noise" again today.I am hoping this extra fluid cure will permanently remedy the situation.A few more drives will probably totally convince me.Now,to tackle the instrument bezel vibration and mild brake squeal.
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    08 Power steering noise?

    Yesterday,when my vehicle was cold,I topped up my reservoir with fluid.I filled it to a tad above the max line.Went for a spirited drive for 90 minutes and the car did not make the noise once or leak fluid.I am cautiously optimistic this may have solved the problem.I will retest later tonight as...
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    08 Power steering noise?

    My build date is May 08.I also noticed,but it may be normal,I don't know,that when you start the car,the fluid in the reservoir percolates.It doesn't seem to form bubbles,but it's constantly moving around.When car is up to operating temperature it seems to stop. The fluid level seems to be...
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    08 Power steering noise?

    My 08 has been making a weird buzzing/vibrating/semi grinding noise on right hand turns as of late.Not all the time but is usually associated with tighter turns.I've also been wondering what it is.It's strange it doesn't seem to happen on similar kinds of left turns.
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    Price of an oil chnage?

    At a dealership here,before they realized I had a plan that pays for changes,they quoted me about $200.00CDN. They charge about $10-12/litre of 0W-40,plus filter and labour
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    Update:08 Front Crank Seal

    I am quite sure the abrasions were caused by a vaccuum hose being dragged/rubbed against it.I told them not to wash my car but they could vaccuum it.I clay barred the area and cleaned it to remove residual rubber(?)left on the area.It faded the scratches but I could not totally get rid of them.I...
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    Update:08 Front Crank Seal

    Finally got my car back on June 30th,with the crank seal replaced.I ended up at an alternate dealership,than in my initial post.This is my latest experience. I was told,at first that the seal had come in and then told that there was something missing from it that they had to acquire from...
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    Radar Detectors - New Bel GX65

    Obviously the significance of the arrows is lost if you've never used them.It is called situational awareness.I am not explaining very well the importance this evening.Bacardi can do that to you.Everyone has their favorite brand(of detectors). All I know is that I have never had a citation...
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    Radar Detectors - New Bel GX65

    Detectors which only go off in the presence of a signal won't tell you if you are approaching a trap,if the trap is coming up behind you or if it is off to your side.Each individual scenario will dictate whether you speed up,or slow down.Not all radar is stationary.I've never found it necessary...
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    Radar Detectors - New Bel GX65

    Bottom line is without a directional indicator,there is a disadvantage. Been using V1 for over 10 years with no failures or difficulties.Extreme length detection and have caught laser,without being tagged myself more then once.Any detector is only as good as the operator.
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    I ran into a Lamborghini Diablo VT

    I think he's too young to be a Pharmacist.Senior high school year was 2006. I am a Pharmacist though.
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    I ran into a Lamborghini Diablo VT

    Out here in Vancouver,you see Lambos and Ferraris every day driving around.They are definitely eye candy though.Last Sunday,I was driving to my sister's place with a black Gallardo behind me and a red Diablo to my left.I've only seen 2 other Vipers since I have been here.The Viper gets unreal...

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