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An engine exhibits a knocking noise. During a cylinder power balance test, the noise abates. Which technician has the correct diagnosis?
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Colin Chapman: The Philosopher of Motion (Part 1)
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Before you toss those zip tie scraps in the trash, consider saving them for plastic repair jobs. In many cases, the plastic used in zip ties will bond with common automotive plastics with the help of a soldering iron.
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Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to cause an oil leak? Our technicians have the answer.
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Nick and Lemmy check out a flex plate from an imported Japanese automatic transmission with very few miles under its belt.
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