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Build a Better DIY Seismometer

Cars That Think

I had initially considered other sorts of DIY seismometers, and I was put off by how large and ungainly they were. Most DIY seismometers use a magnet and coil to sense motion as the moving magnet induces a current in the fixed coil. That worked, but I could just see the messy oil spills coming.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

Green Car Congress

Power steering is electric and as a result we don’t need to check the power steering oil level as there isn’t any. There are also videos on Youtube where people change the pack the DIY way or the individual modules, but be aware to only buy individual modules from a trusted source. Priuses can burn oil. My 2005 burns about 0.3-0.4

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DIY Car Maintenance Tasks to Try at Home

Get Electric Vehicle

Fortunately, certain maintenance tasks are DIY projects and can save you money, as the average cost of car repairs ranges between $300 to $500. This article highlights some DIY car maintenance tasks you can tackle at home.    #3 Changing car oil You can change your car oil with a racket, funnel, and wrench.

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Oil; it’s not you it’s me.

DIY Electric Car

Ah Oil, we’ve had plenty of good times together haven’t we? Tags: Oil Editorials Electric Cars. Remember me learning to drive… buying my first car… our first road trip together. We’ve made some pretty good memories… you and I. But if I’m honest I think we should start seeing other fuels. It’s all too much.

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The Real Reason for USA based Economic Recessions.

DIY Electric Car

The True Cause of Recessions: OIL. I was asked to speak about the economic impact of our oil dependency and so I began researching this topic to see if I could draw some insightful conclusions. All of the recessions listed above were caused by oil except the early 2000 recession that was caused by September 11th, 2001.

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A Practical Car Care Guide for Your College Car

Clean Fleet Report

To illustrate, having knowledge of how to check your oil level can prevent possible harm to your engine. Regular Maintenance/Oil Changes Oil is critical for all cars with engines Regular maintenance is essential for prolonging the life of your car and preserving its optimal performance. Replacing Windshield Wipers.

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A Battered Honda Civic Si Grows Into a Formidable Type R

The Truth About Cars

The engine came out to make room for serious upgrades, including a Kraftwerk supercharger, Exedy Stage 2 clutch and custom oiling solutions from Unit 2 Fabrication. This allowed us to replace the crank pulley, clutch, and oil pump setup. and that puts this into the correct depth of an 8th gen oil pan. The result?

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