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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
Q--I want to know when they first put brake lights in the middle of the rear window. Why did they do that? It makes it hard to replace the bulb. A--I don’t know which was the first make or model to ...
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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
Q--You suggested that “you could have an external mast antenna installed” on the reader’s car with poor radio reception after tinting the rear window. The reason I was given for the antenna in the rear ...
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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
Q--My Dad has an ‘03 Buick Park Avenue Ultra which needs the HEPA filter replaced or cleaned. He asked me how to do it but I have never attempted it. Can you tell me how to do this or send me to a site that ...
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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
Q--The first new car I bought was a 1978 Honda Accord . The manual stated that the engine oil should be changed every 7500 miles or a least twice a year. Thinking I would keep the car forever, I changed the ...
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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
Q--I've got a problem with my 1992 Dodge Dakota pickup. Whenever I depress the brake pedal the left rear brake light comes on when the lights are off, but it comes on dim when the lights are on. The tail ...
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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
Q--I own a 2005 Camry with a four-cylinder engine and automatic transmission. The car has 15,000 miles on it. At what time do I need to change the transmission fluid? The owner's manual says to check it at ...
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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
Q--The dealer told my brother that his tire had a slow leak and the best way to fix it was to put nitrogen in all the tires for $20. My brother got a flyer with all the benefits of nitrogen in tires: Better ...
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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
Q--With the ever-increasing use of plastics in instrument panels and dashboards, what can I do to stop those annoying squeaks and rattles? Is there a spray material that can be used? If so, what is the name ...