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    Where do you buy tires? What brands to avoid.

    I did a lot of research on tires for my motor home. I do expect someone to look for themselves but I found out ALL the major brands of truck( motorhom) tires are made in China. Brands like Goodyear, Michelin,Bridgestone,etc. are all made in China. You can make your own decision but you may...
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    Buying a pickup out of state?

    I just purchased a 2008 Chevy for a second work truck. I live in Tennessee and the truck was in Kentucky.. i don't know I what you are asking .
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    Anyone ever had to clear thorny Locust trees?

    Yeats and years ago my older was going to ride our mule from barn to creek. The mule took of running under bunch low hanging of the tose trees, he look liked you shot with a shot gun .
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    Returning batteries for warranty claim

    Voltage is not all you need. You gota have amperage too. I have seen alternators produce 14.0 volts but only 2 or 3 amps. THAT will not charge a battery ! You need to check them both. Also test a battery with the same load as your starter draws . If your starter draws 200 amps while cranking...
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    2 post or 4 post vehicle lift ideas

    As a 45 year repair tech(mechanic) the 2 post lift gives you better access to almost everything. The 4 post lift will interfere with any type of brake work or wheel work. It's definitely harder to get in & out of vehicles when they are on the lift but to me as a repair tech. It's worth the...
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    Really need your advice whether my daughters car is safe to drive or not as she needs to return to school later this morning

    Both codes indicate it probably has a vacuum leak , maybe just a vacuum hose off. Since the dealer worked on throttle conntrol I'd say most likely it something they did or didn't do. As long as the performance isn't affected She can drive it the 160 Mike's but I would get it repaired asap .
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    What is the oddest machine you have worked on or operated

    I have worked on a 1909 Model T Ford once
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