Automotive
Are Mercedes E550 Reliable?

Are Mercedes E550 Reliable? The Mercedes-Benz E550 Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5. It ranks 27th out of 32 for all car brands. How many miles can a Mercedes E550 last? Some models have issues as early as 50k miles while other models can go over 200k miles with just regular maintenance. ...

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Are Cargo Carriers Legal?

Are Cargo Carriers Legal? Are Hitch Cargo Carriers Legal? This is a common issue caused by most cargo carriers. If your cargo carrier is obstructing the view of your license plate or taillights, it may be illegal depending on your state. Some states allow exemptions for cargo carriers blocking the ...

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Are Come Alongs Dangerous?

Are Come Alongs Dangerous? Hand-operated hoists have many applications around a drilling rig. These devices are simple to use but misuse can result in sudden failure, property damage and serious injury. How much weight can you pull with a come along? The best part about this product is its ...

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Are Compression Fittings Npt?

Are Compression Fittings Npt? The fittings we sell may have compression or National Pipe Thread tapered ends (NPT). Compression ends are made for a tube which has a specific outside diameter (OD). NPT (ends) look very different than compression (ends). NPT has no nuts or ferrules, but instead ...

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Are Door Visors Legal?

Are Door Visors Legal? Door Visors may not be legal in all states. The car door visors allow the windows of the car to be kept open in the event of light rain so that you can enjoy the rains as well as ensure that the car wind shields do not fog up due to the humidity. The side visors are legal. ...

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Are Fuses Universal?

Are Fuses Universal? Not all car fuses are the same, and most cars have multiple fuses of varying sizes for different electrical components. When you are replacing a car fuse, it is essential to replace the blown fuse with a new one of the same type and size. You should also never replace a blown ...

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Are Gravity Fed Fuel Tanks Legal?

Are Gravity Fed Fuel Tanks Legal? Gravity Feeding is Illegal 49 CFR CH. III (393.65) 6d; Gravity or syphon feeding is prohibited. Are auxiliary tanks legal? Auxiliary fuel tanks are subject to California's anti-tampering laws. Installation of auxiliary fuel tanks on emission controlled ...

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Are Halo Headlights Bright?

Are Halo Headlights Bright? They have many advantages: They're brighter. Projector headlights are significantly brighter than reflector headlights. HID bulbs are too bright when used in reflector headlights, where the light they emit can blind other drivers. Are halo lights good? These ...

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Are Honda Small Engines Good?

Are Honda Small Engines Good? How long do Honda small engines last? They are very reliable but will tend to burn oil as they get past 150k. I was a service advisor at Honda and vehicles would regularly come in with 300k miles, even saw a few with over 400k (the early-mid 2000's Pilot is ...

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Are Ice Cubes Heavier Than Water?

Are Ice Cubes Heavier Than Water? No, water and ice do not weigh the same. For example, if we take the same volume of water and ice in the same container, water would weigh more than ice. Therefore, ice floats on water since its density is less than that of water. Does water get heavier ...

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Will 12V Drain Car Battery?

Will 12V Drain Car Battery? The 12V jack in a car (once the cigarette lighter) is a pretty common place for many of us to put a USB charger these days. In a lot of car models, that 12V jack doesn't stop getting power, which means it's technically draining your battery even when the car's off. Even ...

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Will Vaseline Stop Rust?

Will Vaseline Stop Rust? A coat of vaseline, mixed with a little camphor, is an excellent preventive from rust for tools. The mixture, before applied, should be heated over a slow fire. Apply the coating to the tools with a soft rag. Is Vaseline a good lubricant for metal? Vaseline: you can ...

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