I have yet to upgrade to Windows 10, however, my Windows 8.1 laptop does have two graphics cards, an integrated Intel card and a NVidia Geforce card. When playing my favorite game, DayZ, I have to be sure that the game is set to specifically use the NVidia card, otherwise, my average 50-60 FPS in … Read more
An AC compressor is the biggest and most expensive repair here but if youre good with your hands or want to learn automechanic, then you buy a used car as youre bound to inherit someone elses problems here so no telling what could go next after making these repairs and kinda sounds like someone really … Read more
In the U.S. , it's an intermediate bulb socket. Pretty cheap and available almost everywhere. There is a Wiki article that describes the types and sizes but this is a standard one here. You can use an adapter for more voltage or wattage.
This is a tough one. I checked out forums around solar energy and stuff like that, and ones like this look promising: http://www.solarguide.co.uk/forum/
I guess it depends what kind of help you need. If it's simply advice, then I'd give the site above a try.
There is also a DIY category on Meetup.com … Read more
That's highly possible. Usually the softer compound tires are somewhat quieter than the hard compound tires the dealer puts on the car when they're new. When you're ready for tires and usually that first set wears out pretty fast, try Michelin tires. The best out there by far. Quiet and long lasting. Great performance also.
For me, the culprit is usually hair and soap. I usually just unscrew the stopper to the drain, clean out what I can then put some baking soda down the drain, then pour vinegar on top of it. All natural drain cleaner with no chemical smell!
I know I've had bigger units put in until I finally found one that really does the job but if I were you, I would look for a good A/C person to come out and check out everything. I'm about ready to buy a new and a little bigger unit and the guy I know … Read more
Johnson 150 1997 2 Stroke Fuel Mix?
50:1 is the correct fuel mix for that engine. Use only TCW3 rated 2-cycle oil and you will be fine.
Never put anything on the threads of a spark plug.
If you lubricate it, you run the risk of overtightening.
If you put sealant there, you run the risk of having to drill the plug out at some stage in the future.
Clean and dry is the order of the day.
I've heard things like vaseline and even toothpaste can help a scratched CD.
Having had many scratched CDs in my time, I can't really vouch for anything working all that well.
These solutions may cover the "gaps", preventing the CD from whirring around till it gives up (as I remember my CD player doing), but it's … Read more
We had a half term once and - in addition to there being no wi-fi, internet connection and limited phone signal - my family spent the whole week making fun of me.
Furniture polish is supposed to be good because it "fills in" the scratches and is non-abrasive. I've used it and it certainly does not make things worse. Choose a non-coloured or light-coloured type. If you use a spray polish, test it on a waste CD first, in case the solvent in the aerosol damages the … Read more
Anti-virus protection, like Norton, has to be updated every year to keep up 1) with the subscription and 2) with the latest virus and other computer threats.
So, no, your old, unused keys of Norton aren't really worth anything as they are not going to be that update on the latest threats to people's devices. The … Read more
They probably have something at Wal-Mart. If you're looking for more-heavy duty equipment I would go to Lowes. If you want you could also hire someone to clean the office for you. There are a ton of helpful office cleaning companies out there.
I recently watched someone doing this in a graveyard. It requires the greatest precision, especially as you are doing it at a strange angle. Consider headstones when they are new, … Read more
Toyota recommends that you always use a Toyota brand battery for your 2005 Camry, so you've a choice between the Toyota TrueStart or the cheaper Toyota True-2.
The TrueStart comes with features such as more longer and more extensive warranty.
Finding yourself in need of a serpentine belt diagram is a more common problem than you might think. Luckily, there's a lot of help at hand online. For a start, the auto repair forum 2carpros.com has a lengthy selection of such diagrams, including the one below:
Another useful forum for … Read moreI don't drive a Chevy myself, but I do know plenty of places online where a Chevy Silverado driver can go for help with its power booster brakes.
Your first stop should be justanswer.com/chevy, a site dedicated to Chevy repair advice, where a similar question to yours has been answered by a professional mechanic.
For any sort of technical or mechanical diagram, including timing belt diagrams, a good place to start is an image library.
I started off by checking Google Images and came up with this diagram for a 1998 2.4l Cavalier:
The original image can be found on autozone.com/repairinfo, which also carries step-by-step instructions on … Read moreAnyone looking for a diagram for a 2006 V6 Toyota Tacoma belt has quite a few options to choose from. I pulled the diagram below from justanswer.com, where a forum user had posted a similar question to yourself. The diagram also appears on toyota-4runner.org.
If this isn't what you are looking … Read more