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Questions about electric vehicles answered

The 3 peak mountain snowflake on the sidewall of the tire indicates that it meets the traction standards for use on snow and is required during the winter month in many states and some Canadian provinces. James Halderman photo

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Do you know what kind of tires to buy?

A programmer designed to change the ignition timing and other parameters within the engine controller. The stock settings are retrieved and stored in the unit and replaced with one of three optional “tunes”. Most tunes require the use of premium fuel if the higher performance versions are selected. James Halderman photo

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Reader asks about high-performance tuners

A programmer designed to change the ignition timing and other parameters within the engine controller. The stock settings are retrieved and stored in the unit and replaced with one of three optional “tunes”. Most tunes require the use of premium fuel if the higher performance versions are selected. James Halderman photo

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Reader asks about high-performance tuners

The 12-volt battery used in a Lexus NX 300h hybrid electric vehicle is located in the rear area under the floor. James Halderman photo

Reader asks about battery voltage

Using a gas stabilizer is recommended by most experts if any gasoline-powered piece of equipment is going to be stored, especially if longer than 90 days. James Halderman photo

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Reader questions starting an old generator

Most experts recommend that the oil be changed when the oil life monitor indicates that it is time to change oil soon or when the useful life reaches 10%. James Halderman photo

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Reader asks about initial oil change

Grease is just one of many products used by the service technician as part of a vehicle service or repair and these need to be charges out to be complaint with state tax laws. James Halderman photo

Readers have opinions about shop supplies charges

Rotors can become warped over time due to rust forming between the hub and the rotors or by overheating the rotors, such as during braking when descending long grades instead of using the gear selector and using low gear. Metro News Service photo

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Reader questions vibration during braking

A 255-mm wide tire is slightly wider than what came on the reader’s Mustang but should be a size easier to find at dealers and shops. James Halderman photo

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Reader asks about a no-oil-change lawn mower engine

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