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#21 of 1246 newcar31 so do you guys replace pcv valve there at Jiffy? by john319 Jul 20, 2001 (7:22 pm)
If so can you tell me where the pcv valve is located on a 99 Lexus ES300
#22 of 1246 yes by newcar31 Jul 21, 2001 (2:41 pm)
it should be on the valve cover closest to the firewall.
#23 of 1246 Amsoil PI by armtdm Jul 24, 2001 (11:45 am)
Not sure if (like any fuel additive) it works but the PI is a concentrate. On my Camry with 135,000 miles I squirt an ounce in at every tankful since car was new. So, I cannot say whether it has made any diff, no injector issues yet. Also do the same to two other cars and no injector issues as yet. But, to the cars I do not treat, or do once every few months there are no issues either. SO, I am probably wasting $$$ but.
#24 of 1246 racing gasoline by timadams Jul 26, 2001 (3:36 am)
Octane usually depends on compression ratio more than anything else. A high-compression engine will develop more horsepower, but will also be prone to early detonation of fuel because the greater squeezing of the air/fuel mixture heats it up to the explosion point.   The higher the octane, the more resistant it is to early detonation. There is no more energy in higher octane gas. You won't get any more power from racing fuel than whatever your car manual says to use. In any event, always go with the lowest octane gas you can use that doesn't ping your engine.
#25 of 1246 May Day, May Day!!! by ekingara Jul 27, 2001 (5:54 pm)
I own a '95 Chrysler, Cirrus Lxi. My power antennae broke; I bought one from the dealer, and tried to replace it myself to avoid picking the $70 tab. I accidentally opened the motor that operates the antennae, and not only did the antennae and radio stop working, but the central locking/alarm system went dead!   The motor is making a soft whining noise, and I believe that someone who is good with motors can help me out; there are two small springs which I think I have replaced wrongly, inside two trough-like silver pieces that are on one side of the motor. The motor is whining slowly until I join the motor (plus supporting antennae) to the side supports, and it stops dead. I know that if I put back the small pieces of the motor back, I will avoid going to the dealer, this time for a $700 tab! Help, anyone?
#26 of 1246 dude by john319 Jul 27, 2001 (8:58 pm)
you're in the wrong topic.
#27 of 1246 john319 by fritz1224 Aug 02, 2001 (4:41 pm)
I dunno, may if he uses a little fuel additive, that just might fix it. Can't hurt to try. How about it, ekingara?
#28 of 1246 ekingara by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 04, 2001 (8:35 pm)
You should start a New Discussion, creating a new header that is something like "Power Antenna Problems" and then give all the details just as you did here...you could cut and paste your comments before you return to the discussion list page for this board (there's a TAB at the top of the discussion list page that you click to start a new discussion).   To get to the discussion list page, click on the hot link "Maintenance and Repair" at the top of this page. Then look for the tab that says "Add Discussion"   Mr.Shiftright Host Repair and Maintenance Message Board
#29 of 1246 anyone ever use kerosene as an additive? by zr2rando Aug 17, 2001 (7:14 am)
Just curious, any one ever use kerosene as an additive ? It is a less refined fuel than gas that I consider to be a pretty good solvent, I use it where you could use wd40 or liquid wrench type products..Seems like it would act like a slight octane increaser (with a solvent side effect as far as cleaning/lubing the fuel pump and injectors???? Any ideas?
#30 of 1246 I have used Kerosene before by mrdetailer Aug 17, 2001 (9:22 am)
in my Diesel pickup when the diesel fuel gelled. Like Diesel it doesn't burn as clean, and can leave sediments. In my view, definitely for for fuel injectors designed for gas.

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