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How much do convertible cars cost?

U.S. News & World Report ranks the Ford Mustang as the best affordable convertible. It gives the car a 9 overall rating, a 10 safety rating and a 3 reliability rating. Other cars included in the U.S. News list of top affordable convertibles are the Mazda Miata, MINI Cooper, Nissan 370Z and two Volkswagen vehicles, and all are priced under $35,000. The magazine ranks Porsche, Mercedes and BMW as the top brands for luxury convertibles, with prices up to $200,000.

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How do pneumatics work?

Pneumatics are similar to hydraulics in that they both use a fluid to move a component in a desired direction. The difference between pneumatics and hydraulics is that the former uses a compressible gas, such as air, whereas the latter uses an incompressible liquid, such as oil. Although there are losses in power transfer associated with pneumatics that are not present in hydraulics, pneumatics may still be the system of choice because of their quietness, cleanliness and compactness.\nHydraulic systems require large reservoirs to store the hydraulic fluid, whereas pneumatic systems can suck in..

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Which DMVs in California are open on Saturday?

The offices listed above used to keep limited hours on one Saturday per month, opening from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; however, these hours were cut in 2008 as part of emergency measures when the state legislature was not able to pass the annual budget on time. As of today, Saturday hours have not been reinstated.

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How do you repair dents without using paint?

A number of methods are available to remove minor dents from a body panel where the paint surface is still intact. Paintless dent removal techniques are commonly employed to deal with hail damage, minor dings and creases, larger dents and bodyline damage. The flexibility of the paint and the extent of deformation that body panels have experienced may limit the effectiveness of these repair methods.\nThe paintless dent repair process involves assessing the damage and selecting the proper tool kit. Punctured panels and those suffering from extensive deformation may require a complete replacement..

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What are the properties of diesel fuel?

Diesel, gasoline and jet fuel are all refined from crude oil. Of the three, diesel is the heaviest and densest. Because it is denser, diesel fuel has greater energy by volume than gasoline does. This means that it is slower burning than gasoline and that diesel vehicles get more miles per gallon than those powered by gasoline.\nSince diesel is less flammable than gasoline, it requires a different ignition system than that found in gasoline-powered vehicles. While gasoline engines ignite using spark plugs, diesel engines use a fuel injection system that works with a high-pressure compression ch..

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What is the difference between motorcycle riding clubs and bike gangs?

While many motorcycle clubs and outlaw biker gangs share common iconography, such as leather jackets with elaborate embroidered patches, gangs use several patches and symbols that legitimate clubs do not. While patches that read "MC" originally just meant "motorcycle club," legitimate clubs rarely use this patch anymore, and it has become strongly associated with illicit biker gangs.\nA patch popular with gangs is the "1%er" patch and its variants. The origin of the patch is an alleged quote by an American Motorcycle Association official made during the 1950s, which stated that 99 percent of m..

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What is Ford Motor's credit payoff address?

Ford Motor Credit offers multiple options to make payments, such as online payments, telephone payments, mobile payments, MoneyGram, Western Union, payroll deductions or payments sent by mail. To obtain payment information, payoff amount or general account information, call Ford Motor Credit at 1-800-727-7000 or contact Ford Motor Credit via the online contact form at Credit.Ford.Com or via Twitter (@FordCredit).\nFord Motor Credit is a subsidiary of Ford and has provided financing for new Ford vehicles since 1959.

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How do you replace a PCV valve?

Gather your suppliesGo to the auto parts store, and purchase a new PVC valve according to the make and model of the vehicle. Obtain a set of needle-nose pliers.Locate the PVC valveLook for the PVC valve on the crankcase. Check the top half of the engine for a plastic plug with a hose on one end. If it is not on the top of the crankcase, it may be on the sides in a difficult-to-reach area, making the pliers invaluable for pulling out the existing plug.Remove the valveTake off the hose that’s attached to the valve cover. Pull off the cover with your fingers or needle nose pliers. Attach the ne..

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How much did a new car cost in 1933?

The average cost of a car has risen since 1933, in part because modern cars are far more complex than those made at that time. Drivers expect better engine performance, and modern cars handle far better. Regulations and consumer demand also require a number of safety features that didn't exist in 1933. All of these factors play a role in the rise of car costs.

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How much force is needed to deploy an airbag?

For belted occupants, the threshold is roughly 16 miles per hour because the belts alone provide sufficient protection. If the sensors recognize that the occupant is a child or small adult, bag deployment can be delayed or modified. Most accidents aren't into fixed rigid objects though, and any movement or compression of the object struck decreases the likelihood of airbag deployment.

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