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by tonysoprano
Tue Oct 27, 2026 9:02 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Initiation sequence of procedures
Replies: 8
Views: 54

Re: Initiation sequence of procedures

The user manual still advises a cool down period for the turbo. I believe it was approximately 30 seconds, which can typically be managed during regular driving within your community (contingent upon your fondness for your neighbor's offspring).

Regarding the vehicle's readiness for operation ...
by tonysoprano
Mon Oct 19, 2026 2:29 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Is this a "sleeping key" kind of entry fob?
Replies: 5
Views: 564

Re: Is this a "sleeping key" kind of entry fob?

I would be careful not to leave my fobs lying around because I have no idea when Kia added this feature to them. We continue to store ours in a Faraday box even after I deactivate the car key fob signal.
by tonysoprano
Wed Oct 14, 2026 9:20 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Problem with car locks
Replies: 6
Views: 693

Re: Problem with car locks

Locate the wire or plug that supplies power to the tailboard latch (you may have to remove the hatch panel to do this), lock the car while inside, disconnect the latch, unlock the car, get out and continue as you normally would, but be aware that the tailboard latch will not receive 12V power no ...
by tonysoprano
Mon Oct 05, 2026 11:37 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Purified manol oil
Replies: 15
Views: 1127

Re: Purified manol oil

I fail to perceive any distinction between the Russian military and the United States military, so I really could care less which one gets it.

Is the oil, however, good?
by tonysoprano
Wed Sep 30, 2026 7:38 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Is anyone familiar with removing this trim piece?
Replies: 7
Views: 705

Re: Is anyone familiar with removing this trim piece?

Are you referring to a specific model of car? You seem to have a few options. I don't know if this is your model, but I think the concept is similar.
by tonysoprano
Tue Sep 22, 2026 1:42 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: W212 E350cdi Battery Indicator Illuminated
Replies: 4
Views: 321

Re: W212 E350cdi Battery Indicator Illuminated

What is the output of the alternator?
by tonysoprano
Tue Sep 22, 2026 1:41 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: W212 E350cdi Battery Indicator Illuminated
Replies: 4
Views: 321

Re: W212 E350cdi Battery Indicator Illuminated

Verify the output of the alternator as previously mentioned.
by tonysoprano
Fri Sep 11, 2026 12:31 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Exclusive 2011 Fiat 500 Abarth Tributo Ferrari, anyone?
Replies: 5
Views: 185

Re: Exclusive 2011 Fiat 500 Abarth Tributo Ferrari, anyone?

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