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  1. So your saying if I charge up my super capacitor...

    So your saying if I charge up my super capacitor & take my Micra up to 88 mph things might happen? haha
  2. Not cheap, but pretty cool tool & probably won’t...

    Not cheap, but pretty cool tool & probably won’t catch fire like lithium
  3. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=autowit+supercap+2&crid...

    https://www.amazon.com/s?k=autowit+supercap+2&crid=2ML65JPOT00E7&sprefix=autowit+%2Caps%2C220&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_8
  4. Thanks, since Im a sucker for new tech stuff I...

    Thanks, since Im a sucker for new tech stuff I recently purchased another booster that uses Super Capacitors instead of lithium batteries.
    According to the review I saw if you have enough energy to...
  5. Regarding still using the original battery, I do...

    Regarding still using the original battery, I do carry a NOCO GB40 1000 amp lithium booster. We carry one in each of our 3 family vehicles. I used to carry a sealed lead acid type but the new lithium...
  6. You make a good point about having the dealer do...

    You make a good point about having the dealer do the service with the proper equipment.
    Just draining the rad leaves the old coolant in the engine block & heater core.
    Flushing the engine with tap...
  7. They quoted me the following service required:...

    They quoted me the following service required:
    -Front lower control arms (badly torn bushings) & Alignment $1218
    -Front brake pads & rotors (2-3 mm & Rusty Rotors) $679
    -Coolant Exchange due $205...
  8. After 7 years of having oil changes done at the...

    After 7 years of having oil changes done at the dealer decided to start doing my own at home.
    I have a bunch of machines/vehicles out of town where I do the oil changes there so needed all new...
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    I was scrolling through my cell phone pictures &...

    I was scrolling through my cell phone pictures & found a picture taken last April when I had the door open to replace the hinge latch thing. To my surprise I see there was a bolt already fallen out &...
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    HaHa your welcome. Also a heads up to other...

    HaHa your welcome. Also a heads up to other owners if your power window starts acting up, check the mounting bolts!
    Since the loose bolts caused the mounting holes in the door panel to elongate I...
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    Drivers side Power window problem

    I use my drivers side power window a lot, I like to have it down a bit to listen for traffic at intersections then usually back up when moving or completely open.
    Lately the window started to make...
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    I did a Google search which pointed me to some...

    I did a Google search which pointed me to some YouTube videos that didn't exactly match my car's shifter.
    I checked and its easy to pull down the plastic cover on the shift knob exposing a black...
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    Added picture of door with trim panel removed....

    Added picture of door with trim panel removed.
    Apparently my drivers door power door lock is not always working I’ve been told…..
    Probably my next project.
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    The new part is installed & works great! Now I...

    The new part is installed & works great!
    Now I dont have to worry about my drivers door swinging open
    on its own & hitting the parked car beside me or having it close on its own when open.
    I...
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    I purchased a set of Sylvania LED 9003/H4 @...

    I purchased a set of Sylvania LED 9003/H4 @ Canadian Tire & had a lot of trouble installing them
    because I didn't really follow the instructions & just installed them like regular bulbs. It was VERY...
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    Link Door STOPPER failure

    Sometimes I think my Micra has just decided to slowly start falling apart.
    I came home to find that "the drivers door wont close" so my wife was having to crawl through from the passenger
    side each...
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    I had my front tires off to rotate the tires &...

    I had my front tires off to rotate the tires & also inspect my front brakes & grease the slider pins.
    I had a look at the lower control bushings & they looked fine to me & it wasn't until I zoomed ...
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    I decided to rotate my tires the other day & had...

    I decided to rotate my tires the other day & had a good look at the factory scissor jack & confirmed
    it DOES NOT lift up on the pinch weld but on the flat area inside of the pinch weld 2 notches....
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    I had a look at the rear "tow hook" & got quite a...

    I had a look at the rear "tow hook" & got quite a surprise. Look whats written in the plastic under the rear bumper area
    It appears you just lift up on the bottom of the hook as it appears quite...
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    I have some decent car ramps so I plan to drive...

    I have some decent car ramps so I plan to drive the car up & crawl under to take some decent pictures of the lift points.
    I mentioned in my post about the danger of using a rolling floor jack on...
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    Finding Garage Lifting Points

    Today I was searching for "garage" lifting points other than the pinch welds & ended up with a blank diagram (with
    Japanese symbols in red) while using the K13 Workshop manual I found on this forum...
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    Front End Clunking Noise

    I thought I would share the solution to my weird front end clunking/clicking noise, possibly coming from the drivers side.
    Driving down the road I could hear a tapping/clunking noise that I could...
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    Got my tires installed today & so far so good. ...

    Got my tires installed today & so far so good.
    The tires are quiet which is important to me & as far as ride quality? About the same Id say.
    I've included some pictures of the new tires so you can...
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    Time to ditch the Firestones

    After almost 6 years & 75000 kms I decided to order new tires as my Original Firestone tires are down to 4.5 mm tread & will spin out on a hilly wet road when starting out even under light throttle,...
  25. Today I changed my license plate bulb & noticed...

    Today I changed my license plate bulb & noticed both amber headlight side markers were burnt out as well &
    one of the small bulbs inside a headlight. These all take the same type of bulb so I bought...
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