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    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
    Straight Talk
    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
    Straight Talk
    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
    Local News
    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
    STRAIGHT TALK
    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
    Straight Talk
    Reader asks about a no-oil-change lawn mower engine
    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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    Straight Talk: Reader asks about tire size for cars
    Many shops and dealers use a small percentage of the labor charge to estimate the cost of the shop materials used for the repair or service procedure instead of keeping track of each disposal shop cloth or squirt of cleaner. James Halderman photo
    Cars
    Straight Talk: Reader has one question, one concern
    The tread design of some tires aligns perfectly with the grooves in the road, making the vehicle tend to follow the grooves instead of tracking straight down the road. James Halderman photo
    Cars
    The case of road groove wander
    This dash display of a typical hybrid electric vehicle shows the flow of power from the gasoline engine and the electric motor to the drive wheels. Also notice that engine is also charging the high-voltage battery. James Halderman photo
    Cars
    Reader questions what State of Ohio thinks a hybrid is
    Volkswagen and most European brands of vehicles require unique and specialized engine oil. Also use what the vehicle manufacturer recommends. James Halderman photo
    Cars
    Reader asks why the type of oil is important
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