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Comment on Auto Gold KC3TOY Teardrop Keychain Toyota by Jonathan Monge Arias

Jonathan Monge Arias — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:46:17 +0000

Review by Jonathan Monge Arias for Auto Gold KC3TOY Teardrop Keychain Toyota Rating: Estoy muy contento con mi nuevo llavero, es de gran calidad y es muy bonito, aparte de resistente.

Comment on Auto Gold KC3TOY Teardrop Keychain Toyota by W. H. Fisher

W. H. Fisher — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:05:08 +0000

Review by W. H. Fisher for Auto Gold KC3TOY Teardrop Keychain Toyota Rating: The photo of this item has a dark looking substance that you will not find present upon arrival. This is an attractive looking keychain. Enjoy it while you can, because it scratches easily. I have had much success at buffing out scratches in metal and plastic items with a buffing wheel, but when I tried it on this item, it burned through the ultra-thin plating immediately. Hello trash can.

Comment on Mazda Shoulder Pad by Brian Klos

Brian Klos — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:53:34 +0000

Review by Brian Klos for Mazda Shoulder Pad Rating: Great pads that are very comfortable. These really spruce up the look of the interior of my 2008 Mazda. Couldn't be happier!

Comment on Ford Racing Enamel Key Chain by Fawn

Fawn — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:41:27 +0000

Review by Fawn for Ford Racing Enamel Key Chain Rating: I was a little worried about getting this key chain at first but when I received it I was extremely happy. It looks like I paid allot more for it because the quality is so good and I have received many compliments from my fellow ford racing team friends. I recommend this key chain highly.

Comment on Ford Racing Enamel Key Chain by XT

XT — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:24:17 +0000

Review by XT for Ford Racing Enamel Key Chain Rating: Excellent service from Autoaccessories4less. I placed the order August 21st and recieved it on the 25th. That and the free shipping will have me coming back again.

Not much you can say about a keychain that also doubles as a zipper pull, but the quality is exceptional as it is oviously laser etched. Nice heft to it too. It doesnt look or feel cheap.

Comment on Keeper 07203 Waterproof Roof Top Cargo Bag – 15 Cubic Feet by C. Cox

C. Cox — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:59:17 +0000

Review by C. Cox for Keeper 07203 Waterproof Roof Top Cargo Bag - 15 Cubic Feet Rating: I drove across the US 2200 miles and used this for additional storage. It has a ton of space and I filled it all! It was very easy to attach to the roof of my SUV and stayed put the entire drive. The only down side to it was that when I was securing it to the top one of the straps broke so I just tied to the rack instead and had no problems. For the price it definitely gave me a great deal more storage.

Comment on Alternative Energy For Dummies by earthlover12

earthlover12 — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:53:47 +0000

Review by earthlover12 for Alternative Energy For Dummies Rating: I picked up Alternative Energy For Dummies to learn a bit more about hybrid and electric vehicles before I took myself to the car lots and invested. I've used Dummies before to help educate myself on other topics and always got what I was expecting--but this book really surprised me! I found the author did an excellent job of explaining everything from the pros and cons of flex fuel, bio-diesel, and other alternative fuel cars as well as the ins and outs of their environmental, political, and social impact so that I could make the best decision for my life and conscience. I highly recommend.

Comment on Bon-Aire Original Ultimate Hose Nozzle (Aluminum) by Vano Chu

Vano Chu — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:52:19 +0000

Review by Vano Chu for Bon-Aire Original Ultimate Hose Nozzle (Aluminum) Rating: Got this for washing the car and it really lives up to all the good reviews on the site. The metal parts are sturdy and thoroughly armored by black rubber all around. The problem with most hardware store nozzles is that they always deliver a lower flow of water than just the uncapped hose itself. The Bon-Aire on it's lowest pressure setting mimics the high-flow/low-pressure delivery of an open hose and is great for getting 'sheeting' of the water to occur when rinsing the car after a wash which means less spotting. The spray is continuously adjustable up to a high-pressure stream (very strong) by rotating the collar and you don't have to hold the nozzle in place to maintain the setting -- unlike conventional spring-loaded nozzles. The only thing that takes getting used to is that you have to rotate the collar all the way left or right to shut off the flow, so you won't have the "instant off" action of a normal nozzle if you're working with a setting somewhere in the middle of the range. A perfectly fine trade-off for me given the other great features.

Comment on Biodiesel Basics and Beyond: A Comprehensive Guide to Production and Use for the Home and Farm by June Rush

June Rush — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:48:53 +0000

Review by June Rush for Biodiesel Basics and Beyond: A Comprehensive Guide to Production and Use for the Home and Farm Rating: Biodiesel: Basics and Beyond is a must read for the microscale or home biodiesel brewer. Kemp explains that making biodiesel is not just mixing a couple of chemicals together, but it is a complex, meticulous process that takes a lot of thought and planing. This book degrades home brewers who don't do there part in keeping the enviorment clean and productive.
Bill Kemp has engineered a small biodiesel production facilty on his off grid horse farm in Canada. His system seems to be well engineered when compared to other manufactured biodiesel production systems on the market. Throughout this book, he has many "myth busters". He proves that methanol does not totaly evaporate just by sitting in the sun, but it needs suplimental heat added to it in order to boil the methanol out of the glycrol.
I rate this book excelent over all and book that all the manufactures of biodiesel systems sould read.

Comment on Actron CP9410 PocketScan Plus Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII Vehicles by Ronald G. Glover

Ronald G. Glover — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:43:39 +0000

Review by Ronald G. Glover for Actron CP9410 PocketScan Plus Diagnostic Code Reader for OBDII Vehicles Rating: I am a complete novice with OBD tools. I have never used one before. I have an old truck that's check engine light came on some months ago. A mechanic turned it off for me and it did not come back on again until recently. I needed a tool to find out if I had a real problem or an anomaly, so I bought this tool.
The owner's manual directions that come with it are explicit and clear, thus making the tool extremely user friendly. Within a matter of moments I had the troubles diagnosed and then, seeing that they were the same codes as before, I turned the check engine light off again myself. The tool does that as well, which is wonderful. The tool's display is back lit so it is easy to read the codes in a dimly lit environment such as a gagage.
NOTE However. I had difficulty disconnecting the tool from the truck. I figured there was some sort of mechanical snap lock holding it on, but I could not find it. I had to call the 1-800 help line number they have in the users manual to find out how to disconnect it. It turns out that ALL OBD II connectors are, by law, a friction fit and there is no snap lock holding it on. All one must do is hold the vehicle's part of the connection and wiggle and pull the tool's connector part off. This information is not the owner's manual.