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I ordered a new set of tires for my boat trailer and wonder if anyone bothers to have them balanced. Seems to me it would be better overall if they were spin balanced so I wonder just how many of you have had that done for your trailer tires. Thanks.

I have a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3.6L V6 4WD with the trailer towing package and transmission cooler as well as the factory installed class IV receiver hitch. It is rated to tow up to 6500 lbs. with a max tongue weight of 600 lbs. The vehicle also has load adjusting shocks, and I'm wondering...

2013 Ram 1500 Quad Cab, 4WD, 5.7L Hemi with 14,700 miles: Over the past 6 months, a vibration from the middle rear of the truck has developed between the speeds of 25-75 MPH. It's not a big vibration, but more of a flutter type that has the same frequency and amplitude throughout the speed...

I purchased a new iMac and am wondering if there is an easy way to transfer photos and tax documents, along with Microsoft Word documents. I was told by someone at Best Buy that the iMac already has software on it to transfer and it will actually prompt you during the transfer process. Any...

I posted last week about considering a new Yamaha Raider. During my last visit to the dealership, I also looked at a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird commander and was very impressed with how the bike felt in terms of ride position and overall fit and finish. The Triumph Thunderbird was given the title...

I'm looking for a new motorcycle and considering a new 2012 or 2013 Yamaha Raider. I currently ride a Yamaha V-star 950 and wonder if the handling is similar to the Raider. I have considered all makes, but keep coming back to the Raider's 1854 CC's of power and styling. I really like the 2013...

Great HD Video of various aircraft from throughout the world. http://vimeo.com/70994185

Excellent Video! In a previous thread we discussed the nuances of Landing in SFO. Watch this http://www.wimp.com/approachlanding for a nice perspective. (Although ATC did give them a wide berth for the approach.) Keep in mind that this Airbus A380 was flown much differently than the Asiana...

Guys, My son is in the US Air Force in Las Vegas and is having some difficulty with his 2005 Ford Ranger. It turns over, but will not fire. He says the fuel pressure is good. I'm thinking it's a coil pack problem. (He had a radiator hose blow out which soaked the entire engine compartment so...

I want to replace my plain rearview mirror with an auto dimming/compass mirror. The instructions say that I need to locate an "Ignition Hot" for the positive connection. Any advice on how to easily find the "Ignition Hot" lead would be very much appreciated. (I have access to the accessory...

I just took delivery of a 2013 Ram 1500 Quad Cab with a 5.7L Hemi engine. Driving home from the dealership, I immediately noticed an engine "howling" noise at around 40 mph when the throttle is under a light load, or no load when decelerating from a higher speed with the noise starting at around...

Used to love listening to the police scanner that I had in the late 80's. Now the police department is using (I think) 800 mhz frequencies and trunked systems. What do i need to know about these "new" radio systems and what do I look for when purchasing a scanner. I am very familier with VHF...

I'm driving my son's truck from Minneapolis to Las Vegas next week and would like some suggestions as to what would be some worthwhile side treks on the way. I will be traveling alone, so I can do pretty much anything I want on this trip!! My route will be I-35 to Des Moines, then I-80 to...

I recently posted a film that I made with some friends when I was in high school in 1977. (The movie is kind of lame but we had a great time putting it together.) We even won the High School's Film Festival with this entry. This includes the original soundtrack from 1977 with one exception...

My son is in the military and while gone I took his 2005 Ford Ranger to a Ford Dealership because the 4 speed automatic transmission was shifting like something was wrong with it. Starting out on a cold morning, the RPMS at 55 MPH would be around 3,000 for about 5 miles and then it would...

Great news !! I just received a letter from the Chrysler Corporation that said: "This letter is to inform you that the warranty period has been extended for Window Lift Plate repairs on your Chrysler Group LLC Jeep Liberty to 7 years from the vehicles original in service date with no mileage...

I have a 2006 Jeep Liberty Limited that has a leather steering wheel that has the original color and finish worn away on the top portion of the steering wheel. You can feel where the "leather" has worn away to a plastic feeling black material underneath- and I only have 28,000 miles on this Jeep...

I am a long time Verizon Blackberry Curve user and am thinking of upgrading to a new smart phone. The Droid Incredible uses the Google Android operating system and has great reviews but a very short battery life. It also comes with an 8.0 megapixel camera. Upgrade for 2 phones (wife and I) would...

When does a 5W-30 act like a 5W oil? Does the oil "transition" itself to a 30W as it warms up? If it is the middle of winter, I would assume the oil is cold and flowing like a 5W but moves up in viscosity more like a 30W after the engine comes to operating temperature. Does the reverse happen...

A comment in another thread stated that M1 0W-30 might be 20% Dino with the remaining portion as synthetic stock. I am wondering if the percentages are roughly the same for other brands, i.e., PU, PP, Valvoline, QS, or any other common use brands of synthetic oil. If a particular oil has a...