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    car ramps

    ramps I made a ramp out of a 2x8. I cut about 5 or 6 pieces and built a ramp out of them. I put it under the drivers tire. It gives me enough room to slide undernearth all the way to reach the poorly positioned oil filter.
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    Climate control selector question

    Hello everyone. This is a bizarre one and I was curious if everyone elses '03 P5 does the same. When the selector switch blows on only the floor, floor/defrost, or only defrost, the A/C compressor & engine cooling fan kicks on. This seems logical for the defrost selection but the floor...
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    Obtaining a fog lamp

    Hey Everyone, Shattered a fog lamp the other day from road debris. I called the dealer and they said I'd have to purchase the complete assembly which cost $270... Ouch!! I'm sure others have had to replace. Does anyone have any cheaper ways to obtain? Should I check a junk yard? Thanks...
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    Cooling Fan/Compressor Control Question

    Got a '03 model w/ a A/T. I've got about 3K miles on it now and I've seem to notice that the cooling fan & compressor always come on when I turn the blower motor on. It doesn't depend on where the selector is blowing top vent/lowers or temp. And yes the A/C button is not lit up. I remember...
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    oil drain plug

    Had the 1st oil change buy a quicky place. Did the 2nd one myself and noticed that the drain plug does not have a gasket. Did the people at the shop loose it and forget to reinstall or is that the way it is? Vehicle is a '03 P5 w/ a auto trans. Thanks!
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