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Auto Correct: Diesels
Diesel, it’s not just for trucks. But there are a lot of diesel trucks. We’ll learn about the sibling to the gasoline engine and take all kind of vehicle questions.
Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/
You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number. Or find their SaferCar app.
Around 400 seized, abandoned and stolen vehicle are up for grabs at an upcoming public auction hosted by the City of Jackson. The vehicles include trucks, SUVs and vans, “plus 100s of items from the evidence vault.” All vehicles are in various conditions and, as a press release stated, some run, others do not. The auction will be held at the City of Jackson police impound lot (4225 Michael Avalon Street) on Saturday, August 6, starting at 9 a.m. Bidders can preview vehicles on Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a $10 non-refundable registration and entry fee and a $7.50 notary fee per vehicle. No one under the age of 18 is allowed.
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Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CakwmtScpIM&t=0s
Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntKZDKuPSeE
Coach's Tip: Drain the water separator on a diesel.
Questions:
- Missing
- Hydrometer
- Recall
- Throttle position sensor
- Sluggish
- Brakes
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