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    When pumping gas, pump cut outs after only a gallon or so

    I've got a 2011 Ford Edge. Until 2 weeks ago, could fill up with gas without any issues. Now, the gas pump shuts of after only pumping a gallon or so of gas - takes forever to put in 10 gallons. Happens at different service stations using different pumps. Fuel gauge works fine as well...
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    How bad is the Lenovo X1 battery life really like ?

    I agreed to go 50/50 on a new laptop with my daughter who's a freshman in college....but her choice of an X1 has me rather concerned. :\ Up until now she's been using / borrowing her brother's old Lenova T400 ThinkPad. She liked the T400 so much, last night we went to a shop to check out a new...
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    Why is van's center console still ' vibrating ' despite new tires and balancing ?

    Some quick background:- 2003 Toyota Sienna FWD with about 190,000 miles on it - got 4 brand new Michelin all season tires installed last week at a reputable tire shop - all 4 tires were balanced - van has no signs of any alignment issues when driving - BEFORE THE NEW TIRES, steering wheel would...
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    Is there such a thing as ' winter ' alloy wheels ?

    With winter looming, I've usually got a set winter tires and ' steelies ' for ready to swap in for the winter. That said, I've noticed some local tire shops are offering ' winter tire / allow wheel ' packages for the upcoming winter. Would these likely just be standard 4 season alloy wheels...