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How Long Does A Tesla Car Battery Last?
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A fully-charged Tesla battery covers a distance of between 250 and 400+ miles, depending on the car model. Overall, a Tesla battery is good for roughly 1,500 cycles or between 300,000 and 500,000 miles.

Wrench Size for A Car Battery
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The correct wrench size will correspond with the size of the battery nut. In most cases, that means the wrench should be 8 or 10 millimeters. Check your car’s manual to see what wrench size you need to connect and disconnect the car battery.

What Size Are Battery Bolts
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The size of battery bolts varies based on the type and brand of battery, but most battery bolts used in cars have a standard size. They are typically 10 millimeters in diameter (about 0.4 inches) and 1.24 inches long. The thread size of these bolts is 5/16 inches,

How Long to Charge a Car Battery
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The average timeframe for recharging a dead car battery is between 10 and 24 hours. To get a more precise figure, divide the battery’s amps by the charger’s amps per hour—this should give you a rough estimate of how many hours it will take to fully recharge an empty car battery.

Can Check Engine Light Turn Itself Off?
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In the case of a transient issue, the check engine light may reset itself between engine starts. Most of the time, the indicator will return the next time the engine is started.

How Much Does a Car Engine Weigh
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The weight of a car engine varies, but on average, it weighs between 300 and 700 pounds. Larger engines, such as V8s, usually weigh between 400 and 700 pounds, while smaller V6 engines typically weigh between 300 to 450 pounds. It is worth noting that diesel engines tend to be heavier and can weigh more than 700 pounds.

Engine Knocking At Idle
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Knocking or tapping noises from the engine could mean that your car is running out of oil. This could indicate the need for maintenance on the engine or the replacement of a worn valve or lifter.

Check Engine Light Flashing and Traction Control Light On
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When the check engine and traction control lights turn on simultaneously, it could mean any of the following.

Ford F150 Fault Code List
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Both car owners and repair shops can benefit from knowing how to read diagnostic trouble codes. When the error code is found, the source of the problem can be zeroed in on and fixed. Today, we’re going to focus on the types of error codes that show up on Ford F150s.

How Heavy is a Smart Car?
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On average, a smart car weighs around 1,600 pounds. The exact weight figures of a smart car vary by brand and model.

How To Reset a Throttle Position Sensor
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Newer vehicles have high-tech sensors for almost every function. These sensors ensure top performance, but they aren’t without risk. You should be able to reset the throttle body sensor if you ever have to deal with it.

Ford F150 Gas Tank Size
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The base version of the 2023 Ford F150 has a 23-gallon gas tank. The SuperCrew version with extended range can hold up to 36 gallons. The exact gas tank capacities will vary between different versions, cab styles, engine types, and drivetrains.