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This article will show you how to perform simple repairs on a leaking outdoor faucet that has an anti backflow/vacuum breaker feature. This feature is to help prevent water from siphoning back into the public water supply should the public water supply fail. It also helps the valve from being damaged should the fixture freeze.

If the valve is leaking while the water is turned off, it is a separate problem from the valve leaking while the water is turned on. Both have different repair methods.

If the water faucet is leaking while the handle is in the off position, the rubber grommet or the cartridge is in need of replacement. To resolve this problem, simply turn off the water at the street, unscrew the handle and pull the handle out. At the end, you will find either a rubber washer or a cartridge of some kind. The rubber washer is a universal replacement style. The cartridge is longer lasting, but more expensive. Sometimes the parts are no longer available and the entire assembly must be replaced.

If the outside water faucet leaks from around the vacuum breaker while the faucet is turned on, this is a waste of water and a waste of your money. These faucets can be tricky to get apart. It looks as if you simply unscrew the cap and see the inside of the faucet. Keep going. This is little more than a cover to the plastic assembly.

Take two flat screwdrivers and insert them in the holes and use a third screwdriver to unscrew that assembly. All that is inside is a rubber o-ring and a rubber washer. Both of them are replaceable. If you have the mechanism that is attached to the outside of the faucet, simply remove the entire assembly with a Allen Wrench or a Torx Wrench and install a new assembly available from your local big box store.

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Regular Tune Ups Improve Your Gas Mileage

The correct maintenance of your vehicle is the quickest way to improve your gas mileage. Some sources say that a poorly tuned car can lose up to 20% fuel  efficiency.  But what is a tune up? What are the normal  things that should be done during a car tune up? How often should a  tune up be done and why?

A tune up is done to your car to replace and maintain parts that wear   out through usage. Tune ups will insure that your car will continue to  run smoothly, continue getting its normal gas mileage, and prevent  severe damage the engine and other major components.

All cars need regular tune-ups about every 30,000 miles. In cars made after 1996 there are some things that do not need to be done during a tune up. It is just a waste of money to do them.  Check around with different mechanics and make sure that you do not have to pay for unnecessary items.

You or your mechanic should include the following in the tune up of your car:

1.Replace the air filter with a new one. If you drive on dirt roads you should consider changing the air filter more often than every 30,000 miles. It is very simple and you can do it yourself in just a few minutes at home.

2. Replace the fuel filter; both fuel filters, if your car has two. Replacing  the fuel filters every 30,000 miles is the best preventative measure  you can take in protecting your car’s fuel system. You can also put in a fuel injector cleaner every so often as recommended by the manufacturer.

3. Change the spark plugs. When spark plugs get old, the spark can not  jump over the wires and ignite the fuel properly. Your car will get  sluggish, start poorly and get poor gas mileage with old spark plugs.  Some of the new cars with platinum spark plugs will only need to be  changed every 60,000 miles.

4.Replace the spark plug wires. Having the wires changed is more  expensive, but many times these wires get old and need  replacement.

Some cars should have a new distributor cap and a new rotor at the  time of a tune up (this applies to older vehicles without electronic  ignition). To determine if you need a new distributor cap the mechanic  will inspect the cap for cracks or black lines or if any deterioration has  occurred. A new rotor will be needed if the mechanic finds any  cracks, carbon tracks or burning.

5.Check the oxygen sensor. Your engine may be using too much fuel  because the oxygen sensor is not working. Replacement intervals  can range from 30,000 to 60,000 miles. The check engine light on most modern vehicles mainly has to  do with the emission control system, which the oxygen sensor is a  part of. If this light is lit, you most probably do have a problem and  your fuel economy is suffering.

6.Get a valve adjustment if your car has adjustable valves. At this time  have the mechanic replace the valve-cover gasket because it is quite  common for these covers to begin to leak. A leak in this cover can   result in oil accumulation around the top of the engine.

7.Cars older than 1979 need to have the points and condenser changed (this is done on cars without electronic ignition). Cars with electronic ignition should have the ignition timing checked.

8.Cars that are fuel injected should have the throttle plate cleaned and /   or have the air-fuel mixture adjusted. If your car has a carburetor it may need an adjustment.

9.Have the fluids under the hood checked. Even though you should be  doing this on a regular basis more often, having it done during the  tune up getting the fluids checked is important.

10.If your car does not have an automatic transmission, have the clutch  adjusted.

11.The battery should be checked during a tune up. The battery terminals and cable ends should be cleaned. Corroded terminals can keep your car from starting. If your battery needs water to be added, the mechanic should fill it with distilled water during a tune up.

12.The positive crankcase ventilation valve should be replaced during a  tune up. A clogged PCV valve is a problem when it causes your car to stall or run poorly.

Keeping your car in tune will not only result in better gas mileage and  better performance, but will also ensure a longer life and less major  mechanical repairs.

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Does oil squirting out of the filler hole mean that I have good pressure?

If I remove the oil cap from the filler hole while the engine is running and oil squirts out of the hole does that mean that my bearings are being adequately lubricated? If the oil is pumping good enough shouldn't there be oil gushing out of the cap hole on oil valve cover? I want to make sure that enough oil is getting to my engine parts.

On a lawnmower, yeah, on a car NO.

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