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Resetting the computer memory in your vehicle begins at the battery under the hood.

Reader asks about resetting vehicle’s computer memory

Wheels: Wayne G. writes by email: “I recall that when I was having some type of pro blem, don’t remember what, with my 1999 Ford Explorer that the computer needed reset. You had given the info that I should disconnect the battery, hit the brake pedal, and it would reset ...

When checking tread depth, be sure to check the tread toward the center of the vehicle and not just the tread depth toward the outside.

The case of the worn rear tires

Wheels: Richard K. of Centerville writes by e-mail: “Over the years I’ve read your Straight Talk column with great interest. Until recently I didn’t have any reason to write and gain access to your experience and expertise. This past week I took my 2010 Mercedes E-350 in for a front-end ...

A typical label on the pump states that the gasoline may, but not always, contains ethanol.

Reader asks about gasoline for boats

Wheels: Paul M from Dayton writes by e-mail: “With the approaching boating season, I am concerned about using gasoline that contains up to 10 percent ethanol. My boat, as well as most boats out there, were never designed to run on ethanol. The way this alcohol-blended fuel attracts water and ...

Charging stations, if they are available, could be used to charge plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles.

Breaking down the technology, costs of hybrid vehicles

Wheels: Many readers are interested in hybrid electric vehicles and a few others in electric vehicles. What are your thoughts about this technology and how do you feel about the relatively long payback period.        Halderman: I own a hybrid electric vehicle and I love it. It is very smooth and ...

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