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		<title>Welcome</title>
		<link>http://www.happyjaps.com/2010/02/18/welcome/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:59:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here at Happy Jap&#8217;s we believe an informed customer is a good customer. We like to share our experience and knowledge with the world. Through this blog we hope to help people learn how to better care for their cars. We hope to share some insight about what exactly we do to fix your car [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Toyota 5 Speed Problems</title>
		<link>http://www.happyjaps.com/2009/06/17/toyota-5speed-problems/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, a long time customer came in because she had lost the use of 5th gear in her 2003  Tundra 5 speed transmission.  The truck has been immaculately cared for since she got it and the transmission made no noticeable noise, so  we were sure no serious problems had occurred.  As [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Equipment for Intermittent Problems</title>
		<link>http://www.happyjaps.com/2009/06/05/new-equipment-for-intermittent-problems/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:34:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have a new tool here at Happy Jap&#8217;s, and it may help diagnose an intermittent problem with your car.
Modern cars (For these purposes 1996 and up) use whats known as OBDII. This is a system that monitors several aspects of your cars performance. The on board computer measures several engine parameters such as throttle [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Synthetic Lubricants</title>
		<link>http://www.happyjaps.com/2008/11/06/synthetic_lubricants/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:46:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Synthetic lubricants can save time and money in many ways.  Reduced wear and maintenance, extended oil change intervals and better fuel economy head the list of benefits.  An oil change for a typical 4 cylinder car using synthetic oil only costs about 15% more than using conventional oil, but the oil can last up to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cold Start</title>
		<link>http://www.happyjaps.com/2008/11/06/cold-start/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:04:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A cold start occurs when the engine is at ambient temperature. Cold starts can actually cause more wear on the engine than normal use does. It takes time for engines to circulate oil through themselves. Typically this is less than a second, but the engine is actually running without oil during this time.  Lower temperature [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Check Engine Light</title>
		<link>http://www.happyjaps.com/2008/09/25/check-engine-light/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:36:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jwd0310</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Modern vehicles use computers that feature on board diagnostics (OBD). These computers use sensors to watch various engine functions. When one of these sensors detects a signal that is outside of the range set by the car manufacturer, it turns logs a diagnostic trouble code and turns on the check engine light. This light indicates [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Diagnostic Trouble Code</title>
		<link>http://www.happyjaps.com/2008/09/25/diagnostic-trouble-code/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:36:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Codes generated by the on board diagnostic system. A mechanic can use these codes to find out exactly what is happening inside the engine.
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		<title>On Board Diagnostics (ODB)</title>
		<link>http://www.happyjaps.com/2008/09/25/on-board-diagnostics-odb/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On board diagnostics are built into every modern car. The computer in the car monitors signals from sensors in and around the engine to monitor its health and performance.
These diagnostics can help a mechanic see what is going wrong on the car, but not why. It is important to remember that there is nothing that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>EVAP System</title>
		<link>http://www.happyjaps.com/2008/09/25/evap-system/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:19:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Responsible for keeping raw gasoline fumes inside the tank. Uses a system of hoses and valves to process air through the system. A charcoal filter traps any hydrocarbons in the air to prevent them from entering the atmosphere.
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		<title>Turn Off That Check Engine Light!</title>
		<link>http://www.happyjaps.com/2008/09/24/check-engine-lights-and-your-fuel-cap/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happyjaps.com/2008/09/24/check-engine-lights-and-your-fuel-cap/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:15:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rex</dc:creator>
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Did you know that your check engine light can be turned on by something as simple as a loose gas cap? The vapors above the liquid fuel in your gas tank are one of the largest volumes of hydrocarbons in your car. The EVAP system is responsible for managing these vapors. Air entering and exiting [...]]]></description>
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