2002 HONDA CIVIC warning

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The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate. The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
The tires on your car meet all U.S.
Federal Saf ety Requirements. All
tires are also graded for treadwear,
traction, and temperature perform-
ance according to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards.
The f ollowing explains these
gradings.
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars)
T echnical Inf ormation
Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
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The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, underinf la-
tion, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire
f ailure.
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars)
T echnical Inf ormation
Temperature A,B,C
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CONT INUED
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual.............................
Transmission . 180
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Drive Belts . 237
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 177
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Economy . 170
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In Bad Weather . 192
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In Foreign Countries . 301
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 235
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Economy, Fuel . 170
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Emergencies on the Road . 265
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Battery, Jump Starting . 274
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Brake System Indicator . 283
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Changing a Flat Tire . 267
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Charging System Indicator . 280
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Checking the Fuses . 286
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 279
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 281
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 284
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Overheated Engine . 276
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Emergency Brake . 97
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Emergency Flashers . 74
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Emergency Towing . 290 ............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 87
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Emissions Controls . 302
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Emissions Testing, State . 305 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
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Drive Belts . 237
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Engine Speed Limiter . 181, 185
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 63, 281
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 279
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 209
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Overheating . 276
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Specif ications . 296
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Starting . 179
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 300
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 302
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Exhaust Fumes . 54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 20
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 258
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Fabric, Cleaning . 261
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Fan, Interior . 106
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience . 105
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 165
Filters
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Air Cleaner . 225
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Dust and pollen . 235
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Oil . 211
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 221
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Shif ting the . 180
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 267
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 220
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Brake . 222
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Clutch . 223
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Manual Transmission . 221
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Power Steering . 224
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Windshield Washer . 219
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 145
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Folding Rear Seat . 91
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 301
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Four-way Flashers . 74
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Front Airbags . 10, 48
Index
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Fuel . 164
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Fill Door and Cap . 165
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Oxygenated . 300
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Reserve Indicator . 63
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Tank, Filling the . 165
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Fuses, Checking the . 285
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 170
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Gasohol . 300
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Gasoline . 164
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Tank, Filling the . 165
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Gas Station Procedures . 165
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
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Fuel . 67
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Speedometer . 66
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Tachometer . 66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 183 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 180
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Glass Cleaning . 262
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Glove Box . 98
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 247
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
Headlights
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Aiming . 247
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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High Beam Indicator . 63
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Reminder Beeper . 70
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 247
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Turning on . 70
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Head Restraints . 90
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Heating and Cooling . 106
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High Altitude, Starting at . 179
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High-Low Beam Switch . 70
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High-mount Brake Light . 251
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Hood Latch . 226
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Hood, Opening the . 166
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Horn . 69
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Hydraulic Clutch . 223
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Hydroplaning . 193 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 294
Ignition
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Keys . 77
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Switch . 80
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Timing Control System . 303
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators, Instrument
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Panel . 59
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Inf ant Restraint . 31
Inf ant Seats
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LATCH Anchorage System . 43
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Lower Anchors . 43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 238
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High Speed Driving . 239
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Normal Driving . 239
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Inside Mirror . 96
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Inspection, Tire . 240
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Instrument Panel . 2, 58
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Interior Cleaning . 260
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Interior Lights . 102
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Introduction . i
Index
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 174
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Vehicle Dimensions . 296
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 294
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Vehicle Storage . 256
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Ventilation . 109
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VIN . 294
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Vinyl Cleaning . 261
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Viscosity, Oil . 210
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 55
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Warranty Coverages . 309
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 219
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Indicator . 63
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 298
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Emissions Control Systems . 302
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Oxygenated Fuels . 300
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 304
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Thef t Protection . 157
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 304
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Time, Setting the . 119, 131, 143
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Timing Belt . 237
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Tire Chains . 244
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 267
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Tires . 238
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Air Pressure . 238
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Checking Wear . 240
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Compact Spare . 266
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 298
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Inf lation . 238
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Inspection . 240
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Maintenance . 240
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Replacing . 242
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Rotating . 241
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Snow . 243
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Specif ications . 297 ................................
Tire Chains . 244
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Tools, Tire Changing . 267
Towing
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A Trailer . 193
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Emergency Towing . 290
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Traction Devices . 244
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 220
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 221
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Fluid Selection . 220, 221
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Identif ication Number . 295
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Shif ting the Automatic . 183
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Shif ting the Manual . 180
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Treadwear . 298
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Trip Meter . 67
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Trunk . 86
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Opening . 86
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Open Monitor Light . 63
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Turn Signals . 72
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Underside, Cleaning . 263 Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 265
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 298
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Unleaded Gasoline . 164
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Upholstery Cleaning . 260
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 212
Index
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