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"Today, car companies are all switching from CD players to iPod-integrated infotainment systems, but Lexus was a surprising hold out for the tape deck. The Florida retirement home-spec SC430 came with one standard as late as 2010. The very last car to be able to play cassettes was the Ford Crown Vic, which still had an optional player in 2011."

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"When extreme temperatures are near, it is very important to make sure that the cars antifreeze or coolant level is correct. Checking the coolant or antifreeze level is very easy and it might make a big difference on the engine health and proper functioning since failures in this area could seriously damage it.

How to check your coolant

It's essential to correctly identify the expansion tank – check the vehicle handbook for the location of the coolant filler cap, and follow any vehicle-specific advice given (adding antifreeze to the screen wash, brake fluid or power steering reservoir would be a very bad idea.)
The coolant should be between the min/max marks on the side of the expansion tank
Check any hoses that you can see at the same time; wet or white staining is a sign of possible problems to come
If the coolant needs topping up, don't remove the filler cap unless the engine is cold – you could be scalded by a sudden release of pressurised hot water
Make sure you use the right sort of antifreeze – the different types don't mix well
Antifreeze doesn't just protect your engine in winter. It helps stop corrosion and scale build-up all year round
It's not normal for the coolant level to drop; if you see that it has, get a garage to take a look.