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Old 02-05-2013, 01:25 AM   #28
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Default Re: How good are dipstick oil heaters?

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Originally Posted by Mart View Post
When everything is marginal, making just a slight difference can be what it takes to get a success rather than a failure.

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Right you are. That's why I only change one variable at a time to see if it solves the problem. Then I will know exactly what caused the problem and maybe how to prevent it again. Having a problem solved by changing more than one variable prevents one from knowing what the problem was and how to prevent it again in the future. Simple diagnostic rule - only change one thing at a time and see what difference it makes before changing another.
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