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Honda "Drive by Wire" question... what if the power goes out? by David E. Powell
Hi there. I have been looking at the new Honda Civic, it's pretty sweet, and the welds and everything are as nice as anything I have ever seen. I just have a question about the "Drive by wire" system that they are supposed to have. What happens if the Engine dies on you? In my current car, my...
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December 31st 05 04:57 AM
by SoCalMike Go to last post
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Belt dressing, pros and cons? by Micheal C. Jordan
What are the pros and cons, if any, to applying the spray-on belt dressings to a multi-vee belt? Does it get rid of a squeal? What is the liquid in the can, and how is it supposed to work? Lookinfor Bobsyour Uncle --
June 5th 19 05:59 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Best no BS motor oil/filter comparison? by HiC
I see opinions of the "I swear by" type all over the map. Anyone know of a good site that shows the truth about which brand/type of oil & filter performs the best? Thinking in the passenger car realm. Thanks
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December 5th 08 05:47 PM
by Brent[_4_] Go to last post
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02 sensor and better gas mileage by AK[_2_]
I had an oxygen sensor replaced. Prior to that I got 20 mpg in the city for my CX7. Now I am getting 21.5 mpg. Could that increase be due to the replacement of the O2 sensor? Thanks.
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April 9th 21 07:01 AM
by Steve W.[_6_] Go to last post
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Are my business assumptions correct? by micky
Are my business assumptions correct? I'm trying to get rid of some engine trouble codes, and I need to install 2 or 4 oxygen sensors. I know I can install one of them, and if I find a place where I can jack up the car and work underneath, I can probably do the remaining 2 or 3. I'd prefer to do...
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April 3rd 21 08:09 PM
by Tekkie© Go to last post
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$ per mile: high compression/high test vs. low compression/regular by Existential Angst[_2_]
Awl -- As all usenet thermodynamicists know, engine efficiency increases with higher compression. But high test can cost 10% more than regular. Does high compression increase engine efficiency by at least 10% to account for the higher cost of high test gas? My crude PV=nRT calcs + Carnot's...
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March 3rd 13 04:33 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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What are some car-repair jobs you always wished you could do but have never done? by RS Wood[_2_]
What are some car-repair jobs you always wished you could do but have never done? Mine are, in this order of "I wish I could do it" order 1. painting 2. alignment 3. replace/rebuild engine 4. clutch replacement 5. tire mounting and balancing 6. timing belt
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November 10th 17 11:09 PM
by Tekkie® Go to last post
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Yaris, Scion xD, Honda Fit - no water temp gauge by [email protected]
I've been thinking about what my next commute car is going to be. 80 miles/day, it's just me and my briefcase, so thinking of a small vehicle with great gas mileage. Yaris hatchback, Scion xD, or Honda Fit would work for me. Problem is, none of them has a water temp gauge, just an "idiot...
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May 6th 08 12:33 AM
by Grumpy AuContraire Go to last post
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Interesting story about home automobile gasoline filling stationsin residential property by worker bee
Interesting story just developed over the past two months that I figured I'd let you know about in case it happens to you. For about five years, I've been in an unfriendly situation with my nearest neighbor (over past events with the kids getting into trouble and barking loose dogs). Then, the...
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December 17th 11 01:15 AM
by Robert Green Go to last post
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OEM Tires, Optional OEM tires, and totally off-the-wall tires by Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B
My '89 Mazda 626: The recommended tires were 185/70-14. I replaced them with the same size. Acceleration was OK at best, and poor going up hills. Also, the amount of sidewall flex made for poor cornering. I replaced the original tires with the cheapest ones I could find, a $29 "loss leader" from...
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September 12th 07 03:08 AM
by Retired VIP Go to last post
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10 to 25% better MPG, with 2 or 3 ounces of Acetone per 10 gals of gas by Max
Acetone is available at autoparts stores, walgreens, walmarts, etc, and costs only 10 to 15 cents per ounce. Everyone who cares about air pollution and the high cost of gasoline should know about this. Acetone in Fuels: Significantly Improved Mileage: This article about acetone (CH3COCH3)...
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August 17th 07 07:20 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Local Mechanic's Aligner Machine 'Insists'On Spec Settings by Chris K-Man
Local Mechanic's Aligner Machine 'Insists'On Spec Settings After a busy winter and the associated pot holes afterward, I decided to have my car's alignment checked at a shop I have used in the past, on my current car and on previous ones. The guy is no 'McDonalds' aligner(just "get em in the...
June 12th 21 07:46 PM
by Chris K-Man Go to last post
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Steering Rack Boot Replacement (clamp & tools) by John Robertson[_3_]
Have you ever replaced the steering arm boot on a FWD vehicle? I'm going to replace a Toyota steering arm boot for a friend (yes, I'm aware a mechanic would replace the entire arm - let's not go there please) and I have a question about the inside large steel clamp &...
June 11th 21 08:57 PM
by Chas Gantz Go to last post
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Is it bad to start car with gas pedal to floor? by [email protected]
Hello, My old Chevy Lumina usually starts fine, but lately about 1 in 10 times it won't start unless I press gas pedal all the way to the floor. Ordinarily, of course, i don't press gas pedal at all when starting. It always turns over fine, just sometimes won't do any more than that unless I do...
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February 10th 07 09:08 PM
by No Name Go to last post
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Why not methanol by Don Stauffer in Minneapolis
Our governor is trying to pass a bill requiring all gas sold in Minnesota in a few years contain 20% ethanol. Now, that is going to require redesign of engines anyway. So why not use methanol instead of ethanol? The big push here is 'cause we grow corn. But methanol can be made from much...
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March 30th 05 10:11 PM
by clifto Go to last post
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What exactly does cold pressure mean? by Tom Adams
I help maintain a Ford E350 used for a vanpool. The door panel spec says that the rear tires require 80 psi. The sidewall specs on the rear tires say that the maximum pressure is 80 psi. So, what does cold pressure mean exactly? If I check the tires on a cold morning (say 35 degrees) I will end...
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May 7th 20 12:41 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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$20,000 over sticker for Chevy Volt is simply supply and demand by john
"So you think the Chevrolet Volt electric car will cost too much? Tell that to the Chevy dealer who has already decided to charge $20,000 over the sticker price. That's right. Months before the first Volt lands on a showroom floor, there's enough excitement that the dealer -- who earns a...
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September 2nd 10 01:53 AM
by Wayne[_6_] Go to last post
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Transporting 20 gallons of gas in your trunk and storing in your back yard in the open air question by Bill Murphy
I have a typical back yard, open mostly to the sun, where I store five 5-gallon jerry jugs of gasoline for my bikes and equipment and off-road vehicles. I don't see that it's all that much of a danger, considering we keep two cars in the garage with twice that much gasoline essentially inside...
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September 13th 15 01:04 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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2012 Ford Focus Gets 40 MPG Highway, Pressuring Hybrids by john
Ford expects that its 2012 Ford Focus, which will be shown at the Paris Motor Show, will get 40 miles per gallon on the highway, an 18% improvement over the current model. That would make the Focus compact car the most fuel-efficient car in its class and provide Ford with a marketing tool that...
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November 1st 10 04:22 PM
by sctvguy1[_2_] Go to last post
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Driving Without A Thermostat by [email protected]
I need your opinions on this. A friend told me that a thermostat in a car is not necessary for proper engine operation and that the thermostat is mainly there to provide heat for people in the car. He said that cooler engines run better, are more powerful, last a lot longer, and provides more...
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February 18th 05 11:06 PM
by Steve Go to last post
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