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Does anyone know the history of the requirement that some vehicles in California obtain their smog certificates from a test-only smog center? The California DMV website is silent on the matter, but from what I've read the reasoning behind the policy is that the "primary obligation is to conduct a...

A few weeks ago, I had the following work done on my 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan: new tires, a front end alignment, brake inspection, and a transmission fliud flush and fill. When I left the service center, I noticed a problem that had not been there before. After bringing up the speed to at least...

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Just wondering how everyone deals with backprobing connectors on the newer weather sealed connectors. In the past we could slip t-pins or sewing needles down between the seal and the wire and contact the terminal. More modern designs on these connectors make that all but impossible, or as with...

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I'm looking at the "classic wood" steering wheel on this page: http://www.lmctruck.com/ICATALOG/CC/full.aspx?Page=103 for a gift for someone with a truck that currently has a Grant steering wheel on it. Question is, is this also a Grant wheel or do I need to purchase the adapter as well? I...

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This is a Chrysler Town and Country 2008, 3.8L, 103 thousand miles. I just replace the engine 5 months ago. I am able to use an ODB scanner to read the code and it says 7 emission tests are ready or something to that extend. When I bring it to a inspection station, they say they can't read...

Back in the 1970's when Jimmy Carter was president we had a similar gas situation to what we have now. The industry came out with "gasohol" which was a blend of alcohol made from corn, and gasoline. It destroyed fuel pumps on many an automobile including mine. Is E-10 gas the same thing as...

I have a '94 Ford Ranger pickup. It has only 62000 miles on as I ride my bike a lot. It has been a good runner until recently when one day I started it and the engine ran as rough as if one cylinder was missing. Out on the street it smoothies out a little but lacks power. Since it’s drivable I’m...

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I've decided to take one more stab at fixing my A/C in my '93 Mazda 626... My problem right now is that, even after replacing the blown high pressure line, that the system won't hold a vacuum. What I want to do is apply a bit of pressure to the system and use a soap solution to try and identify...

I want to sell my MB 4 cylinder diesel engine.J.C.Whitney Company used to sell second hand/used engines.J.C.Whitney checked the used engines out thouroughly to be sure they were in tip top condition before they put them up for sale, I believe there isn't anything wrong with my MB diesel engine...

I bought the engine from J.C.Whitney Company back in the 1970s.The engine dates back to the 1960s.I paid $350.00 for the engine and I bought a new bell houshing and new clutch plarts and a new starter motor and a second hand transmission and a few other new parts soon after I bought the engine.I...

Somewhat related to an ongoing thread, but different- Our local newspaper had an article today about folks who do not have flex fuel vehicles, but do burn high ratios of ethanol. They fill from two pumps, one E85, one gasoline, and so tailor their own mixtures. Since ethanol requires a much...

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It turned out to be the brakes. One cylinder (of two) in each front caliper was stuck not retracting. Dan Lanciani ddl@danlan.*com