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No good deed goes unpunished by Hachiroku[_5_]
I was watching reruns of Top Gear this morning (well, not 'watching'...I got home ~3 last night, so I was kind of one-eyeing the TV this morning) and they did this thing where they came to America, and instead of renting cars, they bought some older cars just shy of beaters and drove them to New...
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December 16th 10 06:25 AM
by Ashton Crusher[_2_] Go to last post
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Follow up...Oil changes, Toyotas, and GM problems by
In a recent post, I voiced my discontent with the way GM had handled the plenum failure problem in general, and mentioned it might be time to look at a Toyota. Someone (pardon for not remembering whom) posted that Toyota had also had problems with sludging engines, leading to failure in some...
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November 6th 05 12:04 AM
by GRL Go to last post
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oil analysis - lots of silicium ? by peter
Hello, I have been searching for oil analysis results and interpretation, since I had oil tested which had been in the engine for only 10 miles. The oil filter had been changed as well. It looked troubled but I was not especially alarmed at first. The sample had 32 ppm iron, 97 ppm aluminium and...
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November 13th 05 02:54 PM
by peter Go to last post
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Genset voltage reg: capacitor vs. AVR by Existential Angst[_2_]
What are the pro's/cons of each? One pro for caps is that they are cheaper! The AVR ditty for my unit would cost another near-$400. The pro for AVR is, presumably, much tighter voltage regulation with load. But mebbe AVR has its limits ito ruggedness? The voltage swing on my genset is 250 -...
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October 23rd 17 05:44 PM
by anonymous Go to last post
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write your congress-critter - increased ethanol in gasoline by jim beam[_4_]
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100618/ap_on_bi_ge/us_epa_ethanol increasing ethanol content in gasoline is bull****. 1. ethanol is made from corn. burning food for fuel is wrong. period. 2. ethanol reduces mpg's. it has a lower calorie content, thus you need more volume for a given distance...
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June 28th 10 01:24 PM
by C. E. White[_2_] Go to last post
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How do you "tune up" a hard-to-start Craftsman 18" chainsaw by SF Man
I just realized that just before it stopped running, it ran really really fast. Of course, I had protective headgear on, but, even then, thinking back, it was running really fast. I wonder ... I wonder if I blew the rings somehow. When I put my finger over the hole after removing the spark...
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October 25th 10 01:13 AM
by hls Go to last post
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Radials for 71 Matador by sctvguy1[_2_]
Having a hell of a time finding the 215/75, everyone says that it is only a "trailer tire" and will not put them on a car. The other one is strictly a car tire, but is a 70 series. My car rides terribly because the tires that I have (195/75) are too small for the weight and are overloaded. Would...
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February 15th 14 01:12 AM
by sctvguy1[_2_] Go to last post
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What did Toyota know, and when did they know it? by Hachiroku
I think it's safe to say most people know I am a Toyota fan, but some of the stuff coming out in the news recently is not settling well with me. First there is the allegation that Toyota made a "deal" for a recall for floor mats that is being interpreted as a cover up for a wider problem. Now...
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March 5th 10 05:26 AM
by Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B[_2_] Go to last post
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Honest mechanic? by JHI
Can anyone recommend an honest mechanic who does what needs to be done and does it correctly. North Miami Beach, FL Thanks
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June 29th 05 02:22 AM
by The Real Bev Go to last post
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Electric cars head toward another dead end by Existential Angst[_2_]
"brewertr" > wrote in message ... On Feb 6, 3:53 pm, jon_banquer > wrote: > http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/04/us-autos-electric-hydrogen-... > > "Vice Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada,...
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February 18th 13 11:08 PM
by Jim Wilkins[_2_] Go to last post
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In defense of the Chevrolet Vega by Vic Smith
On Mon, 27 Dec 2010 02:25:54 -0800 (PST), Bjorn > wrote: >On 26 Dec, 23:32, "hls" > wrote: >> "Dave U. Random" > wrote in ... >> >> > (Car Lust) - During Viva...
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January 7th 11 12:27 AM
by Tegger[_3_] Go to last post
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Guy gets caught while trying to stop drivers from talking oncellphones while driving by Abe Swanson
The court finds Jason R. Humphreys apparently liable for a forfeiture of $48,000 for using a cell phone jammer in his car during his daily commute between Seffner and Tampa, Florida. Mr. Humphreys' illegal operation of the jammer apparently continued for up to two years, caused actual...
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November 28th 14 08:12 AM
by Lewis Go to last post
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Do it yourself alignment by [email protected]
Can I purchase a caster/camber guage and do my own alignment at home? I have a 1990 mustang, 2007 escape and a 2013 silverado. Right now I am mainly interested in the 1990 mustang as I have to replace the struts and steering rack but it would be nice to be able to do all of them at home whenever...
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July 28th 13 01:50 AM
by Geoff Welsh 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
73 7,296
Just mounted & static balanced my 30th tire in about five years - saving over $400 by Arlen G. Holder
UPDATE: Today I mounted & static balanced my 30th tire in about five years, where each time I do this easy job, I learn new tricks to make it even easier. For example, the "drop center" trick that Clare taught me was, by far, the most critical trick of all. And, this time, I learned that it's a...
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May 10th 19 10:07 PM
by Tekkie® Go to last post
73 2,789
Why isn't the Tea Party protesting BP? by [email protected]
The Jones Act Myth http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2010/06/agitprop-alert-the-jones-act-and-the-oil-spill/58915/ The truth: Not a single government that has offered its assets for free has been refused by the U.S. ... The government, on Obama's orders, is moving to quickly streamline...
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July 14th 10 03:34 PM
by Tegger[_2_] Go to last post
73 4,607
Suggestion to pump gasoline from one car to another in a garage by William Brammer
Any suggestion on a good gasoline pump to move gas from one vehicle to another in a garage? My wife always fills up at the most expensive stations while I get my gas at the least expensive I can find using Gas Buddy. I'd like to weekly (or so) transfer about 15 gallons (or so) from my tank to...
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January 9th 10 06:28 PM
by Red Green Go to last post
73 2,409
In what distance would a Bugatti Veyron beat that Vauxhall dragster? by Doc
I got an e-mail showing off this guy's Vauxhall http://www.wxpnews.com/N1RT6J/070710-Quickest-Car Nice little car. It's humorously compared to the Bugatti Veyron as being "quicker". While the Vauxhall obviously would win in a 1/4 mile drag, how much distance do you think the Veyron would need...
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July 20th 07 09:07 AM
by Burgerman Go to last post
73 3,160
California Motorcycle & Automobile Riding & Driving & Written Tests by pinbob
I would like to collect in one place for a friend and all new friends out there the very hidden California DMV motorcycle and driving tests, completely and fairly. As you all know, the California Motorcycle Riding Test is nearly impossible to pass when done on your own (everyone passes when they...
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September 13th 07 01:30 AM
by Marco S Hyman Go to last post
72 3,249
Overfilled Oil by Spiderman
I think the shop slightly overfilled my oil crankcase at the last oil change on my 1989 Chevy S10 Blazer 4.3L 4x4....the dipstick is reading "off the charts" and when I'm parked I get a small drip of very watery brown fluid (I assume it's overfrothed oil) under the engine compartment. The fluid is...
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December 22nd 04 05:02 AM
by Lon Go to last post
72 3,586
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