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Chinese Tires Are Ordered Recalled by [email protected]
NYT / June 26, 2007 Chinese Tires Are Ordered Recalled By ANDREW MARTIN Federal officials have told a small New Jersey importer to recall 450,000 radial tires for pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans after the company disclosed that its Chinese manufacturer had stopped including a safety...
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July 11th 07 06:26 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Stop the old oil change arguments...here's the scoop by twotone
I am the world's top authority on oil changes. Call me Mr. Motor Oil. Here's the bottom line on oil changes: The 3,000 mile interval is a myth that the oil companies and oil change places have perpetuated. It certainly wouldn't HURT to change your oil every 100 miles, but even the most...
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April 6th 07 07:49 PM
by Steve[_1_] Go to last post
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electronic throttle by jim beam[_4_]
On 03/06/2010 11:48 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote: > > > "Jim Warman" > wrote >> Drive by wire throttle is a natural progression (if you can't see >> where the future of the automobile is going - I feel sorry for you). >> It allows for precise (hopefully) control of any electronic...
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March 16th 10 04:18 AM
by C. E. White[_3_] Go to last post
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Toyota Throttle Electronics Easily Confused by john
The floor mats and sticking pedal accounts for only 30% of the problems. The true cause of sudden acceleration is still not known so no real solution is possible. IMO it's the electronics. "In earlier testimony, David Gilbert, a Southern Illinois University professor, tells the panel he was able...
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March 4th 10 05:05 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Anco wiper blades called a CR best buy by [email protected]
Even the OEM ones don't seem to last as long these days. http://www.freep.com/article/20081007/BUSINESS01/810070338/1014 For a streak-free windshield, Consumer Reports recommends a wiper made by Southfield-based Federal-Mogul Corp. The magazine tested and ranked 15 models of wiper blades for...
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October 29th 08 04:36 AM
by Bruce L. Bergman[_3_] Go to last post
108 2,568
Advice requested from those of you who have successfully checked camber at home by John Harmon
Practical advice (helpful hints & suggestions) requested from those of you who have successfully checked camber at home (to sufficient accuracy). If you have never checked your automotive alignment camber at home, you probably won't be able to add much practical value to this thread; however if...
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December 15th 16 04:23 PM
by Scott Dorsey Go to last post
107 4,890
Beware of high tech running amok by Ed White[_2_]
Beware of high tech running amok Some features are nutty, unnecessary or maybe both Frank Aukofer Automotive News February 25, 2008 - 12:01 am ET COMMENTARY
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March 4th 08 07:22 PM
by Steve[_1_] Go to last post
107 2,220
RWD stick shift "family" car... and fairly recent? by ray
I give up. Kid #2 is on the way... so I'm car shopping. I don't want a minivan, and neither does the wife. However, her Beretta is 16 years old, my Jimmy is dead, the truck is a regular cab, and the TA is parked for 6 months of the year. All I want is a rear wheel drive car* with a stick...
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September 5th 06 03:21 PM
by Steve[_1_] Go to last post
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Ford Fusion reverse gear by Mike Walsh[_3_]
The reverse gear on my 2006 Ford Fusion 5 speed manual transmission will not engage. This happened after a problem occurred while parallel parking. I had the transmission in reverse, then moved the shifter to put it in neutral and let out the clutch. But the transmission did not go into neutral....
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July 23rd 09 11:00 PM
by Steve[_1_] Go to last post
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Run Your Vehicles On Water (HHO) by water4gas
Save 25-60% on the cost of gas including diesel. Hydrogen run autos are saving everyone a lot of money plus it adds power. In the year 2015 every new car made is required to have this system installed. Why wait another 7 years when you can own it today? Almost anyone can install them or you can...
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April 1st 08 08:08 PM
by HLS Go to last post
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fwd **** propagation by [email protected]
I'm under the impression that Porsche is among very few car mass production companies that are impervious to the "valuable input" from the marketing folks. Bmw was like that before the numb electric steering went on 3xx (in F90?) and the upcoming front wheel drive 1xx ****mobile. Am I wrong here...
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September 3rd 13 05:24 PM
by T0m $herman Go to last post
105 3,139
Need ways to start a car with a dead battery.- 92 Civic Auto. by Sam Nickaby
I have been thinking of a good way to prevent stranding myself from a dead battery. It happened twice. Once at a beach from leaving my lights on. The other was at a college campus which the stereo and the dome light ran down the battery. Unlike the beach, the college campus have lots of helpful...
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February 19th 06 04:43 PM
by Ricky Spartacus Go to last post
105 3,635
Chrysler refuses recall request by bob
http://www.impomag.com/news/2013/06/chrysler-refuses-us-request-recall-vehicles could not be worse than a crown vic or pinto i suppose.. bob
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June 24th 13 03:05 AM
by Ashton Crusher[_2_] Go to last post
103 3,727
Boat/Ship engines/cooling system. by [email protected]
I am listening to a local radio talk show.A guy on the Gulf Coast said that oily water will ruin boat/ship engines.He said even outboard engines will overheat.Some Shipping lanes might be closed. cuhulin
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May 13th 10 03:36 PM
by hls Go to last post
103 3,315
Frugal auto transportation: theories? by Jonathan Grobe
My traditional view of frugal auto transportation has been to have two beaters: (a small car I use most of the time and a larger vehicle for hauling larger cargoes and for backup). I've given up on my small car (a 1984 Chrysler Laser with 265,000 miles and am considering what I should buy next (I...
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January 11th 05 12:57 AM
by David Go to last post
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Crazy driving laws in your state or country by Arklin K.
In another thread, we were discussing crazy California laws and I got to wondering what crazy laws are in your state or country.
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July 28th 12 02:40 AM
by Tom $herman (-_-) Go to last post
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Arco gas? by [email protected]
I noticed that Arco is the cheapest priced gas around. Is there anything wrong with it or it bad for Honda engines?
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October 22nd 07 03:25 PM
by Steve[_1_] Go to last post
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How long does it take a truck to stop & is it criminal if he doesn't? by Ann Marie Brest
What distance does a sand truck take to slow down on a 6% grade? If it can't stop in that distance, is it criminal? http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/fatal-big-rig-crash-shut-down-highway-17/ngcnY/ This accident yesterday blocked the highway for 10 hours, with the CHP saying it was a crime scene...
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September 7th 14 07:18 PM
by Ashton Crusher[_2_] Go to last post
100 3,576
Buying your tools at sears? by bob urz
http://www.impomag.com/blogs/2012/12/david-vs-goliath-%E2%80%93-stealing-innovation bob
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December 26th 12 08:20 PM
by Nate Nagel[_2_] Go to last post
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Used Oil Analysis of CAMRY'S Pennzoil Platinum 5w-30 after 4,920 miles by Built_Well
About 7 months ago, I mailed to Blackstone Labs a used motor oil sample that came out of my oil pan's drain plug when I did an oil change. Here are the results of the UOA (used oil analysis). OCI means Oil Change Interval. PP means Pennzoil Platinum, a synthetic oil (Group III...
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July 28th 09 10:00 PM
by Steve[_1_] Go to last post
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