This is getting interesting. There were engine surge problems from the beginning of drive-by-wires that Toyota issued TSBs to fix. That was unexpected engine surges between 38-42 MPH on light throttle input: "Although Toyota says it knows of no electronic defects that would cause a vehicle to...

I'm thinking about replacing my Rav4 (daughter just begged away the Camry) with a New Rav, a Vensa, or a Silverado (Truck is on the list because of the $3500 rebate on my GM MC account). Reliability is important, Rav has excellent reports, Silverado has average, but Vensa is too new for much...

Posted: Nov. 26, 2009 Toyota has a lot riding on fixes for recalled vehicles Changes won't be cheap, but they may protect firm's image BY GREG GARDNER FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER Toyota Motor Corp.'s willingness to go beyond replacing floor mats will raise the cost of its largest-ever recall, but...

Motorists and experts say throttles, not floor mats, to blame for sudden acceleration Amid widening concern over acceleration events, Toyota has cited 'floor mat entrapment.' But reports point to another potential cause: the electronic throttles that have replaced mechanical systems. Eric Weiss...

Factory Contradiction: 84 E2SE TPS Voltage .26 or .31 ??? This is in regards to a 1984 FBody VIN code '1' 2.8L V6 non-HO engine. Rochester E2SE Carb #17084632. This is an LC1 V6 107HP (it is NOT an LL1 125HP 2.8L V6). Partial vin is: 1G2AS8718ELxxxxxx The 1984 Firebird Factory Service Manual...

black_13 wrote: > how many rotations of crankshaft does it take to fire all cylinders of > v8 engine > black_13 Depends on what type of engine. 2 stroke? 4 Stroke?

I probally sound like a dummy for asking, but what, if any, is the advantage of drive by wire/electronic accelerator/whatever pedals? cuhulin, the dummy

I have recently built a low-cost Scan Gauge for my vehicle. I am going to build up some additional units to sell, if anyone's interested. I will be selling them (initially) for $95. I don't know if this would be interesting/useful for anyone here, but I have some further information on this...

anyone know if mazda specs anything special for their power steering fluid replacement (similar to honda requiring a proprietary fluid) ? of will any ATF type fluid do Ok ? in case it matters, 1998 mpv and a 2007 cx-7 are the two mazda's in question thanks.

89 Cressida w/7MGE - I just started seeing my oil pressure light going on today at low rpm - basically below about 800 rpm, particularly when in gear. Assuming the sensor is correct, is there any reason for this besides the oil pump? The engine only has about 40k miles since a rebuild, re-used the...

jenneylist wrote: > Honda plans hydrogen fuel cell car in 3 to 4 years > http://www.automotive-scoop.co.cc/2009/10/honda-plans-hydrogen-fuel-cell-car-in-3.html I'll repeat my previous objection that Honda spend more effort finding a green way to produce hydrogen then on cars that can run on...

www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=279008 cuhulin

Previously, in this group I asked about quieting the power steering pump on my 99 Ranger. (I tried to reply to that thread instead of starting another, but I don't see it posted) Mine's a little more intense than most plastic-bodied pumps.... basically, when my truck goes by it sounds like a Star...

muzician21 wrote: > 89 Cressida w/7MGE - I just started seeing my oil pressure light going > on today at low rpm - basically below about 800 rpm, particularly when > in gear. Assuming the sensor is correct, is there any reason for this > besides the oil pump? The engine only has about 40k miles...

If you don't have chains, I have read before (many years ago) about a guy who used some rope on the rear wheels of his car, for extra traction.I love those old ''Tricks''. cuhulin

The bearing/bushing has failed on the smog pump on my '87 Isuzu Trooper 2.3L. What problems will likely be caused if I just remove the belt ( it's all on its own ) and don't bother to replace it? I don't live in a place where emissions tests are required. -- TomO

wrote: > It's a known problem on the orange Fram filters. The problem is the > anti drainback valves don't work. How much it effects the engine will > depend on the filter mounting and position. A Finnish magazine article from 1996 found no problems with any of the drainback...

On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:02:16 -0600, Fred the Plumber wrote: >> I have heard of people who've tried to do a flush job themselves pouring >> fluid into the filler tube with the pan off. Would probably be messy as >> hell though. > > Take it in and have the pros do a tranny flush. Not that costly...

On Nov 22, 9:48 pm, Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B > wrote: > Spreading the wealth tonight because there are knowledgable people in all > these groups. > > In order to try to make sure my '92 Grand Caravan has the proper ATF, > which is now ATF+4, I did a drain and fill and replace 5.5 qts...

"jenneylist" > wrote in message ... > Honda plans hydrogen fuel cell car in 3 to 4 years > http://www.automotive-scoop.co.cc/2009/10/honda-plans-hydrogen-fuel-cell-car-in-3.html I plan to win the Lotto and...