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Algae-powered vehicles within five years by [email protected]
http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=282904 It sounds good to me. cuhulin
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February 3rd 10 01:04 AM
by fred Go to last post
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Toyota's massive recall woes halt production, ding top qualityrep by [email protected]
I just now read an MSNBC article,,, Ford's sales went up twenty five percent in January. Ford is Rockin! Rock on, Ford, Rock onnnnnn,,,,, cuhulin
February 2nd 10 07:58 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Video showing you can't stop a runaway toyota with the brakes by Ashton Crusher[_2_]
Video segment from TV that includes segment from Consumer Reports testing a Toyota and trying to stop it when the accelerator is floored. He is unable to stop it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfWETL493YQ
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February 2nd 10 01:22 PM
by tak[_2_] Go to last post
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U.S. raised Toyota gas pedal issue in '07, ~10% Surveyed HadUnintended Acceleration by john
"A former top U.S. safety official said federal investigators raised concerns to Toyota Motor Corp. about the gas pedals in its vehicles as far back as 2007 but were told they weren't the problem. "If Toyota misled the federal government, they should be severely punished," Nason said. She said it...
February 2nd 10 11:42 AM
by Elmo P. Shagnasty Go to last post
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O'Reilly's by [email protected]
sold me a rotor cap, 1983 Dodge full size van.The cap has a rectangular shaped cover on top of the cap.I am going to take it back, my old rotor cap isn't like that one.O'Reilly's sold me a made in China ignition coil, same van.I already took it back.I am not going to have that Chinese crap in my...
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February 2nd 10 07:35 AM
by larry moe 'n curly Go to last post
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Sticking Accelerator Built to Toyota Specification. Honda, Nissan,Mitsubishi Pedals Not Affected. by john
Some kind of specification that is. Let's see if they'll try to blame it on CTS. "CTS made the pedals at issue. But Khilnani stressed several times to Wall Street analysts that the pedals CTS made for Toyota were “to their specifications.” Pedals that CTS makes for other automakers, including...
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February 2nd 10 02:12 AM
by hls Go to last post
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Review: Chevy Volt is electrifying drive by [email protected]
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35147359/ns/business-autos. cuhulin
February 1st 10 11:58 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Howes: Toyota not looking so shiny now by john
November 26, 2009 Howes: Toyota not looking so shiny now DANIEL HOWES Is the Toyota Motor Corp. juggernaut losing its conqueror-of-the-world mojo? Because if it was a Detroit automaker that was recalling 4.26 million vehicles to repair accelerator problems, or if it was a Detroit automaker that...
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February 1st 10 10:28 PM
by Bill Yanaire, ESQ[_2_] Go to last post
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A couple of things that seem to me like odd engineering related to adead battery by muzician21
I encounter folks who say that when the battery is dead in their car, they can't get the key out of the ignition. Also vehicles that have both a door keypad and a key lock. However, when the battery is dead, the key won't open the door. Dumb engineering or is there a reason for these...
February 1st 10 07:59 PM
by Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B[_2_] Go to last post
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Junkyard transmission advice by Sara Brown
I have a 1994 Dodge Caravan that has a shot transmission. Other than that it ran fine so I`d like to get it back on the road for my brother to use. Obviously the cheapest way to go is to get a transmission from a van at the local pick-it yourself junkyard. ($80). Any words of advice on what to look...
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February 1st 10 03:34 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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1999 Pontiac Grand Prix SE - no start by Jack[_28_]
I'm helping a young friend diagnose his 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix SE no-start condition over the phone. The problem arose gradually with stalling, and hard starting. We've determined that it has spark and the fuel pump whirs when the key is turned on. The EVAP vent valve has been replaced because a...
February 1st 10 03:05 AM
by Paul[_39_] Go to last post
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BWM 525 Brake Rotor - Wear Sensor Ridges by John Baker[_2_]
The stock 2003 BWM 525 brake rotors have raised ridges on the inner and outer edges of the rotor to trip the brake pad wear sensor. Will after market rotors have the same feature or will they be flush at the edges and not trip the brake pad wear sensor?
January 31st 10 03:19 PM
by hls Go to last post
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Throttle Mechanism Sticking -- Toyota Halts Production of 8 ProblemModels by john
Toyota is also halting production of those vehicles as it tries to contain the fallout after two damaging recalls raised questions about its safety record and further threaten its reputation. From The Detroit...
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January 31st 10 05:05 AM
by dsi1[_4_] Go to last post
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Feds approve Toyota gas pedal remedy... by twisted
DETROIT - Toyota Motor Corp. received clearance from federal regulators on a fix for the company's sticky gas pedals, three people briefed on the matter said on Saturday. Two dealers said that Toyota plans to make the announcement Monday morning. One says that dealers could get parts as early as...
January 30th 10 10:48 PM
by twisted Go to last post
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Toyota's massive recall woes halt production, ding top quality rep by john
"Toyota Motor Corp. said today it would halt production at five North American plants and order dealers to stop selling eight models recalled last week over concerns with sticking accelerator pedals." From The Detroit News:...
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January 30th 10 12:17 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Trivia Q: What's the REAL reason for the weep hole on water pump snouts? by Ashton Crusher[_2_]
Hint - it has nothing to do with water leaking.
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January 30th 10 12:17 AM
by Scott Dorsey Go to last post
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Seafoam. by [email protected]
Is Seafoam good for cleaning out an EGR valve? Which auto parts stores sell Seafoam? cuhulin
January 29th 10 08:41 PM
by Steve[_1_] Go to last post
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Camry red flag raised in 2004 by john
"As early as 2004, authorities investigated reports of unintended acceleration in Toyota's best-selling model, the Camry. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration looked at incidents lasting only 1 second or less. That limit came after a former official who went to work for...
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January 29th 10 08:25 PM
by Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B[_2_] Go to last post
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Toyota fix in the works.. by bob urz
http://www.impomag.com/scripts/ShowPR~RID~13045.asp?wnnvz=1745,01286901125 bob
January 29th 10 05:13 PM
by bob urz Go to last post
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Toyota Recall And Cars Made In Japan ? by Bob[_53_]
Hello, Was thinking of buying a new Corolla, but... Question: is it true that those vehicles that have a J in front of their VIN number, and presumably made in Japan, are not subject to the recall ? Their gas pedal assembly is of a different design, manufactured elsewhere, or...?
January 29th 10 03:22 PM
by Tegger[_2_] Go to last post
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