Forum: Driving
December 30th 07, 09:56 PM Posted to rec.autos.driving, alt.smokers, misc.consumers.frugal-living
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,187
is this really fair?
On Dec 30, 2:15 pm, wrote:
> On Dec 30, 8:05 am, Shawn Hirn > wrote:
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> > In article >,
> > Scott in SoCal...
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Forum: Technology
November 17th 06, 09:32 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 412
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Forum: Technology
November 17th 06, 09:29 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 332
hey
anthonywilliamschindler wrote:
> I currently own a 1985 toyota pickup 5 speed manual 2wd. It has 125k and
> doesnt have alot of power, i was wondering if anyone knew how i could
> manually tune up...
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Forum: Technology
November 7th 06, 03:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 0
Views: 278
I Hate Wheel Alignment
jim evans wrote:
> <rant on>
> I hate wheel alignment.
>
> Often you aren't sure the work is needed either before or after the
> work is done. It's a mysterious process based on light beams and
>...
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Forum: Technology
November 2nd 06, 02:30 PM Posted to alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 754
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Forum: Technology
November 1st 06, 02:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 194
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Forum: Technology
November 1st 06, 02:31 PM Posted to alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 754
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Forum: Technology
October 28th 06, 10:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 249
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Forum: Technology
October 26th 06, 10:48 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 416
Proba
wrote:
> Proba
Another screwball finds the Internet.
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Forum: Technology
October 25th 06, 02:43 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 441
Idling Car
Buck Turgidson wrote:
> I started my 86 Toyota Corolla SR5 up to charge up the battery. I forgot
> about it, and left it idling in the driveway for a couple of hours.
>
> Did I do any damage to it? ...
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Forum: Technology
October 23rd 06, 02:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 276
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Forum: Technology
October 19th 06, 02:15 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 286
toyota corollas
Rodan wrote:
> i was recently in a car accident and feel that it was
> because there was a malfunction in the steering
> wheel of my car. i had a 2006 corolla sport and i
> had only owned it for 3...
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Forum: Technology
October 1st 06, 02:59 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 483
94 eagle talon 1.8L
noi wrote:
> hey i have an eagle talon...i have a problem with the coolant..i work
> like 50 miles away from home..and everytime i get back home i have to
> refill the coolant...theres no leak at the...
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Forum: Technology
September 24th 06, 10:09 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 340
99 Cavalier
wrote:
> Hi, I am not the best with cars so I am hear to ask questions. My
> cavalier has a hard time starting. When it starts for a brief moment
> the engine light will...
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Forum: Technology
September 18th 06, 01:59 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 562
replacing brake rotors
Kaz Kylheku wrote:
> wrote:
> > I had one brake rotor which was scarred. The mechanic told me to
> > replace the rotors costing another $100 more. I asked if the rotor
> > could...
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Forum: Technology
September 13th 06, 10:30 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 449
? about 97' cadillac seville
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> Actually it says 97 INCH Seville.
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>
> --
> jeffcoslacker
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Always better to check before exposing yourself.
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Forum: Technology
August 22nd 06, 01:21 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 418
How can you tell?
Ralf Ballis wrote:
> wrote:
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> > How can you tell if you broke a piston or not?? Other than taking the
> > engine apart....
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> Exactly what kind of broke?
> One check for...
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Forum: Technology
August 17th 06, 10:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 428
Cracked Cylinder Head
Lell wrote:
> Hi, I just had a 100,000km service on my diesel plus replaced glow plugs,
> cambelt and tensioner bearings.
> Just three weeks laters I had to send it back only to de diagnosed with...
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Forum: Technology
August 17th 06, 03:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 595
Battery will not charge with leads connected
Mike Romain wrote:
> Umm, he is not using the alternator....
>
> Mike
>
Yea, and 12 volts is essentially a dead battery. And 13v won's really
charge one well.
Too much guessing and approximation to...
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Forum: Technology
August 7th 06, 09:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 398
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Forum: Technology
August 6th 06, 02:29 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 601
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Forum: Technology
August 3rd 06, 10:44 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,556
fuel tank leak - epoxy question
wrote:
> Thanks for the suggestion fweddy.....Sorry I got a bit upset, but I
> really do know the best solution to this problem, but am P-O-O-R. I
> KNOW the tank will need...
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Forum: Technology
July 31st 06, 11:55 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 608
wobbling in steering...
Kevin wrote:
> "Shep" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Ray we should't have to tell the OP this, common sensse dictates this, I
> >...
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Forum: Technology
July 31st 06, 01:03 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 608
wobbling in steering...
Kevin wrote:
> > wrote in message
> ...
> >I was driving home from work last night and there was a feeling that
> >...
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Forum: Technology
July 30th 06, 01:54 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 348
using lacquer thinner on car?
wrote:
> I had small bits of weeds stuck to my new car (from a storm), which
> were then baked onto the paint by the hot sun. I got the weeds off by
> washing, but there remains...
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