Forum: Technology
October 30th 08, 01:20 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 318
Bridgestone/Firestone Tire Recall ?
Hello,
Read about the big Bridgestone/Firestone tire recall.
Ordered a new Buick LaCrosse, due in a few weeks, and am concerned that it
might come with these bad tires.
Tried to find a list of...
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Forum: Technology
October 20th 08, 04:20 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 16
Views: 736
GM Dexcool AntFreeze ?
Hello,
Have a '97 Buick LeSabre.
As long as I can remember, they, being the dealership, and others, and the
manual I think too, says to ONLY use GM Dexcool, and not the regular
Prestone...
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Forum: Technology
September 28th 08, 07:32 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 371
Car Deposit For New Car When Ordering ?
Hello,
Expect to shortly order a new 2009 car from a relatively small dealership.
Have read about the collapse of that very large Chevy dealership; nation's
largest apparently. Scarry.
In light...
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Forum: Technology
September 16th 08, 05:00 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 24
Views: 536
On-Star: Thoughts On ?
Hello,
Thinking of purchasing a new 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
Re the On-Star system.
Seems awfully pricey (after the first year)
Also seems like a regular in dash GPS makes a lot more sense, as it...
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Forum: Technology
September 13th 08, 01:48 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 192
Ordering New ?
Hi,
Tried this on the GM group, but no answers, so let me ask here, please.
Don't really have any cofidence in what Dealers tell me.
What is the "typical" time these days if I order a new 2009...
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Forum: Technology
August 30th 08, 05:45 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 590
CVT Transmission Questions
Hello,
Just trying to learn a bit.
Re the CVT type of transmissions that I guess the Altima and the Maxima
have, what is the principle of their operation, basically ?
How different from the...
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Forum: Technology
August 22nd 08, 05:18 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 208
Tire p Monitors: How Done ?
Hello,
What's the principle behind the tire pressure monitors that display tire p
on a dashboard display on so many new cars now ? Is there a small radio
transmitter and p transducer in each...
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Forum: Technology
August 12th 08, 01:08 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 56
Views: 1,213
Ride Softness And Tires ?
Hello,
Thinking of a new 2009 Accord.
Wife has medical problems, and a "soft" ride is very important to her.
Do you think an Accord with 17 inch tires would provide a softer ride
compared to...
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Forum: Technology
August 6th 08, 05:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 343
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Forum: Technology
August 5th 08, 02:15 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 0
Views: 165
Noise Question
Hello,
Have a 1997 Buick LeSabre with 82K
Has recently developed what I would call a resonance when passing thru about
20 mph, and again at around 35 mph.
Calling it a resonance, as it seems to...
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Forum: Technology
August 1st 08, 05:19 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 195
ESA ?
Hi,
Saw some car descriptions where it said it had ESA, and some that sain No
ESA.
All I can find via Google for ESA is that it is some kind of advanced audio
system.
Is this what it is ?
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Forum: Technology
May 9th 08, 01:00 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 197
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Forum: Technology
May 6th 08, 06:32 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 461
Tire Question Re Storing Of ?
Hello,
Was wondering about this.
Live in New England.
Obviously, get lots of snow and freezing rain in the winter.
Is it reasonable to store summer tires outdoors in the winter, when one puts
on...
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Forum: Technology
March 30th 08, 02:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 341
Battery: How long to Re-Charge ?
Hello:
Have a 1993 Corolla.
Hardly ever used.
For a battery that has "really" run down, likely all the way, how much
running of the car engine
does it take to re-charge it ?
Thanks,
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Forum: Technology
March 27th 08, 02:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 382
Jumper Cables Question
Hi,
I just bought a new set of jumper cables, and on the box they go thru a real
detailed how-to on what to hook up first, then connect to..., etc.
I'm sure there is a good reason for the...
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Forum: Technology
April 12th 07, 06:18 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 572
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Forum: Technology
April 12th 07, 06:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 572
Compression Fittings On Brake Lines ?
Hello:
Several years ago, i had a few brake lines repaired at a service station due
to their rusting out.
Have a '97 Buick LeSabre.
Since then, no problems.
I just brought the car in for a state...
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Forum: Technology
March 13th 07, 06:28 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 382
Remote Car Starter Questions
Hello:
What a terrific group.
Am thinking that a remote car starter would make a great birthday gift for a
member of our family.
We live in the northeast, and the idea of their being able to start...
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Forum: Honda
March 3rd 07, 11:15 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
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Replies: 2
Views: 550
Dry Gas Question For '95 Accord ?
Hello:
Live in New England.
Have a '95 Accord 6 cyl.
Questions regarding the necessity or desireability of Dry-Gas additive.
a. Have always used, about once a month or so, in the gas tank during...
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Forum: Technology
March 3rd 07, 05:42 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 280
Dri Gas Question
Hello:
Live in New England.
Questions regarding the necessity or desireability of Dry-Gas additive.
a. Have always used, about once a month or so, in the gas tank during the
winter.
I see now...
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Forum: Technology
February 15th 07, 01:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 14
Views: 649
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Forum: Technology
February 11th 07, 08:09 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 477
Accord Brake & Transmission Fluid ?
Hello:
My son has a 6 cyl 2005 Honda Accord.
Has 28,000 miles on it.
He brought it in to the Honda Dealership for an oil change, and they told
him that the
Brake Fluid, and also the Transmission...
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Forum: Honda
February 11th 07, 08:08 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,303
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Forum: Technology
August 20th 06, 09:31 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 516
Replacement Glass Question
Hello:
Have a 2006 Accord that looks like it will need a replacement front
windshield due to a lot of rocks impacting it over the year.
Would Giant Glass be O.K. to use ?
I guess I'm wondering if...
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Forum: Honda
August 20th 06, 09:30 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
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Replies: 3
Views: 619
Replacement Glass ? Giant Glass: Opinions On ?
ello:
Have a 2006 Accord that looks like it will need a replacement front
windshield due to a lot of rocks impacting it over the year.
Would Giant Glass be O.K. to use ?
I guess I'm wondering if...
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