Automotive Technologies

Re: APC busted for clear taillights

> Can you cite any actual federal law on this? I know all states have > laws on it but it varies from state to state, f...

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posted by tetraethylleadREMOVETHIS

0 comments posted 13yrs posted by tetraethylleadREMOVETHIS

Why do some spark plugs have a screw-on contact terminal?

The subject mostly says it. Why do some plugs have these terminals that screw on as opposed to a solid piece?

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posted by docsavage20

5 comments posted 13yrs posted by docsavage20

Chinese prefer US made goods

http://www.appliancemagazine.com/news.php?article=1628714&zone=0&first=1 go figure. bob

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posted by sound

18 comments posted 13yrs posted by sound

Don't call it a MIni Van!

http://www.impomag.com/news/2012/11/ford-new-7-seater-not-minivan bob

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posted by sound

1 comments posted 13yrs posted by sound

What paperwork is required in CA for an out-of-state vehicle traffic stop?

I searched all over the California DMV web site and I can't find the requirements for what paperwork is required during...

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posted by az

17 comments posted 13yrs posted by az

Auto lease question

I apologize if this is the wrong forum for this question. If you know of a better place to ask that gets much activity,...

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posted by jcl541

13 comments posted 13yrs posted by jcl541

Coolant temp

The 2002 LeSabre fans (2 of them) don't start until it reaches 215 F. In slow traffic it stabilizes at 225 F. The displa...

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posted by tomd_u1

5 comments posted 13yrs posted by tomd_u1

2002 LeSabre battery won't hold a charge

After 2 hours with the hazard lights on, not even the dome light would light. After a jump it started and restarted, bu...

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posted by tomd_u1

8 comments posted 13yrs posted by tomd_u1

Re: Trader4 was right?? gensets vs. car inverters.....

> > Now, this unit may not be for everyone, and here are some of the > pro's/con's. > > Like virtually all "affordable"...

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posted by heybub

14 comments posted 13yrs posted by heybub

1996 Silverado 4x4. Hard to replace ball joints and front end componets?

I have a 1996 silverado 4x4. It has 356,000 miles, so I know it has its pro blems. I have done all the work on it mysel...

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posted by stryped1

3 comments posted 13yrs posted by stryped1

K1500 upper ball joint?

Do you have to remove the drive axle to replace the upper ball joint?

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posted by stryped1

14 comments posted 13yrs posted by stryped1

No more Suzuki...

http://www.impomag.com/news/2012/11/american-suzuki-files-bankruptcy-protection (cars in USA anyway) bob

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posted by sound

0 comments posted 13yrs posted by sound

Trader4 was right?? gensets vs. car inverters.....

Holy s*it, I think he was.... but for the wrong reasons, of course. He was bitching about tripping over extension cords...

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posted by fitcat

44 comments posted 13yrs posted by fitcat

How to tell if front end needs rebuilt

I have a 1996 silverado 4x4. It has 356,000 miles, so I know it has its pro blems. I have done all the work on it mysel...

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posted by stryped1

9 comments posted 13yrs posted by stryped1

Gasoline "additives": kerosene in gasoline?

Awl -- I recently became aware that fuel injector cleaner is basically kerosene..... !! It's also clear that alcohol is...

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posted by fitcat

15 comments posted 13yrs posted by fitcat