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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...
9 comments posted 13yrs
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...
15 comments posted 13yrs
posted by fitcat
15 comments posted 13yrs posted by fitcat

Trucks vs SUVs in the US of A

I could totally understand why would anyone want an SUV (at least where I live curb climbing sport is routine due to th...
8 comments posted 13yrs
posted by isquat
8 comments posted 13yrs posted by isquat

Motor size and efficiency: both gas and electric

Awl -- Suppose I have a 10 hp motor, and then a 20-40 hp motor -- or even a 100 hp motor.. Suppose I am loading any of...
12 comments posted 13yrs
posted by fitcat
12 comments posted 13yrs posted by fitcat

Re: How does gasoline go "bad"? When?

I occasionally use gasoline to clean bearings. i would cean the bearings and leave the small pan outdoors overnite. by...
15 comments posted 14yrs
posted by hallerb
15 comments posted 14yrs posted by hallerb

grinding noise during braking

I was re-parking my A4 this morning and noticed the grind during braking. Is it safe to assume some or all brake pads a...
3 comments posted 14yrs
posted by isquat
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by isquat

Re: Which brake shoe goes toward front

> >I googled at least 6 different word groups, I found no diagrams at all. >When my old Ford truck needed brake work, I...
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posted by thismailautodeleted
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by thismailautodeleted

X2 rotary engine

http://www.gizmag.com/liquidpistol-rotary/24623/ bob
1 comments posted 14yrs
posted by sound
1 comments posted 14yrs posted by sound

Re: Wiper Arms

Hey, Would like be able to lift my windshield wiper when it snows, So it stands up away from the glass, but the stock w...
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posted by my.address
35 comments posted 14yrs posted by my.address

Tires: Visual Look Question ?

Hello, Just put on a new set of Continental All Season "Pure Contact" on a 2005 Honda Accord EX6. Size is 205/60 R16 V...
5 comments posted 14yrs
posted by rgsros
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by rgsros

water pump impeller gone bad?

I put a new water pump on my 92 explorer less then 10,000 miles ago. It was OK at that time. Now it runs much hotter th...
26 comments posted 14yrs
posted by demi
26 comments posted 14yrs posted by demi