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Car Company Gets U.S.Loan, Builds Cars in Finland

http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=314817 Fisker electric cars.Isn't that the same company that also...
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posted by cuhulin
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by cuhulin

2005 Escalade suspension controller?

Any way to read the suspension controller from the obd connector? (there are 4 pins: 2, 4&5, and 16) I think its J1850...
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posted by bobgardner
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by bobgardner

Nissan Leaf: DIY is alive and well??

Well, it is if you are PhD'd or an electrical engineer in the auto industry: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/16/automobi...
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posted by fitcat
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by fitcat

Friction and mpg's: NYTimes article

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/16/automobiles/rubbing-out-friction-in-the-push-for-mileage.html?hpw Very inneresting ov...
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posted by fitcat
18 comments posted 15yrs posted by fitcat

Zerk fitting torque specs?

Sorry, I know that sounds like a silly question. I'm rebuilding most of the front end on my truck- all upper ball joint...
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posted by blahbleh666
14 comments posted 15yrs posted by blahbleh666

locking gas cap: opinions?

as the nightmare scenario, the tank needs gas because I can't get the locking cap off - from lost key, or ice, or some...
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posted by no
25 comments posted 15yrs posted by no

replace gas cap, tether?

I need a new gas cap. How do I deal with the existing tether? Cut it or should I take out the screws that I see on the s...
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posted by no
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by no

GM: First VOLT, NOW Spark..

http://www.pddnet.com/news-ap-chevrolet-to-put-out-all-electric-spark-in-2013-101211/ bob
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posted by sound
82 comments posted 15yrs posted by sound

Why low-profile fuses?

What is the advantage of ATM low-profile fuses over ATM non-low-profile? In situations where there is room for the bigg...
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posted by NONONOmisc07
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

How much of the seats are leather?

I don't know if this is technical or not, but.... On a car like a 2000 Toyota Camry Solara, with leather seats, how muc...
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posted by NONONOmisc07
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Tire Pressures

Hello, Live in New England. Had a new set of 4 all weather tires put on recently; Nokian's WR G2. Car is a 2009 Buick L...
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posted by rgsros
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by rgsros

bye bye rotary engine...

http://www.impomag.com/scripts/ShowPR.asp?RID=19277&et_ bob
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posted by sound
31 comments posted 15yrs posted by sound

Transmission not engaging,,,

I recently had to rebuild my 1976 corvette SBC engine since the camshaft was badly worn on it. After a few challenges (...
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posted by bsaking
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by bsaking