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Recalls

how do I go about recalls, what's been done to a used truck I purchased. I know it had some issues looking around, and...
6 comments posted 15yrs
posted by zekor
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by zekor

Automatic vs. Manual transmission

It's been well known a manual transmission obtains better fuel mileage than an automatic. My sister is preparing to pur...
33 comments posted 15yrs
posted by Me
33 comments posted 15yrs posted by Me

Ford Focus

Looking at a 2012 Ford Focus and a 2011 Toyota Corolla-basic models-automatic transmissions. Wonder what problems have b...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by Mr.E
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by Mr.E

Engine Knocking - Additional Information

Here r some details my husband omitted. 1. The first reading of computer showed 2 codes. One for cylinder 3 and one for...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by cohenlj
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by cohenlj

Engine Knocking

After my 2001 Nissan Sentra (four cylinder) is warmed up and driven on the highway (especially uphill) car knocks ? (so...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by cohenlj
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by cohenlj

brakes throbbing - how to proceed?

'04 Cavalier. Considerable pulsing in the pedal when the brakes are applied. The pulsing is speed-dependent - I think i...
12 comments posted 15yrs
posted by gbeccles
12 comments posted 15yrs posted by gbeccles

Re: Any tricks for removing rear drums?

>1989 Mazda 626. Tried to get the rear drums off, they wouldn't budge! The >manual said to pull the rubber plug and ins...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by gbeccles
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by gbeccles

code readers

Might break down and get a laptop adaptor reader. Any suggestions. Got too many vehicles that could need attention. prob...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by zekor
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by zekor

Saving gas

Mythbusters proved dimpling a car like a golf ball saves 11% gas. I don't even see anything like that, not even in the s...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by zekor
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by zekor

Cruise control

i notice new cruise controls keep the speed very constant. Up hills it makes shifting very noticeable and wastes a lot...
10 comments posted 15yrs
posted by zekor
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by zekor

Bye bye Car CD's

http://www.dealerscope.com/aggregatedcontent/ford-beginning-phase- (remove) out-in-car-cd-players-us?sponsor=newsletter...
17 comments posted 15yrs
posted by sound
17 comments posted 15yrs posted by sound

Oil Change Toyota Yaris 2008

Hi all, I have a practical question; when is it generally a good idea to change engine oil. Given that the car is used a...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by evodmun
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by evodmun