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No grease on lug nuts

A garage mech told me today never to grease the threads of wheell lug nuts, because it makes it easier for them to back...
25 comments posted 18yrs
posted by e925
25 comments posted 18yrs posted by e925

unnecessary maintenance recommended by dealer?

We have a 2005 Toyota Sienna. I've been taking it to the dealer we bought it from for its regular service. But it seems...
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posted by leebreisacher
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by leebreisacher

1994 ford areostar 3.0

when driving i here a humming noise any ideas any one
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posted by lbnb
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by lbnb

are any LEDs any good?

Hi all, in the interest of satisfying my curiosity, I was placing an order for some cheap Chinese crap that I couldn't...
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posted by njnagel
16 comments posted 18yrs posted by njnagel

GM Kent Moore Vehicle Data Recorder - Help

Hi all, I just got a GM / Kent Moore J-42598 Vehicle Data Recorder from an estate sale and want to play with it. I was...
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posted by davidjp
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by davidjp

'88 Supra: Problem removing the driveshaft?

Looking at the driveshaft, there appears to be a small problem. This car uses a 2-piece driveshaft; a front 'intermedia...
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posted by Trueno
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by Trueno

91 Hyundai Excel Running Rough - Smoking

I have owned the vehicle for 2 years and driven it for aproximately half a year because of the problems (above). What f...
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posted by redryderridesagain
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by redryderridesagain

Vauxhall Astra Sport Puffing Out Blue Smoke

Hi, ive got a Vauxhall Astra 95 1.8 Sport which seems to be chucking out blue smoke which i suspect is an oil problem a...
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posted by u43763
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by u43763

Battery issues?

I have a 94 Buick Skylark. It doesn't get a lot of use. I've only put 35,000 miles on it. Sometimes when I try to turn...
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posted by spamhere
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by spamhere

Power steering / engine oil pumps use for waste oil.

Having owned and maitained about 20, mostly GM cars in the 70 - 90 era I have a lot of old power steering and engine oi...
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posted by georgewbell
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by georgewbell

Non-friction braking system?

I remember seeing on TV a while ago that there was someone trying to beat a land speed record. I really don't remember...
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posted by myspam
20 comments posted 18yrs posted by myspam

Cadillac repairs advise requested

Wanted some advise on this costly repair. The vehicle is a 1997 Cadillac Deville with 48,180 actual mileage with a Nors...
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posted by EWAT161
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by EWAT161