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Can't get the key out

Got a 1996 Monte Carlo that won't give up the ignition key. Wiggling the shifter doesn't help. What usually causes this...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dennis
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by dennis

307 HDi Exhaust Partical Filter

On a Peugeot 307 HDi how do you clean the exhausts partical filter. Garages can do it for lots of :2cents: so why cannot...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by vernon2.2qu0rd
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by vernon2.2qu0rd

Clean Energy Claim:

Professor says Energy Department egos blocking hydrogen break through. www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18700750 Comments? cuhulin
19 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cuhulin
19 comments posted 19yrs posted by cuhulin

Rattling Noise (clutch?)

I have a 2001 Honda Civic with 66k miles on it. I've recently noticed a rattling sound that I can hear when the car is...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by CalBear526
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by CalBear526

Buick 3.1 liter changing spark plugs

Hi all I have a 94 buick century with a v6 3.1 liter motor. I want to change the spark plugs and there isnt much room....
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by conan6868
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by conan6868

Rotating regular Eagle LS's

What is the proper way to rotate tires? Do you criss-cross the front and rear's, or do you move them straight back? Than...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mab992
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by mab992

setting the timing on my 91 mustang gt

I just bought a 91 Mustang GT and it appears that the timing is off. It has slow throttle response and pops a little in...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cullen302
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by cullen302

Does this exhaust look like water in the cylinders?

This is a short 5-sec .wmv video at the exhaust pipe. Warm engine at idle, mid-high 80's outside. I've been losing wate...
26 comments posted 19yrs
posted by docsavage20
26 comments posted 19yrs posted by docsavage20

Tire valve stem

How easy is it to replace a typical tire's valve stem? Is it just a matter of dismounting the tire, pulling the valve s...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tomy
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by tomy

2003 Chevrolet Blazer Automatic to Manual

I hope that I am saying this correctly. My husband was a stick in his truck instead of it being automatic.Do anyone kno...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tushagatlin
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by tushagatlin

Emissions controls: Valid logic?

Awl-- Been wondering about this for a long time: If emissions control cuts emissions by, say, 10%, but also cuts mpg's...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by entropic3.14decay
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by entropic3.14decay

Slightly OT: Extended warrantees

Awl-- I need a clue as to the pros/cons/sense of extended warrantees. Bottom line: Worth it? The only thing I know is t...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by entropic3.14decay
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by entropic3.14decay