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clinking sound, 1987 town car.

1987 Town Car. Makes a odd tinking sound when first backing up. I only hear it in first 10 feet when backing up. Sounde...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Lauren__C
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by Lauren__C

95 civic still won't start

I've posted this question before, and tried all of the suggestions with no luck, so here I am again. 1995 Honda Civic L...
15 comments posted 19yrs
posted by onefortyseven
15 comments posted 19yrs posted by onefortyseven

Mazda 3 transmission fluid

Hi All, I own a new 2005 mazda 3. This past regular oil change, the garage told me I had to have my transmission fluid...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jeannydhaliwal
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by jeannydhaliwal

This trans estimate sound about right?

So last night whilst leading Santa around the Boro, my transmission finally crapped out. Same problem I've been having...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by googlegroups
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by googlegroups

Auto Repair Fraud stories

I'm a freelance writer doing research on auto repair fraud and am searching for your personal stories. You can email th...
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posted by lawrenceelding
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by lawrenceelding

switch back/forth from Synthetic to Conventional

I've got a 2002 Grand Am (3.4L V6) with almost 99,000 miles on it. I recently switched over to synthetic oil (Valvoline...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by paleface23
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by paleface23

Plug Heat Range Old 318

I have an old van which I only start once a month or so, in storage. I have not changed the oil in a few years. It is n...
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posted by eddies
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by eddies

Buick climate control display

I have a 2000 buick park avenue that has a climate control display that intermently goes dim. Can this be repaired?
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posted by Badermath
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by Badermath

Introduction of INNOVATIVE HAND TOOLS.....

Hi Everybody, Would like to introduce Innovative Hand Tools. Buy them online on www.solsonsusa.com Thanks. Chad.
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posted by solsons
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by solsons

calculate diesel fuel consumption

Hi I found this helpfull doc: AVR-Based Fuel Consumption Gauge http://www.lightner.net/lightner/bruce/Lightner-183.pdf...
15 comments posted 19yrs
posted by junk-stop
15 comments posted 19yrs posted by junk-stop

max expected exhaust temps in a truck?

For materials that would be in direct contact with the exhaust pipes of a diesel truck or industrial vehicle, what are t...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dances_with_barkadas
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by dances_with_barkadas

OT? Propane/Natural Gas Carbs

I have a generator with a 5 Hp Briggs and Stratton engine (gasoline powered). Between the gas gumming up (I use a gas s...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by paul
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by paul

Blazer '96: Check Engine light keeps lighting.

Hi! The check engine light won't stay off, is on continuously (no flashing). 4x4 Chevrolet Blazer '96, regularlly rustp...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ubik_heisenberg
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by ubik_heisenberg