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Air in tires.

Those trucks that have air lines to the outside of the wheels. What is that air system called and how does it work? For...
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posted by dhiaduit
2 comments posted 10yrs posted by dhiaduit

straightening mangled aluminum panels - feasible?

I saw a documentary about the "lightweight" E-type Jaguar. Only 12 were made, so they are worth millions. Some bloke bo...
2 comments posted 10yrs
posted by pedro1492
2 comments posted 10yrs posted by pedro1492

radiator glue fix

I've got a small hole near the top of the radiator in my 94 Saturn SL2. A friend thinks some glue, JB Weld, should fix...
4 comments posted 10yrs
posted by synthius2002
4 comments posted 10yrs posted by synthius2002

Tesla.

Google,,, popularmechanics.com Is Tesla doomed?
1 comments posted 10yrs
posted by dhiaduit
1 comments posted 10yrs posted by dhiaduit

checking out a (cheapish) used car

What's your itinerary? Me? Given the experiences I've had, this is the basic looking over I would give it: 1) pull oil...
6 comments posted 11yrs
posted by chriskeegan2014
6 comments posted 11yrs posted by chriskeegan2014

Unsafe tires.

Google,,, Millions driving on unsafe tires. ...Tires that look new, but are actually old. It was on TV news a few minute...
25 comments posted 11yrs
posted by dhiaduit
25 comments posted 11yrs posted by dhiaduit

2011 Ford Focus Road Noise

Hello, all. I purchased the above vehicle new, currently have about 41,000 miles on it, and it's been running fine. One...
4 comments posted 11yrs
posted by arl_123234
4 comments posted 11yrs posted by arl_123234

how does BMW get 50:50 balance with I6?

BMW claim 50:50 weight distribution for 5 series, which have straight 6 engine. The only other sedan I know using I6 is...
2 comments posted 11yrs
posted by pedro1492
2 comments posted 11yrs posted by pedro1492

Tech: weird starting problem 03 town car

If you lock, unlock, and lock the car it will start. Doesn't matter with or without remote. Bad ignition switch maybe? T...
13 comments posted 11yrs
posted by corvair
13 comments posted 11yrs posted by corvair

Off Topic.

Those devices that are U shaped and use a threaded pin that screws into one of the U legs, what are they called?
3 comments posted 11yrs
posted by dhiaduit
3 comments posted 11yrs posted by dhiaduit