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Why does reverse gear make a higher pitched noise?

I've always wondered this. At one point I'm sure it was explained to me, but I've since forgotten the reason. Whether m...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by evan.joanette
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by evan.joanette

Help 96 Ford Ranger A/C

1996 Ford Ranger XLT ext. cab, 2.3 ltr. pwr steering, 5 speed, 55k miles. the a/c has full charge and is not leaking. t...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by somebody
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by somebody

1986 Dodge Axle B 150 trouble

Hello everyone - I have a 1986 Dodge van B150 with a V8 and auto trans. Here is what I have ... I started with a grindi...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by BroDave_NC
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by BroDave_NC

Re: IGNORE GAS PRICES

>I make 41mph now Whew, that's good. Well, my car does 41mph without Amsoil.
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nemesis
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by nemesis

Anyone know of a truly streak-free glasss cleaner?

Just when I thought glass wipes were the cats meow, I jumped in the buggy this morning and what a mess at sunrise! It w...
13 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mmacdon
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by mmacdon

Fixing the ubiquitous BMW armrest tray design flaw

Are there any other well-tested options to fix the ubiquitous BMW armrest tray design flaw? 1. No cost BMW armrest upgr...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by motorcycleshaftdrive
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by motorcycleshaftdrive

vectra lacking power

my vectra 2.0 DTI (2001 CD Spec) lacks power as if the turbo isnt working. The engine warning light comes on for a whil...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by forum
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by forum

Starter for chevy 350, PLEASE HELP

Hi, I am backyard mechanic, I put new haedgaskets on neighbors truck, now car wont start, I heard what I thought was st...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jack
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by jack

dist cap jazz

Thanks Jazzman got if figured out this engine goes counter clock wise in the firing order, it starts and runs great!!!!!
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by my70pontiac
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by my70pontiac

94 Ranger Error Codes

Hello, The 4 liter V-6 boggs when you quickly press the accelerator. I would look to the accel. pump on a carburated en...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by dvcoble
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by dvcoble

1994 Acura (2025 Update)

Hello, I have a 1994 Acura which run great until yesterday. Never had a major problem. I did the regular maintenance an...
12 comments posted 21yrs
posted by castellan2004-mail
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by castellan2004-mail

Flywheel "scorch" marks

The flywheel on my 81 chevy 350 has dark "scorch" marks on it from an oil leak. the surface is otherwise flat and smoot...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by carl6855
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by carl6855

Aluminum rim sealing.

I have a few aluminum rims with tubeless tires that i seem to have a continuing slow leaking problem. Any tips on how t...
16 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sound
16 comments posted 21yrs posted by sound