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mpg's, auto trans, & over-riding thereof...

Awl-- Apropo of the very good and kind responses, I figgered I'd address all here. I guess in a nutshell, I'm saying: I...
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posted by physical
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by physical

Mopar A/C Compressor Clutch Question?

Gentlemen; On a 1999 Dodge Durango w/5.9L V8 the A/C clutch is failing. Dealer wants to replace compressor quoting $100...
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posted by r.mariotti
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Air conditioning system - what is its BTU power ?

Romm air conditioners are rated in amount of heat they can suck out of the room measured in BTU/hour. I wonder, if you...
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posted by Pszemol
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by Pszemol

How do I lube a sleeve bearing and rubber seal?

Please consider this to be a question on general mechanical technique, hopefully applicable to cars. I need to lubricat...
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posted by matt
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by matt

05 Impala transmission?

Can anyone explain to me the transmission in my '05 Impala? It's a base model with the 3400. Transmission just feels od...
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posted by njnagel
15 comments posted 21yrs posted by njnagel

obd code p0453

Can changing to a high flow air filter cause this code to trigger? If not, what should I be looking or testing for to s...
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posted by uaw239gm
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Options on mini car-lifts?

Hi all, I could lift my land rover by about 3 to 4 feet in my garage before it hits the ceiling, and my other car proba...
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posted by deanbrown3d
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by deanbrown3d

What is my A/C problem

The short version: My return line is frosting, the A/C is worthless. The long version: The car is a 1989 Jeep Cherokee,...
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posted by paulv
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by paulv

Electrically dead!

Went out to start the ol' trusty '87 626 this morning, and when I turned the key, the starter "hit" and then immediatel...
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posted by cwillyATE
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by cwillyATE

idling with AC on

I used to think idling (maybe more than 5 min) was bad for engine, but then I read elsewhere that it's no worse than dr...
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posted by oct30ax
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by oct30ax

Over-riding auto transmissions...

Awl-- I happen to have a 2004 Nissan Frontier pickup, auto, but this is a general Q: I assume that the hydraulics in au...
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posted by physical
25 comments posted 21yrs posted by physical

Timing Marks on 1992 Mazda 2.2

I should have paid more attention but changed the water pump on wifes 1992 Mazda MX6 with 2.2 liter motor (no turbo) so...
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posted by bob
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starting a car problem

it wants to start it sits and prrsssssssss but it doesnt kick in fully and it wont start fully. what is wrong here anyo...
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posted by easports_2k5
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by easports_2k5

1994 Chevy Cavalier Transmission Problem

My car transmission sometimes malfunctions when the engine is hot. Also 'Check Engine' light comes (code # 32 when scan...
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posted by samweerahandi
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by samweerahandi