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Shelf life of gasoline

I have a car in storage pending the sale of another car. How long can I leave the gas in the tank without incurring pro...
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posted by martik
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by martik

Difference Between Geo Metro XFI and other Trims

I am in the market for a 93-94 geo metro xfi, but I am unsure of the difference between the xfi 2 dr hatchback, and the...
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posted by his_name_was_alex
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Antique Brake shoes worth anything? 15-30years old.

I have several pairs of brake shoes that are 15-30 years old (but never used). Are they worth anything since I don't kno...
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posted by invalid_unparseable
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by invalid_unparseable

Vehicle in an accident, estimated time for repair?

Hello, My Nissan Sentra (2004 1.8S) was involved in an accident and needs repair at a body shop. The accident occured o...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by smith4894
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by smith4894

Re: 63 Chrysler 300 Prestolite Distributor Help

> I pulled my distributor and found the original Chrysler Part # under > some engine paint (previous owner painted the...
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posted by dastern
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by dastern

Re: Keeping cats out of the car.

> put an unwashed tuna fish can (some scraps of tuna left in it will > improve the effect) half filled with antifreeze...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dastern
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by dastern

whirring sound from wheel

On my '94 Ford Explorer (4x4 with automatic hubs) I have a whirring sound, like a baseball card hitting bicycle spokes,...
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posted by spam11
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by spam11

how to remove\flush out radiator rust

I have the rust in the radiator in my'95 Pickup. I used he commercial flushing fluid to flush radiator but the rust sti...
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posted by mliao6990
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Center/Offset rear axle (FrankenWillys Wagon)?

Hi, I was just offered a killer deal on a pair of 74 CJ axles for the 'FrankenWillys' including a front with disk brake...
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posted by jjjjjjjjjjjjjjj
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by jjjjjjjjjjjjjjj

Failure mode analysis

There is a wealth of information to learn about Failure Mode Analysis by subscribing to this Newsgroup and reading abou...
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posted by toyotatercel
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by toyotatercel

Re: Highly Reflective Tape

> I wanted to get black and yellow striped tape for the back of my CRV. The stuff on trucks, known as "conspicuity tape...
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posted by jtchew
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by jtchew

is this rick johnson ad worth the money?(may)

anyone familiar with rick johnson auto & tire? they have this deal going on: buy 4 tires and they will: 1) align vehicl...
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posted by kilroybass
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by kilroybass

Left ignition on with engine stopped

The car is a 1984 Pontiac Parisienne, V-8 gas. With the engine stopped, I left the ignition key in the ON position over...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by w.warning
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by w.warning

Re: Strange Honda Civic lighting problem

'94 EX 2-Dr. > When turning the light switch on for parking lights, the rear taillights will come on, but the front par...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by anon
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by anon