Automotive Technologies

Recommended oil - where's the 5W30 number?

Checking my car's recommended oil for changes while traveling. Recommended for my 2012 Impala is ACDelco dexos 1 synthe...

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posted by webbrl

13 comments posted 12yrs posted by webbrl

Considerations for transporting extra fuel for emergencies (such as running out of gas, etc) in a passenger car

What are you using to carry extra gas/diesel for emergencies? Plastic or metal container? cabin or trunk? I have a wago...

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posted by isquat

12 comments posted 12yrs posted by isquat

whoever did this is lucky...

...that there wasn't a failure... late model Charger R/T, came in with complaint of noise when turning steeri ng wheel....

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posted by njnagel

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The Death of Australia's Auto Industry.

www.thetrumpet.com. Or Google it.

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posted by dhiaduit

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Two sets of bolts on a truck rim

I'm curious what the two concentric sets of bolts are on a steel rim of a truck tire? Saw a what seemed like a 7-8 ton...

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posted by isquat

5 comments posted 12yrs posted by isquat

GM tells dealers to stop selling some Chevy Cruzes.

www.libertypost.org

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posted by dhiaduit

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2008 Kia Optima Steering wheel vibrates back & forth as speed increases.

Steering wheel shimmys from side to side increasing violently at speeds over 50mph. 42,000 miles to date. Steps already...

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posted by thekmanrocks

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2008 Kia Optima LX Steering wheel shake

Steering wheel shimmys from side to side increasing violently at speeds over 60mph. 42,000 miles to date. Steps already...

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posted by thekmanrocks

62 comments posted 12yrs posted by thekmanrocks

General Motors Misled Grieving Families On A Lethal Flaw.

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posted by dhiaduit

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Mr. Gasket SUCK porpoise PETERS!

Consumers and auto enthusiasts be aware the Mr. gasket and Accel are parent owned by Prestolite and are actively engage...

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posted by YOUSUCK

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spark plugs sooty on one side - O2 sensor?

My V6 started throwing error codes once warmed up: right bank lean trim differs too much left-right Engine seems to run...

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posted by pedro1492

2 comments posted 12yrs posted by pedro1492

Trucks.

Google,,, Popular Mechanics The 51 Coolest Trucks of All Time I want a 1941 or 1946 Ford Pickup Truck.

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posted by dhiaduit

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Formula 1 fuel flow meter hoohah kerfuffle

Why do they need this fuel monitor (which is claimed to be fault-prone)? The cars have a standard ECU. Tons of data is...

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posted by pedro1492

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liquid tape small plugs

https://picasaweb.google.com/102234459580640424681/LiquidTape02# tape's from Grainger

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posted by avagadro7

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Re: Curb rush how to cope

Dog-Damned SunOverBeach! Some things just make me go AAARRGG!!!!!. > otherwise scoffguard would've been in their search...

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posted by Wooden.Shoe

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