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What about high-mileage ATF?

I noticed at the auto parts store that there is also a high-mileage formula for Dexron III automatic transmission fluid...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by garysport
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by garysport

Re: MLP sensor ( neutral safety switch ) F150 E40D

Hi gil, Use a pin or a small o-ring pick to pry the little tab down on the terminal and slide it out the back of the pl...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kyle.boca
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by kyle.boca

Driveline Problem on '86 BMW E30

My '86 BMW 323 developed a problem today. After accelerating hard and then braking over a curb something started shakin...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by camaroz28
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by camaroz28

Electrical problem on '86 GMC S15

I was driving my truck last night when the lights began to dim to nothing. Continued driving home, and vehicle ran fine...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by m.doyle
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by m.doyle

94 Camry Idle Speed

Anybody know the manufacturer's prescribed warmed-up idle speed for the 1994 Camry 4 cyl? Right now the engine is idlin...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by tom_n_ape
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by tom_n_ape

power steering belt on camry

anyone know how to change it? how does the mechanism work to loosen the belt? how many bolts need loosening, etc. i'm wo...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mz
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by mz

Uses for light/spray-on lubricants???

Looking thru my GA I realized I have a wide variety of these products. I'm wondering what are their best or ideal purpo...
13 comments posted 22yrs
posted by foo
13 comments posted 22yrs posted by foo

Minus 30 temperature Mobil 1 0W30 or 5W30.

Living in a cold winter climate like Calgary, Alberta. Canada where we have just been through a very cold spell where m...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dmrbaptie
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by dmrbaptie

Diesel exhaust system question

I posted this question earlier, but it was too lengthy and wordy, I suppose. So Im rephrasing it so that it doesnt take...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jmh58
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by jmh58

Stuck power doorlock solenoids..

I installed an aftermarket power doorlocks kit in my '93 Suzuki Swift 2. It worked just fine for a couple of months, bu...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by fmuta
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by fmuta

High mileage oil question

On my 15 year old Pontiac with 135,000 miles I plan to switch to one of the "higher mileage" oils. It uses 5W30 normall...
73 comments posted 22yrs
posted by garysport
73 comments posted 22yrs posted by garysport

Emissions Test Results... Failed/Passed Results

Just an FYI for those interested in Emissions. Took my '91 3.1L Pontiac Sunbird in for E-Test and it failed (first set...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by m.misener
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by m.misener

Starter Problems

My 1996 Taurus has developed a problem with the starter motor. The starter drags and cannot start the car when warm. Wh...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by cork
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by cork

Exhaust restriction question

Hi, My car is an 83 Mercedes 300D turbodiesel (3.0L 5-cyl turbo). I needed to replace the flex tube and down pipe comin...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jmh58
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by jmh58