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How do I check BMW transmission fluid?

I'm reluctant to propose such a simple question when among so many experts I see out here. But can someone please tell...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by susanap
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by susanap

Both Coolant & Tranny Fluid Are Now Red -- Clever

I'd really like to meet the genius who changed coolant so now both coolant & Xsmission fluid are red. I have a leak of...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kenhall
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by kenhall

Tire Problem with Towne Fair Tire

Hi All: I have complained about this before and now I have finally figured out what the problerm is. Bought 4 new Good...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by finiteguynospam
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by finiteguynospam

Steering Wheel Turning Circle Not Perfect

Hello: I own a new Honda Accord EX and noticed that when I turn the steering wheel all the way around (either direction...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by polypheus
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by polypheus

Avalon Nightmare Can anyone help?

My 2000 Avalon has a serious problem with the headlights...they flicker (of course only noticable at night). People thi...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kimberlypak
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by kimberlypak

1990 Pontiac Sunbird shop manual

I am looking for a 1990 Pontiac Sunbird convertable shop manual. Am not interested in Haynes, Clymer etc. books. If you...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dittmerp
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by dittmerp

Hall-Effect sensor failure at narrow RPM?

How is it that Hall sensors and/or wiring can fail (by various reports) within a relatively narrow RPM band, yet switch...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by spambucket
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by spambucket

Testing Shielded Conductors?

The shielded conductor pin/wire #3, at ignition amplifier 146 (lower left), has a some surface corrosion, as it's stran...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by spambucket
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by spambucket

Buying a used car - 10 top tips

Buying a used car - what a minefield! Here are my ten top tips: 1. Get hold of a couple of road test reports on your pr...
60 comments posted 22yrs
posted by philip.murray1mysocks
60 comments posted 22yrs posted by philip.murray1mysocks

1994 Ford Escort GT Woes

Hello all techs! I am the not-so-proud owner of a 1994 Ford Escort GT. Lately, it has been having several problems that...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sfjahn
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by sfjahn

2001 K-1500 Squealing fan belt

My 2001 Silverado has a squealing in the fan belt 3 weeks after replacement which continues to worsen with time. It has...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by hersheynf
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by hersheynf

Wheel Studs

There's nothing technical about this post. I just felt I needed to vent. Here is my story: Today, I went to Wal-Mart to...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jrl
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by jrl

Oil light - how would your kids react?

A few weeks ago on this ng everyone ragged the Jiffy Lube victim who kept driving his car (to the service center) after...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by burntREDACT
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by burntREDACT

Tire width and wheel size

I am looking at buying some winter tires for an old Toyota. Don't know much about it, but want to make sure I don't get...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by little_eddie
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by little_eddie