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Rental car - checking for FULL TANK

How do they check to see if you have filled the tank on a rental car ? I had work done on my car and was given a loaner...
15 comments posted 22yrs
posted by conase
15 comments posted 22yrs posted by conase

power steering myth or fact?

Someone recently told me that when I park my car or truck I need to make sure my front wheels are perfectly straight, o...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by trey.wallis
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by trey.wallis

Donating a car that doesn't RUN ?

Hello, I've got a car that broke down over 5 years ago. I would like to donate it, but I'm not sure anyone would take i...
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by stevews100
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by stevews100

Miata OBDxx Woes

I have what I believe to be a '96 Miata. The "Check Engine" light came on this morning while driving to work. I went to...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by query
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by query

You think you're an expert? EXPLAIN THIS!!

Since early this year, my 440-T4 transmission has had a very delayed and harsh upshift when going from 1st to 2nd gear....
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by in-jbrewer
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by in-jbrewer

aluminum cleaner

I'm doing up an engine for my toy car and the aluminum parts are still grungy after cleaning. 0 Does anyone have a meth...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by cselby
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by cselby

soild helicoil spark plug inserts

Hello, I bought a "sav-a-thread" kit made by helicoil to repair damaged spark plug threads at Napa. However strangely e...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nsi911
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by nsi911

High Mileage Oils

What's the scoop on the "high mileage" oils I've seen advertised lately. Anything to it or just marketing BS? And what's...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by junquemaile
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by junquemaile

fs impact wrenches

Rodac 1/2 impact wrench with 2" extension, model 607 Skil 3/8" impact wrench, model 1123 $75 for both units
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by esther8850
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by esther8850

Re: Help! 1964 Rambler w/ clutch problem

>Hello out there? > I recently saved a 1964 Rambler American from the crusher. > I believe that it has been sitting for...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bkapaun
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by bkapaun

Re: Saturn SL1 Alternator and Transmission

Seems possible, seeing as many transmissions these days are electronically controlled. If the voltage was getting low,...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by lister
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by lister

Powertrain warranty issue---please help

Hi Guys- I have a '99 Altima, and yesterday while I was changing my spark plugs I noticed that when I removed the first...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by m
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by m

Pontiac 301 Front Cover

I've got a '79 Firebird that I'm working on with a Pontiac 301. I was changing the water pump and one of the long bolts...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by query
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by query