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how long should a track rod end last
just had car in for mot,was suprised to hear it had failed on off/side track rod end when it had failed on the off/side track rod end on the two previous years there any length of time a TRE should...
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LED lights on cars. TOO BRIGHT!!!
The latest fad on cars is to use LEDs for some of the front lights, particularly the DRLs, and use LEDs for brake lights. Naturally, the automakers have to overdo a good thing and have made these LEDs...
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1996 silverado 4x4 ball joints
I hear on the lowers for this truck being a 4x4 they are hard to replace. Can anyone inform me on this. Is it easier to just replace the entire lower control arm?
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German mfgrs. lobbying for headlamp law changes
Not exactly the one you think... And I twitched at the Claybrook mention at the end. If she were still running NHTSA this would be going nowhere...
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New smaller GM trucks comming
bob
 
The next renewable energy testing
The one pix kind of looks like ghost busters..... bob
 
Excessive crank, 2007 Saturn Aura XR with 171K miles
I own a 2007 Saturn Aura XR that has 171K total miles on it. I've had it s ince the summer of 2009 and I've driven it approximately 140K miles. The f ollowing problem has plagued me for approximately...
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440 arctic cat engine.. Can i run her backwards
Im installing a 440 in my golf cart.. Will it run as well backwards as forwards
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Cats and dogs living together in sin (ford/gm)
we will be up to 12 speeds before this is all over... bob
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Car radios going Bye bye in the future?
bob
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ABS vibration
This past winter was the first time I drove with ABS in snow. Is there supposed to be a vibration that is transmitted all the way back to the pedal when it activates? This is a 2002 LeSabre.
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Subaru Outback AWD And X-Mode Questions, Please
Hello, Thinking of a 2013, or possibly waiting for the 2014's, Subaru Outback. Very confused over their "X-Mode" and AWD feature. Might someone please explain the following for me ? [(a) is my main...
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compression fittings on brake lines
Does anyone have a link to any law or standard that allows or prohibits their use? Was having a discussion with a mechanic yesterday and the wrench was saying that it was easier to use a compression...
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Suspension parts - what's the diff (Dorman, Raybestos, AC Delco, Mevotech, Moog)
I'm looking at replacing the lower control arms on my '00 Chrysler 300M and my choices seem to be: Dorman (about $20 each) Raybestos ($26 - $46) AC Delco ($29 - $45) Mevotech ($30) Auto Extra /...
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Vintage cars as furniture
bob
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