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Dying for a Chevy Volt, but.... by Existential Angst[_2_]
Awl -- After a recent thread on the Volt, I'm really tryna justify the purchase of one, but bleeve, it's hard. I figger my gas cost per year is $1600 or so, and payments for a Volt would proly be $6,000 year.... PLUS electricity costs. Now, about those electricity costs..... If you calculate...
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March 16th 13 04:15 PM
by .[_13_] Go to last post
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What are some car-repair jobs you always wished you could do but have never done? by RS Wood[_2_]
What are some car-repair jobs you always wished you could do but have never done? Mine are, in this order of "I wish I could do it" order 1. painting 2. alignment 3. replace/rebuild engine 4. clutch replacement 5. tire mounting and balancing 6. timing belt
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November 10th 17 11:09 PM
by Tekkie® Go to last post
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car engine oil extended change by jw 1111
Hi, My car (toyota petrol 1.3) does a smallish mileage in a year say around 5000 miles, mainly on fairly short distances around town. what would be the 'time' limit to reasonably extend oil changes for economy reasons using a semi synthetic oil ? I suspect a lot of people will immediately say...
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March 19th 06 01:30 AM
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The cellphone paradox - where are all the accidents? by ceg
The cellphone paradox - where are all the accidents? The Fermi Paradox is essentially a situation where we "assume" something that "seems obvious"; but, if that assumption is true, then something else "should" be happening. But it's not. Hence, the paradox. Same thing with the cellphone...
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August 30th 15 09:26 PM
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Carb cleaners by Henry[_7_]
Rob Kleinschmidt wrote: > Because they're engaged in an evil conspiracy to get > rich selling you more gasoline. Same reason they've > suppressed the 500 mpg carburetor for all these decades. Back in 1984, Hot Rod Magazine did an article on a Pontiac Fiero that was powered by what Smokey...
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September 12th 09 05:37 AM
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How Not To Save Detroit by C. E. White[_1_]
Would be really funny except it is a little too close to the truth: http://www.minyanville.com/audiovideo/703/1/23 Ed
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July 3rd 09 01:49 AM
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Unleaded petrol mixed with Diesel in a Chrysler 2.5CRD by [email protected]
Hi My dizzy wife just put 11 litres of unleaded PETROL (gasoline to our Cousins in the US) in her DIESEL Chrysler 2.5CRD (2003 model) There was probably about a quarter tank of Diesel in it before she refuelled so 11 litres of unleaded petrol went on top of that, THEN she realised her error and...
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December 15th 05 01:25 AM
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Running a car on water via electrolysis by Rarpy
Ever since the first patent in the 1930's, it seems people just want to debunk the idea of combusting hydrogen from water inside an internal combustion engine, but yet again it seems a company has produced the technology to make it happen: http://hytechapps.com/company/press Meanwhile the mafia...
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February 19th 07 04:59 AM
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Best no BS motor oil/filter comparison? by HiC
I see opinions of the "I swear by" type all over the map. Anyone know of a good site that shows the truth about which brand/type of oil & filter performs the best? Thinking in the passenger car realm. Thanks
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December 5th 08 05:47 PM
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Changing a flat tire.... with a sledgehammer?? by Existential Angst[_2_]
Had to sledgehammer the flat tire/rim off the hub, it had rusted on so hard -- which is strange, bec the tires had been rotated a month or two ago. I've had to kick rims off hubs before, but never sledgehammer it off -- and I'm not talking taps, I'm talking full swings. I almost gave up!! ...
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January 19th 12 04:39 AM
by J. Clarke[_2_] Go to last post
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The 10 least safe cars of all time by [email protected]
http://www.autoshippers.org/blog/2010/the-10-least-safe-cars-of-all-time cuhulin
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January 3rd 11 01:31 AM
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for the guys that are into recreational oil changing... by jim beam[_4_]
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/TechnologyDevelopment/OPPTD_FLY_High-Efficiency-Oil-Filters.cfm shock, horror, they used oil analysis to arrive at these recommendations! -- nomina rutrum rutrum
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April 23rd 10 10:28 AM
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Mopar Follies (was: easiest engine) by Bret Ludwig
I have no beef against DaimlerChrysler, FoMoCo or General Motors. In my opinion all have made some beautiful things and some dog poop. However it's been brought to my attention that some consider Chrysler Corp. engineering without peer or flaw. All I can say is, bull****. Bad points with...
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December 16th 05 08:07 AM
by Edward Strauss Go to last post
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Compressed Air powered, zero emission cars - for $6.5K each by RH
This is a 7 & 1/2 minute CNN (Europe) report of a zero emission, air powered car - designed to sell for 6.5K... http://youtube.com/watch?v=-iXrM02g_yc
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October 20th 06 06:07 PM
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Need your advice on a good inside automotive tire patch by Danny D.[_4_]
I'm gonna patch my first automotive tire this week. I need your advice on a good inside automotive tire patch as I got a flat today, switched with the spare, and went about a half mile to the nearest auto parts store. https://i.imgur.com/kb3a6rs.jpg All they had are bike-tire-type patches at...
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March 7th 16 11:25 PM
by Jc Maxwell Go to last post
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Yaris, Scion xD, Honda Fit - no water temp gauge by [email protected]
I've been thinking about what my next commute car is going to be. 80 miles/day, it's just me and my briefcase, so thinking of a small vehicle with great gas mileage. Yaris hatchback, Scion xD, or Honda Fit would work for me. Problem is, none of them has a water temp gauge, just an "idiot...
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May 6th 08 12:33 AM
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Honda "Drive by Wire" question... what if the power goes out? by David E. Powell
Hi there. I have been looking at the new Honda Civic, it's pretty sweet, and the welds and everything are as nice as anything I have ever seen. I just have a question about the "Drive by wire" system that they are supposed to have. What happens if the Engine dies on you? In my current car, my...
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December 31st 05 04:57 AM
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EPA caught VW cheating - how does the car know it's being tested? by Ewald Böhm
Apparently Volkswagen/Audi cheated on the USA emissions tests since 2009 to 2015 by turning off the EGR to lower nitrogen oxide emissions ONLY when the car was being tested for...
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October 8th 15 05:31 AM
by JR[_8_] Go to last post
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Will switching from Synthetic to Dyno oil harm my engine? by elmo
I have a 99 Altima with 66,000 miles on it now. I've been using Mobil 1 since 40,000 miles and to be frank I dont see the cost benifits to use mobil 1 on a "economical" car. Is it safe to switch back to dyno oil or will it harm my engine? thanks
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January 2nd 05 06:32 PM
by Huw Go to last post
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10 to 25% better MPG, with 2 or 3 ounces of Acetone per 10 gals of gas by Max
Acetone is available at autoparts stores, walgreens, walmarts, etc, and costs only 10 to 15 cents per ounce. Everyone who cares about air pollution and the high cost of gasoline should know about this. Acetone in Fuels: Significantly Improved Mileage: This article about acetone (CH3COCH3)...
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August 17th 07 07:20 PM
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