Originally Posted By: Pablo
Camp 45 - cream puff bought from a widow. 1994 Model. Bent bolt stop spring. Looks like it was hardly shot.
Sounds just like mine. What did you use for a replacement bolt stop spring?
Originally Posted By: ViragoBry
If it's more than $21K, walk away. More money than that can get you a superior car from its list of competitors.
So true. A friend just picked up an 09 Cobalt SS Sedan for just over $15k at dealer auction.
Gotta love the anti-fouler trick. I've helped several people do it to their cars and recommended it to several others. Way better than going electrical around exhaust works.
Originally Posted By: GROUCHO MARX
In NY I think the pump states that the fuel "may contain up to 10% ethanol".
It doesn't necessarily have to have 10% ethanol.
Its the same thing in Texas. Until a few weeks ago most pumps were close to 100% gas because ethanol was more expensive so they...
Originally Posted By: pitzel
The people who do 3k mile oil changes on dino are really causing lots of problems because brand-new oil has a lot more 'boil-off' components, especially dino oils, compared to synthetics. Changing oil too often can be, as some of the above photos show, very harmful...
I've never bothered replacing them on my own cars since the lugs hold it all in place but I did replace them when I did my moms brakes just because my dad was looking over my shoulder and he would still be teasing me about taking a short cut.
Originally Posted By: Islandvic
try Optimum Spray Wax.
I buy it by the gallon when on sale
Excellent product, it is also spray on, wipe off
I have a gallon of it sitting in my closet at this very moment.
Thats the exact reason I went for the Harbor Freight polisher for $40 on sale. I'll rarely use it and wont feel bad when/if it dies or I loan it out and dont get it back.
Originally Posted By: peterdes
If you really want some kick try some 90% Isopropyl.
I have quite a few bottles I pour into a Lucas bottle (5.25oz?) and dole out in case I got some water in the tank. For fun I put a whole one in to impress folks.