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    Toyota i-4s in 93 Camry ---- How durable?

    How tough is this engine? Are they long life engines? I'm thinking of getting a cheap station wagon with this engine with close to 160,000 miles. Any comments?
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    Chrysler Layoffs & Management Stupidity

    OK, looks like the toll will be 13,000 direct and multiples indirect from suppliers etc.
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    Chrysler Layoffs & Management Stupidity

    What the domestic makers have been doing is this. OK boys we can only make big pants for whatever reason. So go out there and promote that big is in and is hip. Everybody gets overweight to fit in those pants and the whole population wants to get overweight. Then suddenly the doctors order...
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    Chrysler Layoffs & Management Stupidity

    I'm not surprised and the upper management and sales and marketing are totally to blame here. With rising gas costs and severe environment concerns to come anyone and anybody holding a huge portfolio of hemis and big vehicles and nothing small and efficient and GOOD in the chain RIGHT NOW is in...
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    GC and Oil Consumption with Higher Mileage

    What has been the experience of users when they switched to GC with higher mileage engines? Since it is on the heavy side of a 30, I would expect less consumption. But what is the real world experience?
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    New European Honda Civic.... Diesel too!

    Rarely have I been "hit" with a car that seems so nice to have. The new European Honda Civic 5 Door looks stunning and the performance of the diesel option beats the 1.8 liter gasoline Vtec to boot with 55 mpg! Why bother with hybrids? when a hybrid battery goes bad won't there be a serious...
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    Smoking Legend!

    I wonder if that High Mileage stuff works?
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    Smoking Legend!

    Smoke is blue and PCV was checked only a month or so previous.
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    Smoking Legend!

    My 1989 Legend has close to 180,000 miles on it. A year ago it was auto-rxed, Up here in Toronto, I have to get the car smog tested every two years. Two years ago it passed with no problems. This year it failed on the first test, then I cleaned the FI injectors using some cleaner, and then...
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    Im a bit sad..............

    I'm shocked at the tardy reaction of the rescue and aid efforts. I thought this happened in the USA. In third world countries people are more "accustomed" to surviving on the minimum of requirements. When you grow up in a city, once the infrastructure breaks down, it's a different ball game...
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    White House to Release Oil From Reserves

    If you can't see a gas SHORTAGE on the horizon.....
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    Flushing with CLR ( Calcium, Lime Rust Remover)?

    So I used some today to clean the kettle, then I got thinking............. Why can't I use this stuff to clean radiators and cooling passages... in the car??? Anyone ever try this?
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    Cold knock and pinging, '05 honda

    To be blunt, you need a better dealer. Make sure you have issues documented and contact Acura Head Office.
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    Thin brake rotors.

    What you should note is that both pass the caliper min thickness test. The right one is made by Wagner, the one on the left I don't know but is the one that garages mostly order as "new" rotors and about $10 cheaper. When you pick up the rotors you notice the difference in weight. Learnt my...
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    Thin brake rotors.

    BTW, above is for same car. Guess which one can survive a "shave on the lathe"?
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    Thin brake rotors.

    Both new rotors. Two different brands. See any difference?
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    Manhole Covers - Location in road

    IS it just me or has anyone noticed that in many cities ( I live in Toronto) , manhole covers mostly end up right in the path of the wheels. Wouldn't it make more sense to have them in the middle of the paved lane so that car don't have to either go over them or dodge them. Does anyone know how...
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    Motomaster Touring 160 - Canadian Tire Brand

    I acquired some Motomaster Touring 160 last year for a 1994 Toyota Camry V6. The size was 205/65-15. These Motomaster Tires wore very well BUT they were very harsh and exhibited rather loud humming. What was very bad is that their quality/consistency was very bad. How bad? After only 3000 kms...
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    Maytag takeover by Haier?

    I used to be in the business of washers. Their downhill path started when they started to hire people who were in the salty snacks business to lead an appliance company forward. Essentially they began talking about a "new" product every month like they were creating new flavors. They were...
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    Sugar Reduced Watermelons !!! Lite watermelons

    OK, that's what I just had. Great for those on diets and sugar reduced fads. Really we wanted the sugars. How the heck do you choose a sweet watermelon? Thunk thunk thunk, sounds full and turgid ready to burst but heck it ain't sweet. I remember when I always picked a good seeded watermelon...
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