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    US probes electronics in Toyota recall.

    U.S. probes electronics in Toyota recall By Chris Isidore, senior writerFebruary 2, 2010: 8:02 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Federal investigators are looking into whether the problem with Toyota gas pedals goes beyond the fix announced by the company Monday and involves the vehicles'...
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    Off the ciggies for 1 week as of tomorrow.........

    Don't know if anyone else cares too much but if you are in the process of quitting smoking hang in there......I will be smoke free 1 week tomorrow :) I went from 25 cigs a day to cold turkey with the exception of about 5 nicorettes the first two days. This is as long as I have ever made it and...
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    OCI for Kia Rio5.....Low yearly KM's

    Wife has a 2008 Kia Rio5 and she only logs about 9000 kms /5400 miles a year...car currently has 10500kms....any thoughts if I could run OCI for a year ? I usually change it in the spring and fall but if I could run a whole year I would. Currently using 5w-20 GTX QS Filter....Thanks.
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    Leaky transmission "O" ring....

    Hi All....had a leaky "o" ring on my return transmission line....during the process of changing it this morning I lost 300 ML of fluid being Dexron VI.....could I use the Mercon V I already have opened to top this minimal bit up ? Thanks...
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    REAR DEFROST HELP !

    My rear defrost on my 2006 Impala is not working. One of the tabs has come loose from the window. I was thinking about just Krazy gluing it back into place....would this work ??
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    Can I use GC 0w-30 ????

    Currently driving 2006 Impala 3.5L following the OLM. I am using 5w-30 GTX but I did see GC 0w-30 @ Wally World yesterday. Can I use this in my car ? Thanks...
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    Petro Canada Dino & Synthetic.. Any Thoughts??

    Anyone use PC oil? Any thoughts ??
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    Buick & Jaguar # 1 According to.......

    NEW YORK–J.D. Power and Associates says Jaguar has surged to the top of its closely watched vehicle dependability study, tying Buick for the No. 1 spot and dethroning Lexus. J.D. Power says it is the first time Lexus has not occupied the top spot since Toyota Motor Corp.'s luxury brand was...
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    2006 Chevrolet Impala LS...ANY THOUGHTS?????

    I am thinking of trading in my Focus for a 2006 Impala LS 3.5 L, On Star, ABS almost everything but no leather. I did some research and it look reliable and safe. Basically looking for a inexpensive safe car because I have a long commute and after driving my moms SUV for a week I just figured...
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    My 10% Ethanol vs. Supreme gas with no ethanol!

    I did a experiment in my Ford Focus today had to drive a round trip of 1150 kms. I usually fill with regular with 10% ethanol as I did before I left. 2nd tank I filled with supreme without ethanol I increased my fuel mileage by 12 % without ethanol! The supreme coat me 3.00 more per tank but I...
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    OIL SUGGESTIONS FOR ENVOY DENALI

    I am changing the oil on my moms 2006 GMC Envoy Denali 5.3 V8 this week. Looking for oil suggestions...?? She drives mostly city and changes oil by OLM and get it changed at dealer which I think puts in dino?? Currently the OLM lasts around 8000 to 10000 km or 5000 to 6000 miles.
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    What do you do with old oil???

    What does everyone do with their used coolant, oil and other fluids?? I get a friend who works at a steel mill to dispose of it at work...he has proper disposal there. With all the job layoffs my disposal service is no longer. Does any know who else takes used fluids back?? How do you dispose of...
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    Castrol GTX OCI ???

    Hi all, just picked up 5 litres of 5w30 Castrol GTX on sale. I have never used it before, is it any good? Can I run it for 6000 to 8000 miles in my Focus? Mostly highway driving 130 miles a day. Thanks!
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    Weird oil smell and colour !

    Just changed my wifes oil in her 2 month old Kia Rio. I am planning to change it every 3 months regardless of low KMs. The car has 1288 km on it and as I was changing oil I noticed it smelt really gassy and looked greenish. She does small trips on city like maybe 10 km a day I am wondering...
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    Need new battery??

    Hello all! I think my 2004 ford focus may need a new battery. The green light on the top of battery that shows if the battery is good is very dim almost can't see it. Also car seems to be getting crabby when I run more defrost, heated seat and so on. Is 4 -5 years normal for battery ? What kind/...
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    Transmission flush refill level?

    Hi all ! Yesterday I flushed the atf on my 04 Ford Focus. All went fine however now that I have refilled the transmission and checked the level as discribed in owners manual the fluid level is right in the middle between min and Max. Should it be right at the max (like filling oil)? I just don't...
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    PCV Replacement...OMG stupid people !

    Holy [censored] !!! Has anyone here replaced a PCV for a 2.0L Zetec DOHC ?? If anyone has the part# that would sure help me. CT gives me the wrong one (says the only one for the car) doesn't fit. PartSource just as bad 2 PCV that look nowhere near the same and doesn't fit...they tell me to go to...
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    Oil overfill by 150ml

    I changed my oil this morning @ 5:30 am (couldn't sleep) Anyways...my Focus takes 4.25 Litres and I put in 4.40 Litres...I dont think 150ml (.16qtz or 5 ozs)over fill is a big deal but just thought I'd see if anyone thinks so either way???? I assume there is a margin of error for accidental...
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    Amsoil 25K OCI

    I changed my oil 2 months ago and decieded to use Amsoil.which it says on bottle that its good for 25000 mile/ 40000 km OCI. Anyone ever run it that long? I so far have 10000 km on it and level is still full and barely any darker. I know darkness has not much to do with it but...I have ran Mobil...
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    DIY Tire Plug

    Are tire plugs safe ?? Sunday morning found front tire on focus was flat....took to the only place open on Sunday...CT ! They wanted 30 dollars but needed 3 hours yo fix, due to being busy. Came back to reality about CT doing work on my tire and bought a plug kit for 7 dollars took about 10 mins...
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