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    Car stalled and engine knocking after service test

    Car stalled and engine knocking after service test drive. Background info is 2004 Grand Prix GTP w/ 75000 miles. The car is owned by my dad but used exclusively by his GF. I did have 2 days use of it, the day before going to the dealership, and the day of the dealership. Problem: The car had...
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    Silverado brake time - AC delco vs AAP products

    Looks like it's time for brakes for a silverado 1500. Wondering what others would do or suggestions some might have. I have no complaints about the AC delco that came with the truck so that's not my reason to even consider other brands. Looking to see if something might be equal in quality and...
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    Silverado - Noise at cold start

    Anyone have idea's what exactly this sound it? Taken at neg 9 today 2009 Silverado - Seems to be temperature related. I have not exactly taken note and charted every start up, temperature and extent of the noise. If I had to ball park it I would say maybe at 15 and above it doesn't do it or...
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    Attepted to steal van

    While I had a Pontiac Montana sitting where I was going to work on it waiting to order and receive wheel hubs assemblies....someone appears to have tried stealing the vehicle. I don't understand why they did what they did, specifically breaking the shift lever off. I can only guess that they...
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    Booster pack battery replacement

    My in-laws, after having a dead battery decided they need a working booster pac around. After coming home with the completely wrong thing I told them I would find something for them. After some searching and looking at prices I figured I should go see what kind of battery was in their dead...
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    first time carb work = nightmare

    First time doing any work an any kind of carb and it's turning into a nightmare. Anyone got some advice, tips or suggestions? It's on a 7hp Tecumseh engine believe it's this (Tecumseh H70-130210K) Make a long story short I got new needle, seat, and nut/jet? but I keep getting gas overflowing...
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    Wheel bearing and hub assembly

    Looks like my front passenger wheel hub is going and needs to be replaced. 2009 Silverado 1500 4x4 Z71 62000 miles. What's recommended or suggested? Replace in pairs or only bad one? I ask cause I've seen both mentioned. A.) If one failed the other will likely fail soon, just do them both...
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    Atlanta Havoline Xpress Lube not changing oil

    Here's the link, has some videos I haven't seen yet. Basically Jiffy lube part II Quote: ATLANTA (CBS46) - Whistleblowers tell CBS46 what's happening inside many metro Atlanta Havoline Xpress Lube stores is so wrong they quit. CBS46 placed hidden cameras under the hood of several different...
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    intentionally swamping Bugatti for insurance money

    I remember this video back when it happened, but first time i seen anything mentioned about it being intentional for insurance payout. Not that I was actively following it. None the less....fail https://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/...-131558950.html Quote: Bugatti Veyron owner who drove...
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    Old auto fluids, What do you recognize?

    Cleaning out my grandma's house as she's been moved into nursing home facility. Found this stuff, figured I'd post it up. Might be interesting to see who recognizes any of it and maybe provide some years...just for curiosity. Only date I've seen so far is the Preston that says "results of 1985...
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    Found this, old car part or not?

    Anyone? Can get a side and back view picture if it helps.
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    Valvoline Dex VI, pricing

    Valvoline Dex VI at 4.70 qt....is this stock up pricing or has there been better recently that I missed and might see again? I did see back in 2008 there was a Napa sale at 3.89. but wondering how good this price is for now. By stock up, 3 silverado's Transmision and transfer case, so looking...
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    Penzoil Platinum - pure plus or not

    If one was to get some penzoil to take advantage of the rebates and FRN rewards, should I get the Platimum or the Platinum Pure plus at the same price point? I don't think the ultra platinum pure plus will be an option, but if it was, which order should I be getting them? I know it's new and...
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    Good battery, good price?

    Looking for some help, tips, advice. Should I use AAP and get an autocraft with their 35% off or go with other brand/store? Current AC delco starting to give me trouble. Last day for AAP 35% off code I got in e-mail. Can choose from their autocraft gold, 3yr+2yr (142.99) Autocraft silver, 2...
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    oil & filter 2009 Silverado

    No matter how much I searched and read, I never found anything that made me confident enough to not have to ask. 2009 Silverado, currently 50,000 miles and calls for 5W-30. Last few oil changes have been from Belle tire which says they use synthetic blend (dunno brand) and I don’t know what...
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