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    Switching Over From IAT to OAT Coolant in 2001 Dodge Ram?

    I've been down the rabbit hole a bit looking at coolant stuff, and haven't found a clean answer. I am currently building an engine for my 2001 Dodge Ram that of course originally came with IAT green coolant. For the extended service interval, I would prefer to switch it over to the new Mopar OAT...
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    Why Do R134A Systems Leak So Frequently?

    For the 7th year in a row, the air conditioning system in my truck has decided to piss out all it's refrigerant. :rolleyes: Every year I find and fix a new leak (I've replaced literally every component in the whole system now with the exception of the condenser and the lines coming off the...
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    What Do You Think About Long-Term (20+ Years) Ownership Potential Of Modern Cars?

    Like many of you, I don't turn wrenches for a living, but I do all of my own mechanical work, and consider myself a halfway decent mechanic. Given enough time, I can usually figure most anything out and get it fixed. However, I'm beginning to get the feeling that my ability to do this is coming...
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    Can Anyone School Me On How Shock Absorber Firmness Is Measured/Advertised?

    I am looking to purchase SOFTER soft absorbers for a car I own. Unfortunately all you can find when you look at different brands or models is marketing wank with no objective information. Outside of subjective forum reviews (which are a total nightmare) is there any way to actually know ahead of...
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    Help With Suspension Modifications For SOFTER Ride

    I know the overwhelming trend these days is for lower, firmer, tighter suspensions...coupled with giant wheels and rubber band tires, but I think this is a stupid fad. Honestly, I'm not sure where people live to be able to drive these vehicles, but around here, the roads look like what you would...
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    NAG1/W5A580 Behind 5.7 Hemi, 91k Miles, Fluid Change Now or Already Too Late?

    Alright I know this might be a controversial topic, but I have had some personal experience with automatic transmissions that crapped the bed immediately following a fluid/filter change. My theory for this is that the clutches are already failing, but the contamination of the fluid gives them...
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