Turn off AC to get more needed engine power uphill or passing.
JC Whitney sold a vacuum switch that did it automatically.Turn off AC to get more needed engine power uphill or passing.
The early version of automotive Temu of products that did not work.JC Whitney sold a vacuum switch that did it automatically.
The "Slip 'n' Slide" Powerglide was almost indestructible though.Dad’s was a 327 with the Powerglide. In today’s age of CVT and 10-speed transmissions a two speed seems almost unbelievable.
Leaded gas had two "scavenger" chemicals that existed to get the lead out of the engine. They worked but were horribly corrosive to exhaust parts.A bit of my childhood was spent in the waiting rooms of Car-X or Midas, so I'd say changing the exhaust system. I've only had to change the exhaust system out of need 1-2 times in my lifetime. Maybe it's emission controls or better coating, but it's just not needed like it was on 60's and 70's cars and trucks.
Till the day she died my Mother would do that . And God help you if you tried to tell her it wasn't necessary .Tech and auto maintenance sure has changed over the years. Tell us some of the changes you remember.
I will start....You no longer have to pump the gas pedal to start a car.
My wife's car came with no radio. She had an off-brand aftermarket AM radio/cassette player installed. The radio had rotary tuning and no buttons for presets. The sound was horrid - something like 4 W RMS per side.Find someplace to mount the equalizer for the radio.
The Chrysler 48RE was in production 'til 2007 & required Intermediate & Low/Reverse Band adjustments.Adjust the bands on auto trans.