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Used Car Donation Advice

Should you donate your car over the Internet? Can you really trust the company on the other end of the line that they are really giving the money to charity as they say they are?

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How Do I Make My Cheve 350 Engine Get More Horsepower?

i have a 1987 chevy r20 pickup with a TBI 350 small block. I have added an edelbrock intake, lunati bracket master II camshaft with 284 deg of advertised duration and .458″ lift and flowtech headers and dual exhaust w/o cats. ( i live in alabama where there are no emissions laws). what do you suggest as my next modification?

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2005 Kia Sedona – Noise on The Right Side When I Drive Over a Bump!

We just bought a new 2005 Kia Sedona the front end makes a noise when we hit a rough spot in the road, almost sounds like a strut, or from the old school a loose or broken shock, best I can tell it’s coming from the Right side.

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What is The Deal with New Cars that Shut Down Cylinders for Better Fuel Mileage?

I have been reading about these new vehicles that can turn off cylinders to save on fuel. From what I have read, these engines will actually turn off the valves and everything.

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1992 Chevy S10 Pick Up – How Do I Remove Ignition Rotor?

I am in the process of trying to replace the ignition module in a 1992 S10 but I can’t figure out how to remove to rotor. I am asking for this advice because I don’t want to cause more problems by breaking the rotor. I can’t see any thing that is holding thr rotor but I can’t get it to budge

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1999 Buick Park Avenue Has a Metal to Metal Sound Under the Hood

My 99 Park Avenue has a loud noise (metal on metal) in the front right by the belts. The noise stops when the Auto temperature is turned on. Almost like something is out of balance and the belt pulls it into place. Any ideas what to begin with? Water Pump – no leaks or Alternator – still charging?

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Lexus Brake Light Bulb Failure Light Comes On Dash

I have a 1993 LS400. When I step on the brake pedal, the R light in the dash,( I’m driving in D) comes on and the symbol for a burnt out brake light appears in the dash. Take my foor off the brake pedal and the R light goes off but the symbol for aburnt out brake light remains on.

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2000 Nissan Pathfinder Makes a Loud Noise When I Start It

When I start my 2000 Nissan Pathfinder suv it makes a screetch. It sounds like its from the starter. Is the started going? If so, about how much is a new starter?

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I Just Bought a Used 1999 Landrover Freelander – Are There Problems with the Engine and Clutch?

I recently bought a 1999 Land Rover Freelander with 44000 miles on it. It has a 1.8 liter gasoline engine and a 5 speed manual transmission. The motor and clutch are new, having been replaced by a Land Rover dealer.

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I am Having Trouble With The Transmission and ABS System On My 2000 Ford Explorer

I bought a used 2000 Ford Expedition in the beginning of March of 2006. I recently learned that there is a problem w/ the ABS system and the Kings Auto mall Ford dealer is stating that to repair this issue I will need to get the HCU and ECU replaced.

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