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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:59:03 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Should I flush my 2002 Ford Explorer Transmission</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hello all, 

Need your opinion.  I have a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4X4 with the 4.0 L engine, and took it in today for the recall work.  The ford dealer recommended that I flush the transmission.  I am confused since the manual states that it is a sealed transmission and does not ever need service.  I have 57,000 miles and the transmission is fine.  I don't usually do heavy towing, except for the past month when I started towing my new boat, around 2300 lbs.  

The dealer told me that they can hook up to the transmission cooler lines and flush it and then fill it.  They told me this service is $169 plus taxes.  Seems a little high.

Appreciate the suggestions if this is something that I need to do.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-09 17:51:04</pubDate>
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<title>[Help] Drive Axle replacement</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hey guys!!!

I have a 2004 Acura TL and it needs a new left front drive axle.

I wanted get this replaced but had a question about it. Do I need to replace the other side as well at the same time? Is it recommended? The right side is fine so far. No issues. 

I'm probably going with OEM parts and they aren't cheap so if I can, I would like to stick with replacing only the bad one and wait on the one that's still good.

Thanks!]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-06 16:43:04</pubDate>
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<title>2004 BMW X3 Coolant Level</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hey guys,

I purchased an 04 X3 a few months back, it has about 65k miles on it. A few nights ago I jumped in and started it up and the coolant level light stay on for a few seconds longer than it normally does (it was pretty cold night if it makes a difference).

I checked the coolant level the next morning and the float bar was all the way at the bottom of the tube and there was no coolant in there. So I picked up some coolant today, popped the hood, opened the coolant cap, and started to loosen the bleed screw and I heard a good amount of air escape (from the screw hole), then the tube started to fill with coolant and the float popped up to the about-full level. I took off the bleed screw completely and looked in the hole, I saw liquid in there, but it wasn't up to the top of the bleed screw hole. Anyone have an idea of what's going on?
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University of Washington - Class of 2009. Go Huskies!]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-10-15 18:16:23</pubDate>
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<title>My 1998 GMC Sonoma Wastes Way More Gas Than 5 Years Ago</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hi, I need serious help. My 1998 GMC Sonoma pick-up truck (4 cylinder) spend almost double the gas it spent 5 years ago, I mean at that time a quater or a tank took me everywhere.

Out of the top of your heads what do you guys think the problem is?  I have changed oil filters regularly and the spark plugs once. The engine doesn't smoke at all, the increase in gas expenditure came slowly but now it's intolerable. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-08 23:24:01</pubDate>
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<title>Should I buy this car?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23306006</link>
<description><![CDATA[My car recently died and I have no way to get to work now. A close rent-to-own dealer has a 2000 Dodge Stratus for $1000 down and ~$200 a month. (Total price: $4000) It looks good and has about 122,000 miles on it. (I can't qualify for a "regular" car loan--my credit is shot) I haven't driven it yet (with juggling my work schedule plus lack of vehicle it is hard to do business) but it looks like it was well-maintained. I'm not sure of the specifics pertaining to the car yet (just the year and mileage) but I plan on getting more information (as well as the VIN to do a carfax on it) and having a mechanic look it over.

Can anyone here comment on the reliability of the 2000 Stratus? Is it worth buying?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-07 11:31:43</pubDate>
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<title>Battery not holding a charge? (1979 Honda CB750k)</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23303366</link>
<description><![CDATA[I figured I had better start a different thread for this question.

My battery will charge fully and stay charged overnight.  This tells me the battery is still good, its only about 2 months old.  When installed on the bike and started the bike runs but once the bike is shut off the battery doesn't have enough juice to turn the motor again.  I would like to test the connections between the components of the charging system.  

I know the main components of the charging system is the rotor, regulator, and stator.  My problem is that I don't know where this items are or how to test.  I have looked for any pictures showing the locations of the items, but were unsuccessful.  I have found a website that shows what the resistance should be.  

I'm I headed in the right track?  Is there anything else i'm missing?  Can someone point my to a diagram of the charging system?  Help needed.

**Dr. Olds--The mechanic says the carbs are synced.  I'd rather not send the bike back to him if i can help it. Its getting rather expensive.  Thanks.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-06 17:14:35</pubDate>
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<title>Audi coil pack recall</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23314263</link>
<description><![CDATA[Audi has issued a voluntary recall on coil packs on certain models 2001-2007. Check the following site for details. http://www.audicoils.com/]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-09 11:45:12</pubDate>
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<title>How do you determine if your speedometer is accurate?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[This may sound silly, but how do you determine if your speedometer is accurate?

I've been doing a lot of highway driving lately and have noticed cars riding my bumper (even when I'm in the right lane and over the speed limit a bit).  At first I just thought it was aggressive drivers, but then I considered that maybe I was going slower than my speedometer indicated.  On several occasions when traffic was virtually non-existent, I set my speed control at 60 mph and timed myself over 10 miles (determined by the mile markers on the side of the road).  I did the math and kept coming up in the 54-55 mph range. (With OEM tires/wheels, btw).  Could my speedometer really be off that much?  Is there an easy (and inexpensive) way to know for sure?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-03 23:25:15</pubDate>
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<title>Advice, swapping CV frames</title>
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<description><![CDATA[I have a 92 Crown Vic that is in good shape except for the frame. Has anyone ever lifted the body off the frame on one of these cars?

In the words of Bender, "it's sentimental value is through the roof" so don't tell me it's not worth it. I'm doing the work myself and the question isn't about the worth of the car.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-09 00:02:01</pubDate>
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<title>[Help] 2004 Liberty question</title>
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<description><![CDATA[My wife bought a 2004 Jeep Liberty Columbia Edition a couple of years ago, and it had decent mpg, not great, but decent. 

Well now it's absolutely horrendous.  What would cause such a decrease in mpg?  

Too much ethanol in the gas?

Maybe she needs new spark plugs?  I was thinking of getting some Champion double platinums, but I don't want to spend the cash if that won't help.   It has 39,869 miles on it, and as far as I know the plugs have never been changed.  I mean she burns 1/4 tank in about 22 miles.

Any help is much appreciated.
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What else would you do?
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There is hope!]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-03 20:49:24</pubDate>
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