Below is everything (newest at top) with "life OR help OR maintenance OR auto" in its title or subcategories. For a strict listing (matching all categories and subcats), click here1983-1987 FORD F-250 / F-350 DIESEL TRUCKfrom 2023 in ( education / research / tech / auto )
If you want a reliable diesel truck, this guy says these are extremely easy to work on and reliable.It's mentioned as the last of four diesel trucks to buy in this video.The 250 is a 3/4 ton and the 350 is a 1 ton. There's a huge difference with the 1 ton being a dually (4 rear wheels) and towing capacity.In my opinion, the ideal setup to t... read more OUR CARSfrom 2022 in ( life / travel / transportation / auto )
Those who read my last story know I drive a Ford Escape. I love it but need to trade it in soon. The transmission shudders a bit at certain speeds, certain RPMs. I need to sell it before the transmission fails. It's got about 125K, 75K of which I put on it after I bought it used. I'm thinking of replacing it with the slightly larger Ford Ed... read more CARS DESIGNED TO FALL APARTfrom 2022 in ( life / help / maintenance / auto )Plastic engine parts.'Stop spending $20K on plastic! CAR WIZARD shows how this '95 Lexus LS400 is the perfect car. Prices on cars have gone through the roof, and they are mostly made out of brittle plastic pieces that won't last past your auto loan. You won't believe how many miles it has and how little it needed repaired.'Go to... read more EMISSIONS TESTfrom 2020 in ( culture / humor / transportation / auto )A mostly one-way text conversation (click image(s) below) I had with my wife yesterday while she worked and I tried to get her car emissions-tested. I was laughing at my own situation after a while, wondering what could possibly go wrong next. I never did get it tested because I really did have to leave and get gas. The day was not all bad, though.... read more THE TRUTH ABOUT ELECTRIC CARSfrom 2020 in ( education / research / transportation / auto )
: Electric-Cars...At a neighbourhood BBQ I was talking to a neighbour, a BC Hydro executive. I asked him how that renewable thing was doing. He laughed, then got serious. If you really intend to adopt electric vehicles, he pointed out, you had to face certain realities. For example, a home charging system for a Tesla requires 75 amp service. The ... read more SCOTTY KILMER EXPLAINS NEW CAR REPAIRfrom 2019 in ( life / help / maintenance / auto )
You probably can't fix it yourself, and your mechanic might not be able to, either. Almost a metaphor for our times. See Scotty Kilmer explains new car repair. By the way, this guy's great. In various places he says: Honda makes the best engines but Toyota makes the best cars. The Ford 150 is the best mid-size pickup, followed by Toyota T... read more WIFE'S JETTAfrom 2017 in ( culture / humor / maintenance / auto )Driving wife's Jetta while my car gets serviced. I called it a piece of $h! while I tried to climb out. Its door hit me in the forehead during the struggle.So, I guess we're even.... read more IF YOUR BRAKES GO OUTfrom 2017 in ( life / help / advice / auto )
If your brakes ever go out, just shift into Park. Better to ruin the transmission than to die! You're welcome! Don't ask. :)... read more SHAKING WHILE BRAKINGfrom 2013 in ( life / help / maintenance / auto )
Three and a half hours in the Pep Boys waiting room is always time well-spent, wouldn't you agree? :) I'm home now, appreciating the comfort of my office chair, but Pep Boys seriously needs to consider putting more comfortable seats in their waiting area. I did get some things done while waiting, at least. I knew it'd be a while so I br... read more AUTO REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE ESTIMATESfrom 2012 in ( life / help / maintenance / auto )We hear this is a good website to estimate how much a car repair should cost. : Auto Repair and Maintenance Estimates Auto Shop and Mechanic Ratings : RepairPal.RepairPal independently certifies auto repair shops nationwide for superior training, quality tools, fair...... read more HOW TO REPLACE A HEADLIGHT BULB IN A HONDA ACCORDfrom 2011 in ( life / help / maintenance / auto )How to Replace a Headlight Bulb in a Honda AccordI just followed their instructions to fix my wife's headlight (after she got pulled over and warned about it). So, I thought I'd give credit where credit's due. Thanks, eHow!... read more MP3 PLAYER FOR MY CARfrom 2010 in ( culture / music / tech / auto )
I am now the proud owner of this very cool device. Thanks to Heather and Brady for the suggestion!You might also like All-Time Favorite Songs, Current Favorite Songs or Favorite Lines from Songs... read more A DAY WITHOUT MY CARfrom 2009 in ( culture / humor / transportation / auto )
I'm just testing this Windows Live Writer software. UPDATE: There's now a newer, open-source version here. It was a dark and stormy night ... No, it was an unusually cold day ... yeah, that's it ... for the first week of December when I was forced to go without my beloved -- well, maybe not beloved, but much appreciated -- car. It... read more |
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