I am looking into buying a diesel truck but am worried about winter
starting abilities.  I live in an apartment complex (SW Ohio) and have
no real way to plug in the oil heater. I was just wondering if it is a
real bad idea to buy one because its just not gonna start.  (btw,

I just noticed a small puddle of gear lube on the driveway and upon
inspection found the right front axle shaft has popped out of the axle
tube by about 1/2 inch. I don't know ho far the truck was drive like
this but probably less than 50 to 100km. Questions:

In my 95 Tahoe, w/ 150K miles, my ABS system kicks in almost
constantly when braking at slow speeds and occasionally at higher
speeds with only moderate braking. It seems to be ever-present when
pulling into parking spaces or making other slow/short manuvers.

What is the approx. cost of replacing an Air Fuel sensor on 2000 Toyota
RAV4 4x4 ? Any good websites where this part can be ordered online -
either OEM or any other if applicable ? I am getting a P1130 code for the
CEL.

The transmission on my 2001 Isuzu Trooper (2WD) failed at 62,000 mi
the tranny had been serviced at 30k and 55k...the dealer will cover it
under warranty but there was grumbling that the fluid looked burnt.
How's this possible? I don't think my mechanic lied to me when he

jeeps are the best for a good sound system

you get more bass because they are big inside

I'm about to order winter tires for a Ranger 4x4 (probably Michelin
Latitudes); I'm wondering how they perform in mud.  Or should I be
looking at an off-road tire in a narrow width instead?

The hood latch on my 1989 Chevy S10 Blazer occasionally gets stuck (usually
when it's cold out). I tried lubing the latch and spring to no avail. I'd
like to increase the tension on the cable to get a bigger "release"....but
it does not appear to be adjustable. I tried moving the ...

Hi all I am new to this group and have a couple questions... I am trying to
buy a jeepster commando but at the price the guy wants I have to buy ALL the
"xtra junk" with it..If I buy it I will need to sell some parts he has to
acomodate the price...All I want is the vehicle but I ...

5.7L with TBI: I replaced the knock sensor and the cap/roter. It still
starts hard and stalls and chokes under acceleration. It won't even make
it up a hill unless at idle. Touching the gas pedal causes it to choke and
sputter. Any ideas? thanks.

I may be needing one soon. The pinion bearing had some play in it.
What's a reasonable price for a rebuild? I can pull the differential
carrier and bring it to the shop myself (saving the axle-pulling labor
charges).

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I have a problem on my S-10 Blazer 4x4.  The steering pulls.
It pulls gently to the left when accellerating or cruising, then when I hit
the brakes it jerks to the right suddenly and then doesn't pull any more.
I have listened for noise from all this, and there isn't any that I can

I own a 91 explorer i want to convert to full time four wheel drive . is
this a nightmare or what want to make a fun ride for my kid on our
property .