I need advice about assessing tire quality from the experts/ gurus in
this forum.
With regards to tire composition and characteristics, what are the
important things I need to look out for when assessing quality of an

I bought a 1-1/4 bolt-on frame hitch receiver, after getting it on I
noticed that the hole for the pin that locks the hitch into the
receiver is drilled _vertically_ instead of horizontally.
I've never seen one like this before, did I get a defective hitch?

have a 95 2500 and put new rotors and pads on the front 6 months ago was
doing the same. The resivor leaks fluid in the rear compartment.. I see no
visibale sighns of leakes near the calipars. the truck drives fine but when
I apply the brakes the front end SHAKES bad.. what do I ...

"change engine oil" light comes on as soon as I start the engine on my 2001
chevy venture and stays on for about 30 to 50 secondes and the goes off. I
have change the oil but still comes on for 40 seconde and goes off. What
can I do to correct this problem?

I am having trouble removing my key from the ignition switch after I turn
off the engine. Sometimes it comes out and at other times it does not.
When it acts up the engine light comes on and I loose power when taking
off, as if I'm taking off in 3rd gear. Yet when I shift manually ...

I have an '89 G20 conversion van with a 350 & throttle body injector,
that has 93000 miles. I have put on around 60000 since I got it. I have
never changed the O2 sensor, and was wondering if it will improve my gas
mileage.

We have a '99 GMC 2500 (old style) 350 auto that has started trying to tell
us something. Occasionally, when putting it in drive, it acts like the
brakes are applied and it takes at least half throttle to get it to move.
Once it does move, it's ok. Observers have told me that when ...

Just put a new battery on due to the AC/Delco battery positive side mount
came out of the battery and now the starter won't engage.......I can hear
the solenoid clicking when I try to crank but the starter won't turn
over.........all other lights and electrics work fine....have ...

'98 Z71, 5.7... My fuel pump is becoming more and more noisier... Any idea
how bad it's going to hurt ($$$) to have the dealer replace it????

Hi all, one month ago i bought a 99 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3, after looking
it over i see that it has edelbrock shocks, they seem to be very soft,
when i go slow over a speed bump or back into my drive way, the front
end will bounce a couple of times.

Subject: Fwd: Fw: Your vehicle's VIN number
Seems that car thieves have found yet another way to steal your car or
truck without any effort at all. The car thieves peer through the
windshield of your car or truck, write down the VIN # from the label on

I recently replaced the 5.7L in my 95 Sub with a new rebuilt. Ever since it
has had a rough idle. plugs look ok but the mpg isn't what it was. Only
10-11 aroung the city 13 on the highway. It seems like I have replaced
everything. cap, rotor, wires, plugs twice, cat con, o2 sen, tps ...

I installed a used 1985 chevy Blazer, I do not seem to be getting very good
gas mileage.  The motor is 2.8 V-6 which should get good gas mileage.  Any
suggestions as to what could be causing this?  

I got a '05 Colorado Z71 4X4 w/3500 5cyl &  4 speed auto, it now has
9000  miles on it.
I just brought it to two dealers with this problem.
I live on a hill, and when I came home from work , and went to back up

I have a line on a rear end from a 1991 S10 Blazer - 4.3 V6, 4WD, 3:42 posi, auto, drum
brakes. Will it swap into my 1995 S10 Blazer - 4.3 V6, 4WD, auto, 3:42 open, drum brakes?
I've looked at both and it looks like they are the same. I don't plan on swapping the
springs, shocks, or ...