I just bought an '02 Sonoma pickup, 2WD with the 4.3 vortec and
automatic overdrive, about 85k miles.  Have a couple of questions:
 On the first tankful of gas I got just over 21 MPG, and the driving
was mostly highway, using gasoline with 10% ethanol, brand new tires.  I

97 Blazer 2 door, 4.3, 4 spd auto, manual windows, a/c, am/fm/cass
radio.
Several times now, the truck has just shut off while driving. Low
speed, high speed, I can't correlate it to hitting a bump or something

Camaro convertible delayed.  No Z 28 either
http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-camaro-convertible-delayed.html

Sorry for an incredibly stupid question, but I need to replace the
blower switch in my 1991 S15 Jimmy.  The Chilton's manual I have makes
no mention of how to remove the trim piece that houses the AC controls
(that is, the vertical rectangle to the right of the instrument

General Motors retiree: ‘This is a knife stab in the back’
http://tinyurl.com/6ylmq6
After years of getting generous coverage, retirees from salaried jobs at
General Motors Corp. reacted angrily today to the announcement that GM

Occasionally, my airbag malfunction light comes on.  If I restart the
car it generally goes out.  The manual states that if it resets the
way I mention above it's no big deal but I wonder.  Is it worth a trip
to the dealer?  07 Malibu SS

I have a 1996 GMC Jimmy, and I believe I am having problems with the
brakes now. It seems that when I have to press them hard (to stop
suddenly) they grab, let-go, grab, let-go, and all while it is
grabbing the tires are screeching, but it's not stopping like it

Can anyone offer some hints?
I struggle each time I need to replace the air filter.  Opening the
cannister and removing the intake  doesn't come close to allowing
removal or replacement of the filter.  I must be missing a major

It's not your fault you've been paying full
price for gasoline...
You simply didn't know that you can Save
35% to 75% - even Higher on Fuel!

When the cruse control is set the message "Cruise Engaged" appears but it
disappears after a few seconds. The owner's manual does not specify if this
should remain on for as long as the system is engaged or disappear after a few
seconds. Anyone know if this is the correct operation?

GM doesn't make anything like the Outback. Station wagon form, good ground
clearance, AWD, great Consumer Union rating. Looks right in all respects.
GM of course could have beat the Outback at their own game had they
listened to their disgruntled customers on this Newsgroup. In fact ...

GM, Ford `On the Verge of Bankruptcy,' Altman Says (Update1)
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=asXjYQuEUW4Q&refer=worldwide
 July 22 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co., the
two biggest U.S. automakers, have about a 46 percent chance of default ...

While it appears GM and the big 3 in general aren't going to offer truly
fuel efficient hybrids (other than the Ford Escape, but even that isn't
stellar) I've been checking into and seriously considering a VW Jetta TDI
(diesel) which can easily produce 45plus MPG with NO worries ...

Toyota beats GM in worldwide sales in first half
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080723/gm_toyota_sales.html?.v=4
Wednesday July 23, 9:01 am ET
Toyota beats General Motors in worldwide sales in first half of 2008 as

Does anybody know what the purpose of the spiral wire wound brake lines is
on GM cars and trucks? The only reference I can find calls it "coiled armor
shielding". Maybe so the steel line doesn't get a hole worn into it by
chafing on something?