I have a 96 Tacoma with manual locks and windows.  I want to convert it
to power locks.  I would also like to add an alarm system.  Are most
products compatible?  Will actuators from one company work with modules
from other companies?  Should I try to get everything from the same ...

After a talk with "Bernie" who gave me all kinds of answers - but not
to the questions I asked.
I then called and finally got a hold of the Gen Mgr for the dealership
as planned.    My first question to him was "Who determines the

How come it's OK to be gay, unless you're in Congress?
All I have heard about (esp here in Mass) is Gay this and Gay that, and we
need to raise 'toleance levels' for Gays, "Queer Eye for the Straight
Guy", Gay marriage in Massachusetts, GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY Until I want

I do a lot of driving on desert dirt roads to get to hiking trail
heads.  Most of these only require 2wd with high clearance, but the
occassional road is 4x4 recommended.  These are not really hard core
roads, although sometimes sandy.  Even if I have 4x4, I'm just not

Can I do something about that ...I often stop the vehicle and have to remember, if I sit in it and listen to the radio or wait for someone, to open the door to make the running lights or headlights shut off...can I overcome this or can it be programmed out by the dealer ??

A friend is selling a set of Tokico struts and a set of KYB struts at
the same price ($300).
Which are best for a '98 ES300? Which are a better deal?
Thanks.

You can see I don't drive it very much. 20 Years ago it would have had
3500 miles on it by now!
Miles    Gallons    Mileage        Price    Per Mile        Overall
                                   Average

I was backing out of the garage the other day, you know like in a hurry!
and well .. I clipped my mirror!! And so they want $200 for a new one. It
seemed a bit expensive to me so I wanted to find out how I could fix it
myself when I came across this webpage check it out.

i relaced the rims on my 07 camry ,they did not re-install the stock
valves with the transmitters.how  can i get the tire pressure light to
go out

For some reason the headlights on our 99 sienna decided they want to
stay on all of the time. The van is equipped with the
daytime-running-light system. I have downloaded the schematics from
alldata.com and techinfo.toyota.com. I have traced the problem back to

As a True Hetero, I don't like to see women harrassed, regardless
if the women are Nominal Heteros, True Heteros, or Gay women for that matter.
    Our friend Gary B. obviously is a Nominal Hetero (not a True Hetero)
as he pathologically harrasses a certain nurse in this ...

I finally found a Previa left front wiper blade, but cant figure out
how to replace it.
Could anyone please suggest how to remove the old blade? The holding
screws seem

I have had a used 2002 Toyota Sienna ( 68k miles ) for about a year and
a half. One day in the summer, I drove it to the mountains. Once I
arrived, the van was shut off for about a couple of hours...then the
van had trouble running. It would start, but immediately shut off. If I

In general, is it worth the cost and effort to have a car painted before
you try to sell it?  i.e., is the cost generally recovered?  What has been
your experience?
Thank you very much for any thoughts,

Great story from one of my workmates:
That reminds me though of the story I meant to tell you about paying it forward.  
I was moving my stuff down to Queens when I was at St.Johns and due to
some clerical error I had no dorm room assigned when I got there.  I ended