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Hey all, We have a 2001 Ford E250 (non-extended). It has a pulsating brake pedal so I'm thinking I will change the front pads and rotors. While looking at Rockauto.com, I see the rotors are available either as a disc-only that fits over the hub, or as a disc that includes the hub with bearing...

NY Times story So, basically it comes down a couple dealers who put the wrong floor mats in, one or two defective accelerators, and a whole bunch of idiots who don't know how to drive and don't want to take responsibility for their actions. You know it's true, coming from an administration...

Hey all, Just got F'd in the A on a gallon of oil and a filter for a 7.5 hp Eaton/Polar Air compressor. When I called the company to get info on when to change the oil, they said no one has the oil but them. I find that hard to believe. The oil they sent me cost $49 for a gallon of "Eco-8000...

Hey everyone, I have a small reducing gear box for a conveyor system that requires 30 oz of Mobil 600W oil. It's a specialty oil that I can only seem to find in 5 gallon pails. Since it will take me 900 years to use 5 gallons, I am wondering if anyone on the list has access to the stuff and...

Earlier this week, I was making a sales call at a Kia dealership. While I waited for my contact, I took a browse through the showroom. With all of the talk of how much better Kia and Hyundai have become, I kept an open mind and tried to forget my own experiences while working on these cars as a...

Hey Group, Seriously considering a 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited with VDC. Any comments about this car? I love the looks and interior with the leather is top-notch. Subaru powertrains are supposed to be great too. It drove great on my test drive. I am replacing a 1994 Lexus ES300. My main...

Hey group, I have a 1994 Lexus ES300 that has been getting hot lately. I bought new upper and lower hoses, clamps, radiator cap, and thermostat. I started taking parts off to replace these items, and until I decided I might as well clean the radiator fins too. I pulled the radiator out and...

Hey guys, I am in the market for a new-used car. I am looking for something one to two years old with under 30K miles. I want a pretty loaded car with leather, moon roof, decent engines. I am replacing a 1994 Lexus ES300. My two top cars at the moment are the current Subaru Legacy sedan with...

Hey Guys, I have a 1994 Lexus ES300. I began a 500 mile trip this weekend, and after about 60 miles I noticed my temp gauge was creeping up. Normal temp is right below the midway of cold and hot. As soon as it began to go a little higher than normal, I pulled over and popped the hood. The...

Hi Group, I have had A/C trouble on a 1994 Lexus ES300 for a couple of years now. I recently bought an A/C manifold gauge set so I could try fixing it, if I can. It uses R134a. I see the static pressure with the car shut off is 66 PSI on the low side and 81 PSI on the high side. This gauge set...

Hey group, My town is getting an O'Reiley's auto parts store. We have had Napa, Carquest, Advanace, and Autozone for many years. How does O'Reiley's compare to the competition in terms of good pricing and quality parts? Not looking for horror stories, just general observations from those of you...

Hey group, Today I had to put a new battery in my 1994 Lexus. I went to Sam's Club because they always have good prices and they carried Interstate batteries the last time I was there. Well they don't carry interstate anymore, just a house brand that I don't recall and Energizer. I have never...

Hi Group, The Purflux oil filter for my car is an LS410. This filter is becoming difficult to find in the US but I feel it is the best filter available for my application (1982 DeLorean). 1. Does anyone know where I can find a stash of these? 2. There is a Bosch equivalent that is my 2nd...

Hi group, I have a 1994 Lexus ES300. A year ago I replaced the expansion valve on the evaporator core under the dash. Not long after that I began having a foul odor coming from my A/C. I think I must have disturbed some mold or something under there. I know my A/C drain isn't plugged because it...

Hi Group, Recently had a problem with my Lexus while on the road - terrible overheating problem, I think it's a stuck thermostat (new one on the way!). Anyway I was forced to contaminate my Toyota red coolant with yellow universal pre-mixed, and then straight water a few miles later when I...

Hey group, Car is a 1994 Lexus ES300 ------ Here's the problem - my A/C is blowing warm as if it is not cooling at all. The A/C compressor is running and the clutch is engaged but it does not cycle. I have already replaced the expansion valve last summer, then had the system sucked down, it...

Hello, A good friend of mine has a 2001 Monte Carlo and today he said his power steering suddenly went out on him. He said he was backing out of a parking spot and when he was starting to go forward again all of a sudden his power steering went out and his car has no assist anymore... I took a...

Hey Group, I have a 5 speed DeLorean transmission out right now with all new seals and freshly painted. The owner's manual calls for SAE 75 or SAE 80 and should be a GL5 oil. I don't see these straight weights in stores around here so I am wondering if a 75w90 syn or 80w90 dino would be...

Hello group, I am the store manager for a quick lube and I have noticed an interesting situation with the new 2005 Ford F150. I believe the engine in question is the 5.4L Triton V8, but this may have happened with the 4.6L also. Only 2005 though... I think the engine saw a redesign for the new...

Group, I have a 1982 DeLorean with spotty windows. The windshield, and all side glass has spots in the windows that have probably been there a long time. I have tried: 1. windex. no results 2. vinegar. no results 3. 0000 steel wool and windex. i only did one window and it left some tiny...