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Auto Q&A

Auto Q & A

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Dear Q & A: We might take a trip to Europe this year, and we’ll probably rent a small car and drive around in several countries. We’ve heard about the German Autobahns and how it&rsquo...
Posted by editor - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 09:41 -- 0 comments
Auto Q&A

Auto Q&A

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Dear Q & A: I’ve been hearing rumors about a “World Engine” that’s supposed to be some kind of super engine for cars of the future. What is it, a hybrid that doesn’t ...
Posted by editor - Monday, February 5, 2007 - 08:53 -- 0 comments
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Auto Q & A: Trucks and Animals

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Dear Q & A: I’ve got two questions about pickup trucks. I keep hearing Ford is the biggest selling full sized pickup of all. I’ve got a GMC Sierra and it seems I see more of them and C...
Posted by editor - Monday, January 22, 2007 - 10:16 -- 0 comments
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How do they do that?

Dear Auto Q&A:  Can you provide a "blow-by-blow" description of how nitrogen is introduced into a gas charged shock absorber during the manufacturing process.  For th...
Posted by pacificstudios - Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 11:55 -- 0 comments
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Auto Q & A: Fours, Sixes, Eights, and Twelves

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Dear Q & A: It’s my impression that car engines are more efficient than they were a couple of decades ago. Aren’t some six cylinders today delivering as much horsepower as V-8s did in ...
Posted by editor - Monday, January 15, 2007 - 10:34 -- 0 comments
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Auto Q&A: Decisions, Decisions

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Dear Q & A: What’s the difference between car wheels being “out of balance” and “out of alignment”? I almost got in an argument with my neighbor about this. My front ...
Posted by editor - Monday, January 8, 2007 - 15:21 -- 1 comment
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Auto Q&A: Dimming Dash Lights

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Dear Q & A: I’ve got a 1993 GMC pickup and my problem is this. My dash lights have been getting dimmer lately and the battery gauge on the dash shows my battery level very far down to the le...
Posted by editor - Tuesday, December 26, 2006 - 11:59 -- 0 comments
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Auto Q & A

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Dear Q & A: My daughter recently bought a used 2005 Chevrolet Aveo hatchback for (she says) $13,400. She wanted an American car. I heard from family sources that figure didn’t include variou...
Posted by editor - Monday, December 18, 2006 - 12:27 -- 0 comments
Auto Q&A

Auto Q & A

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Dodges, Altitudes, and Fires Dear Q & A: I’ve heard the Dodge Caliber is the one to check out if you’re looking for a new car in the entry level class. What are its advantages and d...
Posted by editor - Monday, December 11, 2006 - 09:56 -- 0 comments
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Auto Q & A

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Dear Q & A: I read your column all the time and especially enjoy some of your historical auto information. In regards to your answer you gave a reader in the Nov. 22 issue regarding belt drive on ...
Posted by editor - Monday, December 4, 2006 - 18:55 -- 0 comments
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