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Darwin and Airbags - Dianne Lehmann
My 1992 Jeep Cherokee is very old. It will probably hit the 200,000 mile mark sometime this year. I've started to wonder just how much longer it will last and so I have been looking around online to see what is available. I'm pretty sure that I would like another Jeep. My Cherokee fits me very... Submitted 100 days 23 hours ago.

Fixing Your Own Car - Jack H. Schick
When we were kids, my brother got things like Mister Machine or an Erector Set for Christmas. I got stuff like King Zor the Dinosaur (a dragon like monster that motored around and you shot at his tail with a dart gun), or a Battle of the Alamo set of plastic solders. His toys led him to be... Submitted 165 days 18 hours ago.

Murphy's Law - Dianne Lehmann
Over the years I've had a lot of experiences with machines of all kinds. Some have been pleasant and some have been decidedly not. The mimeograph machine that I had to use in high school comes to mind as a good example of the latter. It seems that my most frustrating experiences with machines... Submitted 170 days 23 hours ago.

How to Change the Oil in a 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo - Dianne Lehmann
First off, I'd like to apologize. If you were expecting a bulleted or numbered listing of steps in a rational chronological order, this is not it. That's just not the way I tend to do things. I am capable of that, but really, when does it actually work out that way? Personally, I've yet to run... Submitted 354 days ago.

Adventures in Biking: Motorcycle Gang Meeting - - Ron Kelley
This is a slightly modified copy of a website response to someone asking about some of the unwritten rules of the road for bikers. In this case, acknowledging another rider with a wave or nod. In thinking about it, my most unforgettable wave was actually a nod from the ‘Road... Submitted 56 days 13 hours ago.

Craig Breedlove's Quest: Faster Than a Speeding Bullet - Jack H. Schick
My wife’s Ford Mustang GT, 35 th Anniversary Special has some sort of speed control governor on it. About 120mph is the fastest it will go. It feels like it’s got more in it, but you can keep the pedal to the floor and it just hangs there at a ‘buck twenty.’ A couple of... Submitted 60 days 14 hours ago.

Biggest Killer of ATV Riders - - Ron Kelley
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are becoming more popular every year. So, too, are accidents. Several hundred riders die and over 100,000 are injured annually. The causes are varied from defects in equipment to when nature isn’t cooperative. But by far, the biggest cause is rider error. Rider... Submitted 118 days 1 hour ago.

Resolve To Drive Efficiently To Get Best Gas Mileage - The Old Gray Mare
Have you ever heard of hypermiling? It is a competition for drivers to vie for best possible gas mileage. The drivers literally pinch every single drop of gas out of their own cars to get incredible fuel economy. A transportation researcher, Tai Stillwater, from the University of California... Submitted 144 days 17 hours ago.

So Much Hope, Pride and Promise - - The Old Gray Mare
The day is sunny, hot and sticky. She is thinking that the humidity is over the top today. “I’ll really enjoy the soothing comfort of the air in Albino.” She chuckles at her name for this car, then peeks around from under her lashes to see if anyone has seen her. All is quiet... Submitted 197 days 13 hours ago.

Nothing In This World to Laugh About? - Jack H. Schick
I’ve been accused of having no sense of humor. I’ve been told that I’d ruined a well told joke by just staring, or only cracking a smile when others have laughed hysterically. I think it’s an exaggeration, though. I like to think it’s just that my sense of humor is a... Submitted 237 days 18 hours ago.

3D TV Will Show That The Car In Front Of You Has A Car Ahead Of It. - Michael Gaffley
We are so classically conditioned to see things up close and personal. We often blame the person we can see for something that we might experience as painful, unpleasant or awkward. We blame our close family and friends for anything negative that we may have to endure. Husbands blame their wives.... Submitted 2 years 136 days ago.

Petition To Outlaw The Use Of Car Horns - Laura Trahan
It started out as one of those days. You know the ones where you spend the majority of your day in the car. The kids are spending yet another meal chomping down dinner as you shuttle from place to place. What seemed peculiar to me was the amount of people honking at me throughout the day. I would... Submitted 3 years 6 days ago.

The Most and Least Fuel Efficient Cars - Kim Oxford
It goes without saying that the more expensive the car, the worse the gas mileage. Although these results display overall value, they do not compare apples to apples. Especially when you consider that most of the cars that get the worst mpg on the road are a very small percent of the vehicle... Submitted 5 years 38 days ago.

Easy Steps to Protect the Environment While Driving - Jaime Mintun
Many of us want to help the environment. We care about global warming. But we also need transportation. Especially for those of us that live in large cities not well equipped with public transportation, or those who live in out-of-the-way areas tens of miles away from civilization - without a... Submitted 5 years 274 days ago.

Is a Jeep Practical? I Guess It Really Is a Jeep Thing! - - Bruce Horst
I've wanted a jeep since I was 8 years old, but my family was a practical bunch and I was constantly reminded of how impractical a jeep would be for me. I guess I grew up in a time and place where men didn't really have hobbies or leisure activities. 30 years later I found myself driving the... Submitted 5 years 364 days ago.

Oil Shortage and High Gas prices are a Crock of...Brown, Gooey Stuff! - - Al Case
Oil shortage and high gas price? This is the stupidest thing that the government ever foisted on us...and that we bought into! Let me give you three tales. One, check the facts on this one, but some years ago the price of oil was $147 a barrel, and over $4 at the pump. The president of the... Submitted 62 days 23 hours ago.

How AAA Can Save Money - - Terry Mitchell
I recently received the bill for my annual membership dues from AAA. Once again, they have gone up. Of course, that’s something I should have come to expect, as they have hit me with a rate increase almost every year since I first joined that automobile club in 1983. But it made me angry... Submitted 118 days 21 hours ago.

Know Your Car. Know Yourself. - - Octavia Hansen
You can show off in a good way when you know your car. No, you don't have to be a mechanic or a stunt driver, just be a better driver. And here's how: Keep at least a quarter of a tank of gas at anytime. Life can change, especially during bad weather. Don't let your vehicle get low on gas.... Submitted 156 days 21 hours ago.

Glove Box Story -- It's A Conspiracy - Octavia Hansen
Automobile manufacturers specifically engineer the simplest sections in the most irritating manner, just to mess with my mind. My example is: I went into my van glove box, to retrieve a piece of paper that was a reminder for something I had to do, or say, or something, that why is was a... Submitted 262 days 22 hours ago.

The Glove Box or How Did This There When It Isn't Anywhere At All? - Octavia Hansen
In the beginning of automobiles, there was a blank dashboard. It became more decorated as cars advanced . . . dials, gauges, buttons, even handles. Radios did not make a debut until sometime in the1930s. But the glove box was suggested, and installed, as a convenience for women. Driving... Submitted 271 days 20 hours ago.

You Know You're in Trouble When You Have Car Parts Sitting on Your Computer Desk - Dianne Lehmann
On a recent Saturday, as we made our annual trip to Tucson for the gem and mineral show (really, it's shows), my ancient but plucky Jeep developed a problem on the way home. I had this long and heartfelt conversation with her before setting out on the approximately 440 mile round trip. We talked... Submitted 1 year 100 days ago.

A Comparison of Electric Cars - My Personal List - Eugene Redstone
Need to compare electric cars which are available today or will be available soon? Maybe I can help. I've wanted an electric vehicle (ev) since I was a child. I'm subscribed to numerous ev newsletters and I'm a member of numerous ev message boards, and I've been reading everything I can get my... Submitted 1 year 125 days ago.

High Gas Prices Are Back In The USA-Hard Times May Get Harder-Ways to Save Money on Gas and Driving - - Steve Kovacs
I drive two cars. One burns more fuel than the Queen Mary and the other one burns less than most any car you'll see on the roadway. With gas prices soaring again, I try to drive the small one as much as possible because it gives me around 30 miles to the gallon. However, I live in a high snowfall... Submitted 1 year 144 days ago.

Car Repossession Reality Is Not Like TV - - Gabriella Gometra
If you have ever watched a television show like "Operation Repo," you may begin to expect physical confrontation from any repossession agent who comes to get your car. "Operation Repo" is a television show produced by truTV cable network, in what they call an actuality, not reality, style. The... Submitted 1 year 222 days ago.

Buy a Used Car for Your Financial Health - - Gabriella Gometra
Many people do not consider that they have a choice when buying an automobile they need for transportation. They assume since they usually buy new shoes and new underwear that a car is something that should be bought new also. In our culture if you don't have enough money saved to buy something... Submitted 1 year 281 days ago.