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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.

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 1 hour 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.

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.

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.

Nissan Recall 540000 Vehicles Toyota Recalls Cars Rivals Benefits Will Be Short Lived - Michael Gaffley
We live in a real world, a world where dog eats dog and where democracy looks like a democrazy. A world where the strong wield power over the weak and where the winners trample on those they defeat cannot survive for long. There is a written emphatic principle that governs and that is that the... Submitted 2 years 83 days ago.

American Automotive Industry One Mans View - - Mark Gittelman
The challenges of the American automotive industry and why I need them to survive. Today more than ever the automobile is a basic necessity for me. My horse recently died of old age and the town I live in has no mass transit. Most Americans like me would have a difficult time surviving... Submitted 3 years 92 days ago.

The History Of Hybrid Cars - Thomas Jones
Ever curious how exactly hybrid cars became the economic revelation they are today? Well, it definitely didn't start in the 1990s, that's for sure. In fact, alternative-fuel vehicles and transportation were being developed as far back as 1665, which Flemish inventors used to experiment with... Submitted 4 years 34 days ago.

How To Remove Tree Sap From Your Paint - Dean Chafee
Removing tree sap (Gummosis as defined by Wikipedia) from your car's paint is generally a very difficult and time consuming task. Here are some tips and tools that are very effective and safe ways to remove tree sap. 1) You need to remove the bulk of the sap from the paint without damage to your... Submitted 5 years 18 days ago.

What Happens At the End of the New Car Lease? - - Mark Gittelman
This procedure leaves most people with a very bad taste in their mouth and usually prevents them from pursuing another lease vehicle. On the day the new car lease is over it is time to take the lease vehicle back to the dealership. At this point you can either go into another new car lease or... Submitted 5 years 110 days ago.

Proper Car Washing, Polishing And Waxing from the Experts - David Maillie
It is amazing the number of people that don’t know how to properly clean or polish and wax their cars. Many people use products that were never intended for their car and others use products and equipment that should only be used by properly trained professionals. Some never even wax or clean... Submitted 5 years 336 days ago.

Low Budget Super Power - Ed Howes
It's 21st Century technology, invented nearly a hundred years ago. Isn't it about time to dust it off and put it to use? Near the beginning of the Twentieth Century, Nikola Tesla invented an amazingly simple vane less turbine engine which developed ten horsepower per pound of engine weight. By... Submitted 5 years 337 days ago.

Plan for purchasing a Vehicle. - - straight talk
Most of us at one time or another have had a need, a yearning or are forced by circumstance to purchase another vehicle, be it new or used. In most cases we don’t know the make or model but we have an idea of what type of vehicle we are looking for. Of course there are loads of car dealers to be... Submitted 6 years 33 days ago.

The Secrets to Maintaining a Trouble-Free Automobile! - Peggy Butler
Do trouble-free automobiles actually exist? Maybe not, but these tips can help you come awfully close. Now trip on that! With gas prices at an all-time high, the last thing drivers need to worry about are their cars falling apart. Or parts collapsing at the mention of the word... Submitted 6 years 36 days ago.

How to Buy a Quality Used Car and Not Get 'Burnt'. Check the Car Yourself by Learning How!! - sandi belisle
IMPORTANT: PURCHASE RULE: You must personally learn to evaluate all aspects of your proposed Vehicle purchase. Never believe anything you are told but learn how to check out a Used Car yourself. If the seller is motivated to get a sale (aren't they all?) then, of course, you will not be... Submitted 6 years 52 days ago.

West Coast Choppers, Orange County Choppers and Inked - What Do They All Have In Common? - David Maillie
Everyone has seen the hugely successful Monster Garage, Orange County Choppers and newly released Inked. These reality shows have caught on like wildfire and advertisers are in a scramble to get their piece of the action. You can now buy all kinds of West Coast Chopper clothing and memorabilia... Submitted 6 years 61 days ago.

Beware of Used Cars. False Mileage and Broken Timing Belts will cost a lot of Money - ralphM
Premature failure of rubber automotive timing belts can easily cost two or three thousand dollars of repairs, possibly including a new engine. Therefore knowing the true mileage of a used car is imperative. Cars having 4 or 6 cyl. engines may have rubber timing belts and... Submitted 6 years 100 days ago.

Understanding the Drive Layouts - Alvin A
The drive layout is the arrangement of the engine, transmission, and driven axles. The types of drive layouts are Front engine Front wheel drive (FF/ FWD), Front engine Rear wheel drive (FR/RWD), Mid engine Rear wheel drive(MR), Rear engine Rear wheel drive(RR), Four wheel drive (4WD or... Submitted 6 years 100 days ago.

Proper Car Maintenance Tips from the Pros - David Maillie
Car-proud individuals leave no stone unturned so that their cars are always turned out in their Sunday finery. Thus they have trendy stick-ons, upholstery matching the dashboard and carpets where the feet sink. But car maintenance is much more than having a gleaming façade. Car maintenance... Submitted 6 years 106 days ago.

The 7 Key Actions to Take When You're Pulled Over By the Police - Oomo
This is something you’ll never get used to. No matter how many times it happens, each time feels like it’s the first. I know what you’re thinking. It is exciting being pulled over by a police officer, it’s dangerous, it’s, exhilarating, it’s, it’s, you guessed it, it’s a ticket. If a police... Submitted 6 years 109 days ago.

Learn What You Need to Know About Air Compressors - Bill D
Perhaps the most important question of all when it comes to thinking about buying an air compressor is do you really need to buy one? If you use an air compressor for an odd job every now and then, you’re probably much better off simply renting one when you need to. If you use an air compressor... Submitted 6 years 161 days ago.

Driving an Expensive Or High-Performance Car? Make Sure Your Car Has Adequate Insurance - Philip Franckel, Esq.
When buying insurance, most people ask for "full coverage" without knowing what they're asking for. What's the problem? There is no such thing as "full coverage". While understanding your coverage is important for everyone, it is vitally important if you're driving a Mercedes, BMW, Bentley... Submitted 6 years 169 days ago.

How to Choose the Right Bike Rack for Your Car - The Gearbox
Firstly, there are two sources of professional advice you have available to you concerning roof racks. Your car’s manufacturing company will often have put together a list of recommended roof-rack models and suppliers, with fitting information and particular concerns that may be relevant. A... Submitted 6 years 180 days ago.

The Secret to Saving 14% at the Gas Pump! - - Scott Siegel
If you know the smart way to purchase your gas you can save a considerable amount of money. The following strategies could save you 4 percent, 5 percent, 10 percent or even 14 percent of your gas costs. In this article you will learn the secret to using two strategies that together should... Submitted 6 years 209 days ago.

Hubcaps or Wheel covers, What’s in a name? - Philsoll
Cars and trucks built before about 1935 came on wire spoke wheels with small metal caps installed to seal the wheel hub on the axle. Those early "HUBcaps" were smaller than 3" in diameter, made of heavy gauge plated steel hammered onto the hub of the wheel. Their main function was to keep dirt... Submitted 6 years 212 days ago.