Question by eject911: does anyone know a good Toyota forum that can offer mechanical help with my Tundra?
i already know about toyotanation.com so please let me know about others only

thanks

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Answer by tito_swave
www.tundraforums.com

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Question by : Does anyone know any good forum or blog regarding Saab automobiles?

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Answer by xc99tf00
Forums: www.Saabcentral.com , www.saabnet.com
Blogs: www.Saabsunited.com which used to be www.trollhattansaab.net

These are by far the best ones I use, and there are some local ones as well, for example, in New England, we have NESaab.org

Hope that helps.

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In order to find your perfect truck, many have to do legwork. Many of them succeed in having their perfect dream truck and many are stuck with rustic and cranky truck. There are many ways to search for your truck, like newspaper classifieds, bank repossession trucks auctions, used truck for sale. But sometimes even exhausting and bargaining a lot, one doesn’t feel satisfied with what you get.

The new technology, internet, has opened the doors for the sales of trucks. Now no one has to do legwork to search a dream truck. Online sale of trucks gives lots of information and details as well as variety of options to choose from. Online search about truck for sale can reduce your time. Online sales of trucks have boost up the popularity of the trucking industries. The reason online truck for sale is gaining popularity is that the consumers are saving time and energy to search their type of truck. No one have to go different places to inspect or see trucks. That’s why many authorized truck dealers are using web worldwide, internet, to sell and buy trucks as it saves ones energy and time.

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Even if you are searching, dodge truck dealer, or want to purchase dodge trucks from authorized dodge auto dealer, you will find all. Online buying of dodge trucks from an authorized auto dealer is just few clicks away. The dodge truck dealers put online many varieties of dodge trucks with their every little detail. And related links are also provided on Google. You will find million of dodge trucks online for sale.

Here are few tips on how to make your search to buy a dodge truck worthwhile. If you know what model of doge truck, you want to buy, type in the search engine on internet. In front of you will get many results about that model. Compare your model and recent other models for price, features, and if it’s used dodge trucks, then check how many months or years it is used for. You should also read reviews about the model truck to know if there is any catch in that truck. Do put extra time in searching your type of dodge truck model as buying a truck is not done often.

Most of the authorized dodge truck dealers provide contact numbers or e-mail in case anyone would like to contact them for deal. From these dealers you will also get used dodge trucks on very less price. Some of the dodge trucks are sold directly by the owners through the website which can be very beneficial to you.

You will even get dodge trucks according to your state and locations. Just type authorized dodge truck dealer and you desired location or state. And you will find many dealers. E-mail the dealer regarding your type of dodge truck model and within two-three days, he will reply you back. On the webpage of the dodge truck dealer, you will get other information regarding money transaction, installment, or loans too.

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Question by bldeagle10: anyone know of any good jeep forums? jeep misfiring problem!?
so in 99 my step mom bought a 99 cherokee. 4.0 inline 6. 11 years and 304500 miles later she is selling it to me . there is alot to do but over all it is so so very clean. i want to sign up for a few jeep forums for any future questions i have. right now the main problem is there is a constant misfire. when you pop the hood the injector closest to you CONSTANTLY gets clogged up. i have replaced it many many times and had them cleaned professionally as well as bottles of injector cleaner all the time. but it always seems to clog up again.

the only way to prevent this is to drive it very very carefully. dont give it to much throttle. well. when driving up hilly roads or towing that isn’t possible…i think it could be a combination of a few things. it has 304500 miles on it. i think i may need to drop the fuel tank and clean it out. as well as i want to put an in the line fuel filter cause it has the in the tank one on the pump. and obviously its not doing its job to well…as well i want to replace the fuel rail and all the injectors. any one have any ideas as to what is the main issue here? its a very strong motor except this one problem.

thanks.
cole

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Answer by jkdmstyle
Jeep Forum is the largest online Jeep community. Here’s their technical forum for the Cherokee:

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/

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So you own a Subaru and want to know how to take care of it, or maybe you would like to own a Subaru. Well in this article you will find 6 tips on prolonging the life of your Subaru and improve overall performance.

A Subaru is like any other car, (although true Subaru enthusiasts will say the opposite), and certain maintenance routines must be availed of to keep that baby ticking over. When you find that your Subaru is running sluggish or isn’t performing as it should keep the following in mind as a checklist:

Subaru cars, like any other cars, reach higher levels of engine power when the temperature of the fuel entering the combustion chamber is cool. By insulating the fuel line you are permitting more fuel and air to enter the combustion chamber. The easiest method of doing this is by using air conditioning or refrigerator insulation available from the hardware store.

It may sound obvious but many people underestimate the value of loosing weight from Subaru cars. Before you go stripping down your Subaru of vital engine parts I suggest you start in the trunk where lots of useless items get dumped in over time. By doing so you are reducing the load your Subaru is carrying around and making a small saving on fuel over a longer period of time.

No rocket science here, just common sense. Many Subaru owners fail to change the engine oil when it’s due and cause unnecessary engine wear. Ideally the oil should be changed in Subaru cars every 4,000 to 7,500 miles depending on how heavy your foot is on that pedal.

Okay maybe not spotless but reasonably clean. Take the air filter out whenever you look under the bonnet and clean out any dust or other foreign bodies that may have accumulated in the air filter. Ideally an air hose should be used when cleaning the air filter in Subaru cars.

What am I talking about here? Spark plugs. Make sure the gap in the spark plugs is the correct spacing. This might seem like a small worry but could make a difference to the power you receive from your car. For the correct spacing just check the Subaru cars owners’ manual.

1.  There is a difference between street, autocross and racing brake pads

The biggest difference is the operating temperature and the overall coefficient of friction, according to Todd Miller, Product Manager for Hawk Brake Pads.

Street pads are tuned for comfort and have to work in all type weather conditions.  Autocross pads are hi performance pads that will stop better than a street pad, but must still work at low temperatures.  Road Racing pads must work at higher temperatures, but can sacrifice some stopping ability at low temperatures.  There will always be trade-offs though.  Dust, rotor wear, pad wear, and noise to just name a few.

There are many different types of auto race pads.  These are specific racing brake pads designed for the car and type of racing (sprint, endurance, etc).

2.  There is no one “all around” racing brake pad

Every brake pad has trade-offs.  The type brake pad best suited to your needs depends on the type of racing that you do.  Braking Performance and abuse tolerance are the most important things to consider when selecting a pad for racing.  Pads with low dust are harder and will not stop as well.  High temperature Road Racing pads will not work well at low temperatures and will wear the rotors quickly when cold.  When starting out many people can use all purpose pads, but as the speeds increase full racing pads will almost certainly be needed.

3. Brake pad size has a limited effect on stopping power

Just because a pad is bigger does not mean it will stop better, according to Todd Miller, Product Manager for Hawk Brake Pads.

Racing pads required heat to work best.  Andreas Boehm of Pagid Brakes points out that the size of the pad is one element of how much heat it can handle.  Generally, the higher the temperature helps the car stop better.  Miller also points out that the rotor, pad and caliper all play a role in the overall brake system.

4.  Auto racing brake pads need to be heated up to work best

Racing pads require heat because of the chemical makeup of the friction formulation.  Without heating up, a racing brake pad will harm the rotor and will wear more quickly.  When the rotors aren’t heated up properly, they will wear quicker than normal and ring-grooving will occur.  This can cause premature rotor and pad wear.  Some racing pads can wear out a new set of rotors in only a few hundred street miles, but will last a full season on the track.

5.  Avoid being too aggressive with the type of brake pad you select

Your tires really impact you in this area.  As Boehm points out, “there are definitely too aggressive of a pad for certain applications.”  Safety is an issue here as well.  If the bite of the pad is greater than the tire can handle, you could go into a slide by locking up the tire.  Too aggressive a pad can be hard to modulate.  Brake pads meant for high down force cars can be almost digital on a lightweight sports sedan.

6.  Lots of factors cause racing brake pads to squeal

Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) are engineered to different levels by different manufactures of brake pads.  These factors influence the degree of squeal.  The hardness of racing brake pads, the axle, calipers and rotors all impact the degree of squeal.  You’ll also find that material composition, physical pad design, level of coefficient friction produced and transfer film quality influence squeal.

7.  Brake pads can get too hot

Getting the pad too hot can cause some ingredients in the pad to evaporate out of the material.  This can cause uneven wear and noise.  Some manufacturers slot or cross drill the rotors and include vents to control heat.  Care should be used in making sure the pad is within its operating temperature range.  Use cooling ducts or larger rotors if necessary.  If the pads get too hot:

They will either “Glaze” or you can thermal shock them.

–        Glazing

•          A hardening of the brake pad surface in which very little or no wear takes place

–        Work hardening / Gradual loss of Mµ, NVH

–        High speed stop or brake drag / Aggressive loss of Mµ, NVH

–        Thermal Shock

•          A sudden burst or extended dwell time of heat energy that exceeds the brake pads thermal capacity damaging both the surface and underlying material

–        Glazing or excessive pad wear

8.  You can tell if your brake pad is too aggressive

Excessive heat can be caused by using the wrong racing brake pad.  You can mainly determine this through the effort needed on the brake pedal.  Sometimes you have to push the pedal too far to the floor to stop the car.  This causes a lot of heat and is hard on the discs.  You have an aggressive pad if you need little pedal pressure.  The weight of the car, down force involved, whether the car has ABS, the type of racing, and type of tire will determine the degree of aggressiveness best for you.

9.  Braking harder for shorter periods of time will reduce overall heating of the brake system

Boehm says you can really notice the impact of stopping shorter and harder.  There is less brake wear and lower temperatures with hard, short stopping.  All brake pads have a maximum operating temperature.  Make sure your stopping practices keep pad temperature within manufacturer specifications.

10.  Look for continued developments with racing brake pads

Performance brake pads are going very much in the direction of ceramic, rotors too. Ceramic handles more heat, creates less brake dust and is better on the environment.  Miller points out the buzz surrounding carbon and carbon sic (Siliconized carbon) brakes.  Certain high end performance sports cars like Ferrari, Porsche, and Corvette) have Carbon Sic set ups as options.  One thing is certain…cars are being built to go faster, which require better brakes and better performance.  You’ll continue to see more racing brake innovations.

Question by Marcus: Does anyone know where to get cheap rental cars in Chattanooga,tn?
need a cheap rental car for vacation

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Answer by AN in BG
I don’t know of any specific places that are cheap, but if you can avoid renting at the airport that will save you money. There are additional fees and taxes on rental cars that are picked up at airport facilities, so try to rent from locations that are away from the airport. Hertz and Enterprise often have non-airport locations.
You can also try priceline.com to set your own price for a car and see if any companies accept it.

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When you buy a car for the first time, you will be thrilled with the experience. It is a wonderful feeling when you drive away from the showroom in your new car. This is one moment in your life that you are likely to remember forever. In the happiness of the moment, you will be likely to miss out on checking whether your vehicle has come with all the mandatory car interior accessories.

Some Useful Car Interior Accessories

Very few first-timers will really even look for the mandatory car interior accessories before taking possession of the vehicle. The following car interior accessories are a must in a new car. In case, by any chance, your showroom does not provide these, check out with the manufacturer – and if the answer still is a negative, then buy it yourself. Some of the handy car interior accessories are as follows:

1. Floor mats – surprisingly enough, there are a good deal of cars which roll out of showrooms without floor mats. This is one car interior accessory that absolutely has to be there. Hence, in case your showroom really does not have floor mats inclusive in the deal, make sure this is the first priority on your accessory list.

2. Cup holders – they may seem standard on most cars, but in reality you may have to add a few depending on the number of sippy-cup toting kids you have in your minivan. You can find separate cup holders in department stores like Target as well as auto stores like Auto Zone. They come in a myriad of colors to suit any car interior and are well worth their money. This is especially true if you do not have leather seats. Spilled juice, coffee or worse still, soda can leave stains on the upholstery which can be an eye sore in the short run and get you less money for your vehicle in the long term.

3. Hands-free Cell Phone Holder – if you are on the road a lot and do not have the new blue-tooth enabled technology, a hands-free device can save your life and is required by law in some cities too. Some people even have a sticky-note dispenser or other kind of note pad mounted on the dash to quickly jot down a phone or reference number – while parked of course.

Other miscellaneous handy accessories can be a back seat organizer, a trunk organizer, a CD pocket for your visor, air fresheners and the list goes on. Evaluate what car interior accessory is important for you and make it something that adds value to your vehicle and your quality of life.

See 3M DI-NOC being installed on automobile interior. It won a Global Media Award at SEMA 2009 for one of the best new products. For more information, please visit www.idsfinishes.com.com.
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Question by x5skaterkid5x: Does anyone know any good classic Porsche parts websites?
Does anyone know a good website where i can find parts to a porsche, new and used?

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Answer by Tee
www.platz.com
www.automotion.com
www.pelicanparts.com
www.gprparts.com
www.vertexauto.com

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Cheap auto insurance is getting a high demand from consumers nowadays due to high insurance premiums that need to be paid by a vehicle owner. Cheap car insurance rates can help reduce one’s expenses and therefore, the person can use the saved money to spend on other areas of expenses. Insurance companies do offer lower rates for car insurance however, how many of us actually knows how to get it? Here are some ways which can be followed.

Firstly, a vehicle owner has to understand that one of the most important factors is the driving history of the vehicle owner. If the vehicle owner has been having clean and good driving history over the time he or she drives, the vehicle owner will possess a higher opportunity to secure cheap auto insurance. Good driving history has been viewed highly by insurance companies as an important determinant when offering cheap car insurance Therefore, vehicle owners who have a lot of traffic violations should consider cleaning up their driving records by practicing good driving attitudes.

Vehicle owners should also compare insurance rates between insurance companies when they are looking for cheap auto insurance. Different insurance companies have different rates depending on their profitability and other issues. Comparing rates between various insurance companies is very important to ensure that the vehicle owner get the best insurance among all. Internet plays an important role in obtaining many quotes in a short period of time. There are sites which allow comparison between different quotes which enable vehicle owners to determine the cheapest quote available in the market easily.

The safety of the vehicle also determines the rates. Most of the vehicles nowadays are already been equipped with proper safety devices to ensure that they are more protected from car damages. However, vehicle owners can consider fitting in more safety devices in their vehicles to increase their vehicles’ security. This can also help to reduce their insurance rates. Vehicles owners should also ensure that their vehicles have proper parking space such as garages to lower the risks of theft when the vehicle is left unattended overnight. Insurance companies will try to offer lower rates when the vehicles are more secured.

As we have generally known, we might be rewarded with discounts if we buy more than one quantity of the same item. The same goes to buying insurance policies as well. Vehicles owners can try to take up more than one insurance policy with a certain insurance company if their point is to look for cheap auto insurance. The vehicle owners will then have better strength to negotiate with the insurance company for some discounts.

Some insurance companies offer special rates for certain categories of people. They are targeting different categories of customers and have several insurance policies which include special discounts. If the vehicle owner falls into certain categories like students or senior citizens, he or she might be able to negotiate for reduction in auto insurance rates with the company.

Finding cheap auto insurance is not very hard if we know the right ways to do so. There are many factors that influence the rates. By getting to know these factors, we will be able to take the proper steps to obtain cheap auto insurance for ourselves.