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Considering buying an old pickup truck (Hilux), and teaching myself how to maintain/repair it. Where to begin? [more inside]
posted by MetaMonkey on Sep 3, 2011 - 9 answers

AutomotiveFilter: Please help me diagnose this squeak in my 99 Ford F150. [more inside]
posted by werkzeuger on Aug 2, 2010 - 5 answers

I'm replacing the 6.5" door speakers on my 1999 Chevy S-10 (regular cab) and I have two questions. [more inside]
posted by carsonb on Feb 13, 2009 - 5 answers

What years / models of Chevy Trucks / SUVs have interchangeable (for the most part) interior mechanicals, specifically seats? [more inside]
posted by SquidLips on Jan 12, 2009 - 6 answers

Why does my uncle's 1998 V6 Toyota 4-Runner misfire at highway speeds? Last month we drove from Los Angeles to Tucson and back, and at what seemed to be random points while we were driving the engine would buck repeatedly. Once it started, it would continue at all speeds, with the engine running particularly rough at low/idle RPM. We took it in to 3 different Toyota dealerships along the way, and to it's home dealership once we got back. They were all happy to service the vehicle, but none were able to fix it and two insisted they couldn't find any problems with the vehicle. [more inside]
posted by carsonb on Jan 12, 2009 - 10 answers

Please help me figure out what's wrong with my truck. It's driving me nuts! [more inside]
posted by lysistrata on Aug 25, 2008 - 6 answers

Anyone have any recommendations on where to have a GM Diesel truck fixed in east Atlanta? [more inside]
posted by TheNewWazoo on Jan 6, 2008 - 4 answers

semi-loud clicking sound when i step on the gas, cycle through the gears...what is it? [more inside]
posted by Salvatorparadise on Jul 1, 2007 - 8 answers

Do I have any shot of fixing my 1984 Ford F150 power steering leak on my own? [more inside]
posted by true on Aug 30, 2006 - 3 answers