Forum: Aerodynamics
01-20-2010, 07:07 AM
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At least with the older models, like my Buick,...
At least with the older models, like my Buick, when the Check Engine light is on, the car defaulted to a "limp home" mode, and ignored the sensors. Newer models may take some sensor readings, but...
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Forum: Aerodynamics
12-31-2009, 02:03 PM
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Forum: Aerodynamics
12-05-2009, 10:13 PM
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Forum: Aerodynamics
11-20-2009, 12:25 PM
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Forum: Aerodynamics
11-19-2009, 07:06 AM
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Forum: Aerodynamics
11-18-2009, 01:08 PM
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Forum: Aerodynamics
11-17-2009, 02:40 PM
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My K1500 doesn't have traction control, but it...
My K1500 doesn't have traction control, but it does have ABS, 4wd, and a locking rear end. You really have to try to get it to lose control, and it stops really short. I can stop that truck a lot...
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Forum: Aerodynamics
11-17-2009, 03:25 AM
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Forum: Aerodynamics
11-13-2009, 03:28 AM
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There may be an advantage to having a lower...
There may be an advantage to having a lower pressure in the front tires, but only because when loaded, the front axle bears less weight than the rear. I too am a fan of the classic "Buickesque"...
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Forum: Aerodynamics
11-07-2009, 10:00 AM
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Forum: Aerodynamics
11-07-2009, 09:04 AM
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My first thought was you had a bad belt and/or...
My first thought was you had a bad belt and/or tensioner, but you've already done that. Take the belt off, and try to spin the different pullies by hand. If its a really bad bearing (which this...
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Forum: Aerodynamics
11-07-2009, 06:23 AM
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Forum: Aerodynamics
11-05-2009, 05:47 PM
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Forum: Aerodynamics
11-04-2009, 06:38 PM
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Forum: Aerodynamics
11-04-2009, 06:35 PM
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Wix is a great brand of filter to get. They...
Wix is a great brand of filter to get. They aren't terribly expensive, and they are very well rated. Usually your independent auto parts dealers will have Wix in stock. Try your local independent...
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Forum: Aerodynamics
11-04-2009, 06:18 PM
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Forum: Aerodynamics
11-04-2009, 05:17 PM
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Forum: Aerodynamics
11-04-2009, 06:43 AM
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Which is why I said it may help mileage, but...
Which is why I said it may help mileage, but certainly if the transmission hasn't been serviced in 100,000 miles that can effect mileage and longevity of the transmission. I'm merely throwing that...
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Forum: Aerodynamics
11-04-2009, 04:02 AM
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In my experience trying aero mods on my GMC...
In my experience trying aero mods on my GMC Sierra K1500, aero mods don't work on trucks in an urban environment. If you had more open road / highway driving then I'd say you can have at it with the...
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