Jalopnik

JUNE 19, 2025

From wedges to boattails, from Buicks to Porsches, you showed a lot of love for an unloved season in car design. It was especially gratifying to see so many people stand up for the quirky cars of AMC. Heck, maybe its time to rebrand the Malaise Era to the Boattail Era instead, as even that beefy body form had plenty of supporters in the comments.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 20, 2025

All Rights Reserved At $6,900, Is This 2004 BMW 330Ci The Chefs Kiss? Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Nice Price or No Dice At $6,900, Is This 2004 BMW 330Ci The Chefs Kiss? It should also be pointed out that its a BMW. liter 325Ci offers.

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autoevolution

JULY 2, 2025

A 2004 Ford F-250 spent seven years in the woods. This is the truck that the grandson listed on Facebook Marketplace for $1,300. This is the truck that the grandson listed on Facebook Marketplace for $1,300. That was where grandpa parked it at some point and never drove out with it. Will it start? That was where its new owners.

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autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2024

Back when you could say ‘Dodge’ and ‘Ram’ in the same breath, the carmaker brought the world a one-of-a-kind sport pickup truck based on the regular Ram 1500, with just 10,000 or so units made. The so-called Dodge Ram SRT-10 first saw the light of day as a concept back in 2002, before its unveiling the following year.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 23, 2024

Eric McMichael is one of those guys who grew up watching his dad drive Ford trucks and then kept up Blue Oval legacy once he got older. “I Today, Eric owns his own business dealing with Powerstroke trucks every day – a shop called McMichael’s Diesel Performance. It seems this trend is particularly strong in the diesel world.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Over the years, Chase and his team have put together some of the coolest diesel cars and trucks out there, many of which are featured on the MotorTrend TV show ‘Texas Metal’s Loud and Lifted.’ Early in 2023, he caught our attention again when we saw pictures on the internet of a 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo with a 5.9L 1947 Ford with a 5.9L

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Auto Service World

AUGUST 31, 2024

Improved Reliability: Older trucks, especially those from before 2011, often struggle with EGR system failures. Deleting the EGR can help avoid these common issues and keep your truck running smoother for longer. By removing it, you’re removing a potential point of failure, making your truck more reliable and dependable.

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Eastwood

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In 2004, Mustang enthusiast and amateur restorer Dan Nolan left behind his career as an HVAC technician and bought the business from Fred. There is nothing we won’t do to a classic Mustang or any other American classic car or truck.” As time passed and they became more collectible, the business grew to include restorations as well.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Ford’s Integrated Wheel End (IWE) first hit the market in 2004 on the F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. Symptoms The leading customer complaint will be clicking, ratcheting or grinding noises when the truck is in 2WD mode. The solenoid is located on the passenger’s side behind the battery on older trucks.

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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Ford’s Integrated Wheel End (IWE) first hit the market in 2004 on the F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. Symptoms The leading customer complaint will be clicking, ratcheting or grinding noises when the truck is in 2WD mode. The solenoid is located on the passenger’s side behind the battery on older trucks.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged. Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches. Many AWD systems came onto the market in the 1990s.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged. Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches. Many AWD systems came onto the market in the 1990s.

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Buy Auto Parts

MAY 7, 2021

The Ford F-Series pickup has been America’s best-selling pickup truck since 1977, and best-selling vehicle overall since 1981.

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1A Auto

MARCH 2, 2023

This can cause an issue with the truck’s alignment, which can feather or chop the tires. How to Fix Defective Upper Ball Joints Checking an upper ball joint for play by squeezing it with pliers You can raise and secure the truck with a jack and jack stands and grab the tire from the 12 and 6 o’clock position.

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Hollenshades Auto Service

JULY 7, 2023

In 1999, the US EPA announced new Tier 2 NOx limits of 0.07gm per mile to replace the existing Tier 1 limits of 1.0gm per mile that were phased in from 2004 to 2009. Vehicle manufacturers with large cars and trucks powered by diesel engines can afford to fit after-treatment for the NOx: urea injection SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction).

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RepairSmith

DECEMBER 12, 2023

When it comes to a dependable 4WD truck, the Dodge Dakota has been a reliable choice for enthusiasts and workhorse owners alike. However, in older cars, the vacuum actuator or the vacuum switch on the front differential could also cause your Dodge truck to stay stuck in 2WD mode. Now, stop the vehicle and try to shift the mode again.

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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

When it comes to a dependable 4WD truck, the Dodge Dakota has been a reliable choice for enthusiasts and workhorse owners alike. However, in older cars, the vacuum actuator or the vacuum switch on the front differential could also cause your Dodge truck to stay stuck in 2WD mode. Now, stop the vehicle and try to shift the mode again.

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Auto Alternative

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Visit us at 2004 Park Central Ave in Nicholasville, KY, or call us at (859) 887-5526 to learn how we can restore your car or truck to proper working order. Vehicle safety is paramount, and one aspect that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late is the health of your muffler and exhaust system. Contact us for more information.

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RepairSmith

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

These are more typically found on trucks and diesel engines, but they’re relatively quick and easy to replace. Wondering how much it’ll cost to replace your fuel filter? The answer depends on several factors , like your vehicle’s make and model, the type of filter, and labor costs — making it tough to pin down an exact figure.

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