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Do You Need To Change Transmission Fluid On A Sealed Transmission?

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The manufacturer knows best when these jobs should be done — or does it? In an effort to extend maintenance intervals and streamline maintenance schedules, many manufacturers have started to use sealed transmissions. Some manufacturers also claim that sealed transmissions contain "lifetime fluid" that doesnt need to be changed.

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Formula E Wants To Know If 800 Horsepower, All-Wheel Drive And More Grip Is Enough To Make You Care

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Manufacturers will still be allowed full control of manufacturing and deploying their own rear power units, motor controllers, gear reduction boxes, rear suspension, and software, as has been the case for a handful of seasons now. Watch out Formula One , the electric series is coming to eat your lunch. So whats new?

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How Lug Nuts Swell And Why It's A Problem

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At the other extreme, ham-fisted mechanics using an impact gun can overtighten lug nuts. Once removed, swollen or overly corroded lug nuts can be replaced with fresh original equipment lug nuts from the vehicles manufacturer or a lower cost reproduction part. Instead, vehicles required towing to a repair shop.

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Trump Says 30% Tariff Is Coming To European, Mexican-Made Cars On August 1

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At the same time, European automakers are still holding out hope (such a silly move) that the two entities can reach some sort of agreement to lower auto import tariffs, potentially including a so-called "netting mechanism" to offset imports with exports. The Silverado and mechanically similar Sierra are by far GMs top sellers in the U.S.,

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At $6,900, Is This 2001 Mazda MX-5 A Miata We Oughta Consider?

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During World War II, the Axis war machine relied heavily on synthetic fuels manufactured from coal and hydrogen through a catalytic process known as Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. No additional information is provided about the remaining mechanical components, except that the AC is cold.

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At $29,000, Could This 1987 Mazda RX-7 Turbo Make You Go Hmmmm?

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Lured by the Wankels compact size and mechanical simplicity, a number of manufacturers not only embarked on rotary engine development but also designed entire cars around the engine. Rotary Club Craigslist For the most part, the Wankel engine is dead as far as automotive applications are concerned. That wasnt always the case.

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What Determines the Value of a Car? A Guide for Auto Body Estimating Grads

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The scope of a vehicle’s condition covers its exterior and interior condition, mileage, mechanical condition, and any visible damages. If your vehicle has premium features like leather seats, navigation systems, advanced safety features, and entertainment systems, it can command a higher price in the market.

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