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    Sunfire Gas Problem

    Perhaps you could try to remove that vent control solenoid and see if it works. Then have a mechanic reinstall it for you. Probably it was installed wrong that's why it affected the other parts of your car.
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    Exhaust smells like gas

    Have you tried checking your air filters? They could be a bit clogged.
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    Do you know a lot about cars?

    I know just a little bit. Enough to keep my bmw z4 in good working condition. I like to do a little DIY on it from time to time.
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    Ford comes out on top of Honda in latest initial quality survey

    Still, I am a bit surprised. A lot of people would buy imported vehicles because they are much cheaper than the ones made locally. There are so many bmw models that appealed to the American tastes too.
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    Increasing the acceleration of my mitsubishi

    This is my latest modification project right here. I want to increase the acceleration of my 1998 mitsubishi mirage. Currently, it has a 92hp 1.5 liter engine 4 speed automatic. But I want to increase the acceleration even just a bit. I've heard that making the car "lighter" could help. But I...
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    Best modification ever

    It's pretty amazing to see that this technology works. There are a lot of alternative energy sources popping around the internet, but not all of them would prove to be useful. Right now, the best alternative energy source that should be tapped would be solar power. The sun is everywhere, so why...
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    Official: GM shrinking to four brands; Pontiac to four models

    Government did go with the bailout for GM since they already filed for bankruptcy. But personally I don't think that it would be a big help for them. What I'm worried is that what will happen to the last cars of whatever brand they decide to discontinue. Say, if they stopped producing Cadillac...
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    Exhaust smells like gas

    The fumes smell only of gas, right? Does your car give off a different color of smoke?
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    How many of you drive rashly?

    I try to keep myself within the legal limits whenever I drive my Mini Cooper. Even when I am in a hurry. Having to pull over by an officer is a much bigger hassle than getting late for work.
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    Hello from LA

    Hey guys! What's up? Sarah here from LA, a proud new owner of a 2003 Mini Cooper. I'm here to meet other people interested in the BMW line, so I'll be hanging around for quite a while. See you guys around!
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