10W30 - Auto Repair Answers and Archive

So you've looked through the archives below. You've used the search box. And STILL you can't find the answer to your auto repair question? Post your question in this forum group, and one of our volunteer mechanics will try to help you find a solution!
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Our "Best Of" Engine / Powerplan auto repair answers (Locked Forum)

Our "Best Of" Transmission / 4X4 / Drivetrain auto repair answers (Locked Forum)

Our "Best Of" Electrical auto repair answers (Locked Forum)

Our "Best Of" air conditioning auto repair answers (Locked Forum)

Our "Best Of"Brakes / Suspension / Steering auto repair answers (Locked Forum)

Our "Best Of" Auto Body repair answers (Locked Forum)

Tutorials and Guides on fixing or modifying Drivetrain issues (Engine, Transmission, etc)

Tutorials and guides on repairing and modifying Suspension, Steering and Exhaust

Tutorials and guides on repairing and modifying Interiors and car audio

Tutorials and guides on repairing customizing auto body work and paint

We want to see what you're up to! Post up pictures and descriptions of your shop, your newest piece of equipment, or project car that you just finished (or even finished 5 years ago!)

Talk about anything - the weather, your family, even politics! No flame wars, and keep it clean please.
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Kill some time by playing a few word games in the gameroom!

Have a suggestion for a new sub-forum or a feature request? Post it here!

Post jokes, funny stories, etc. here. Please keep it pretty clean, we have kids visiting here too.
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Fans and rivals, speculators and spectators, here's a place at 10W30 that you can go deep and field those questions (and answers) with each other.
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All Spam threads are moved here - with the text modified to keywords designed to damage the Google strength of the pages they link to. Spammers - don't post on our site or we'll damage your search engine ratings!!!
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What marketing methods are working or not working for you?

Shop owners discuss the realities of running a shop - property management, bill collection, theft management, etc.

Ask questions and offer advice on shop equipment, supplies, and new products to make getting the job done easier

Shop owners and mechanics advertise tools, vehicles, and even facilities for sale here

Have you performed any auto-repair miracles like like recuscitating an antique Rambler? Or have you ever witnessed collossal auto repair stupidity like swapping Ferrari engine into a pacer? Tell us about it!
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