Autos
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood: Gas gauge failsNov 06, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I own a 2002 Buick Rendezvous with approximately 102,000 miles. About six months ago the gas gauge started to improperly sense the fuel level. I checked that the ...
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German minister combats road rage with MozartNov 05, 2011 6:27 am - BERLIN — Germany’s transport minister is sharing one of his own stress-reducers — the slow movements of Mozart’s piano concertos — with drivers in hopes the soothing mus...
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Classic recollections: Halloween hot rodsOct 31, 2011 6:00 am - Changing leaves and dropping temps can signify only one thing in the Chicago area: Fall is here with winter fast approaching. And if ever there was a group that stays in...
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Ford quality tumbles as Japanese dominate Consumer Reports studyOct 28, 2011 6:23 am - Ford Motor Co.’s reliability ranking in the Consumer Reports annual auto survey tumbled as its namesake brand slid to 20th from 10th last year among 28 brands while Japa...
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Classic recollections: 1963 Triumph TR4Oct 24, 2011 6:00 am - When restoring an old car, it's vital to know what you're getting into. Seasoned wrenchers will usually advise beginners to start with the best quality car one can find ...
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood: “What causes engine ‘tick’Oct 23, 2011 12:00 am - Q. When I first start my car in the morning, I hear a ticking noise coming from the engine. It’s a 2003 Ford Escape Limited with a V-6 engine and 70,000 miles. It go...
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Are cars getting too smart?Oct 22, 2011 5:00 am - Driven a new car lately? Let’s go for a ride. Backing out, the car beeps to warn a pedestrian walking by. A dashboard light illuminates if the vehicle ahead is too close...
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Classic recollections: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 FastbackOct 17, 2011 6:00 am - When shopping for a vintage ride, you can never tell where or how your new-to-you classic will turn up. Typically, they're yanked out of hibernation from barns, warehous...
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood: A/C system doesn’t take the winter offOct 16, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Why would I want to get my A/C repaired before heading into winter? A. This question comes up quite often as we get toward the end of the summer cooling season a...
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Car Club CalendarOct 13, 2011 2:00 pm - Monthly meetings Chicago Alfa Romeo Owners Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at The Ram, 1901 McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg. For more informatio...