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bpeebles

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Screen Name: bpeebles
Joined: November 1999
Visits: 210
Last Active: April 2015
Roles: Member
Points: 179
Badges: 22
More about me (optional): Formally trained in electronics. Over 30 years experience in semiconductor industry. Also versed in Software, Mechanics and other Engineering disciplines.
Posts: 4,085

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Re: Is a 4-wheel alignment useful or necessary?

bpeebles

April 2014

(Quote) He was not totaly correct. On some cars, ONLY the front wheels are adjustable.... hence a 2-wheel alignment is approprate. On other cars, the rear wheels are also adjustable.... henc… (View Post)

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Re: Are American Cars Coming Back In Favor?

bpeebles

April 2014

I tried a 'domestic brand' once. (Dodge) After a few short years, it was leaking oil from several seals. The bumpers were so rusted they would not pass inspection. The brakes were undersized and wer… (View Post)

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Re: Cars for the megacommuter

bpeebles

April 2014

For highway MPG, you can NEVER beat a diesel. Our VW Jetta TDI went on many "road trips" (Prince Edward Island, Across the USA.... etc) With 3 passengers and the AC blowing for 16 hours... it still… (View Post)

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Re: Stalling, rough idle, jerks while driving

bpeebles

March 2014

Oh- if it has been going on that long, it is unlikely to be your fuel. From your description, it sounds like either ignition or fuel-injection. However, you suggest that your mechanic has looked a… (View Post)

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Re: Stalling, rough idle, jerks while driving

bpeebles

March 2014

(Quote) My experience with fuel-pump is usually GOOD -or- BAD. Rarely, a fuel-pump can become weak but this usually shows up as stumbling at highway speeds. (View Post)

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