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Q--My 2006 BMW 330i says that it has “lifetime automatic transmission fluid” that never needs to be changed. I’ve read some discussion by representatives of Redline and Royal Purple (that make synthetic...
Q--I live in Georgia and I just bought a new 2006 Nissan Maxima. I need to know if it needs undercoating. I thought all cars needed it. Please give me your opinion on this. A--Undercoating is really unnecessary. In...
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Civic Honda's front-drive compacts get a makeover for 2006 with fresh styling inside and out. Coupe and sedan models continue in the line, with each offering varying degrees of performance and practicality. The top...
Q--I am considering putting true dual exhausts on my 2006 Nissan Frontier 4.0, V-6 but I was told that I would lose some torque. I always thought that putting dual exhausts on any engine would free up horsepower...
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