Recent content by Derrick S

I love Linguini's in Alameda. They have incredible food there, but am getting tired of going to the same place. Are there some other really good Italian restaurants in the East Bay? I tried a few others, but they were just ok at best. BTW, they need to serve Sea Food Chappino.

Unless you've install taller tires, you don't need to do anything. Rim size has nothing to do with the "Overall" diameter of the tire size. Rim size has ZERO impact on the speedo and odometer readings. The final overall tire size does. If it's within 1/2" of the original overall tire diameter...

Unless you've install taller tires, you don't need to do anything. Rim size has nothing to do with the "Overall" diameter of the tire size. Rim size has ZERO impact on the speedo and odometer readings. The final overall tire size does. If it's within 1/2" of the original overall tire diameter...

I just never noticed that almost every car and truck is "Drive by Wire" now. When did this take place? I started driving diesel pick up trucks back in 1999, so I know all of those are drive by wire. I've looked under the hood of a few cars and trucks and found ALL of them without the good old...

Remove the air and push the tire bead back down off the rim. Get a bucket of dish soap and water. Add plenty of soap, sponge on the tire bead all the way around on both sides and inflate. Everything should seat just fine now. The tube isn't going to pop inside of the tire unless you really...

Toyota has long been known for high quality cars and trucks. The only problems appear to come from ONLY American made models. So, has American labor diminished the reputation of Toyota and the brand name? While all of the Japanese made versions appear to be fine. What do you think? While you are...

Stock usually the largest would be 33" diameter, with a 3" lift you can go 35" diameter.

Sounds like you have a clogged jet,or bad gas,or fuel filter. Try the cheapest ways first.Drain your tank,and replace the old gas with new.Even when you buy new gas,it can sometimes have something bad in it as well as change the fuel filter.By changing these 2 things,you will know the fuel...

I used a '66 for almost three years as a daily driver. Just keep the car well tuned, or install a modern distributor with electronic ignition, good wires and a high-energy coil. Make sure the tranny is in good shape. I had mine rebuilt and beefed up. Change all of the fluids and enjoy the car...

You're wrong! I actually saw Satan driving a green colored VW Beetle with a satanic skull on the front hood. This was back in the late 70's in CA near my high school. Dude had the horns on his head, the teeth done, and wore the cape too!

I HAD an S-10 with 5 speed and the 2.8 engine. Your dad and grandfather are correct. The 2.8 had lots of problems and internal corrosion was the biggest issue. In the time that I had my S-10, the intake manifold gaskets were replaced 4 times. Timing gears and chain was replaced once. Leaked oil...

Crew cab, Yes. Extended cab, NO. If they are small children it'll be fine. But two average sized American adults, no, or at least not for a ride longer than 30 minutes.

Yes, the camera flashes day or night.

It should pass through the dog. You'll be amazed at what a dog can eat! Just don't let the dog make it a habit of picking things up and eating it. You'll need to train the dog to drop items on command.

You could buy a package of those little "Silicone" buttons. They are clear and stick to the part of the handle that touches the wall. And get a better level. Obviously, that level isn't any good. Did you level side to side, and front to back? If it was properly leveled, it wouldn't keep opening...