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Questions tagged [pick-up]

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Driving in 3rd gear what will it do to the transmission

My daughter drove her pickup in 3rd gear on the highway. Will it damage the transmission?
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Acceleration pickup of a car

When I say "Tata Winger can accelerate from 0 to 100 Kmph in nearly 19 to 20 seconds, which is quite good for this class" - how is it measured? Is this by accelerating the car from 0 to 100 kmph on a particular gear, or is it accelerating normally…
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What was the first mass production pickup?

I believe Henry Ford was essentially the father of the mass production car. When was the pickup truck invented? Who created the first mass production pickup?
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1994 Chevy S10 2.2 L LS pickup-no heat or ac and sounds like a fast sewing machine

1994 Chevy S10 2.2 L LS pickup with rebuilt engine with new thermostat and new radiator. Replaced EGR, fuel filter, and gas cap. Idles loudly like a fast sewing machine. No heat or cool - fan blows. What could be the problem?
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All warning lights came on, the odometer did not.

I have a 2008 F150 160k miles and all of the warning lights came on (Check engine, ABS, low tire, parking brake, 4x4 Hi and 4x4 Low from what I remember). The odometer was just a blank green screen. I turned the truck off and the radio didn't turn…
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How do I defog the windows on a older truck

My truck has no heater or A/C. Recently it's been unusually damp and foggy where I live. So now other than wiping the Windows down with a towel, I'm not sure what to do. The truck I'm driving is a 68 ford. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks.
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Brakes are hard after replacing shoes

1971 Dodge pickup. Drum brakes. Rebuilt system 3 yrs ago. Has been fine. Drove from N. Ca. To Columbus Ga 2yrs later squealing from left front and back brake while truck is in motion. Tap brakes stops noise for 30 sec. Adjusted brakes fine for a…
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lost key for 76 chevy pickup

I would like to know how to stArt my 76 chevy pickup without a key. The steering column is not locked but the ignition switch will not turn. It is a four speed standard transmission. I dont have title or keys for the truck yet, it was basically…
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1994 Chevy 1500 loss of power slow acceleration what could this be

Chevy having slow acceleration when driving I was told it could be my catalytic converter could it be fixed by replacing with new exhaust system
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Isuzu D-max 3.0 2009 port OBDII

I'm not a mechanic or anything, but I'm too curious. I live in Colombia and I have a vehicle that is marketed here as Chevrolet Isuzu D-max 3.0 model 2009 (diesel engine) I know that my vehicle has an OBDII port, but I need your help to identify a…
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how do I replace the lock cylinder on my truck

I would like to know how to replace the ignition lock cylinder on my 76 chevy pickup. This is a restoration project which i dont have any key for.
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1993 nissan hardbody headlight prob

My 1993 Nisssan hardbody pickup has headlight problem. Low beam works on one side and when i switch to high beams, the other side light works. I put in two new sealed beam lamps and same problem.. Is there a module somewhere that controls this? …
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How you call pickup truck's trunk cover?

I'm not sure i'm in right place or wrong. I'm planing buy Tacoma pickup. So i'm researching about it's parts. But problem is English is not my natural language. I don't know how you call that cover part of trunk. If you still don't get what I asked…
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2015 RAM 5.7 automatic

2015 5,7 automatic transmission I have cleaned all of the connections have a booster on the battery have checked all the fuses and the starter connection nothing happens when I turn the key to start the truck nothing works nothing comes on Now…
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1995 Chevrolet engine swap

I have a 1995 Chevrolet c1500 4.3L. I’m in the process of swapping the engine out for a 1993 350 and I’m just trying to figure out what to do. I’m assuming I’ll need a new engine wiring harness for the year of engine and a new ecu. Is that all I’ll…
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