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RPM jump up
by erfansaberi
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Jul 01, 2008 (2:17 am)
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hi, i have a envoy slt 2003. recently i got a problem with engine rpm. rpm jumps up from 700 to 900 and then after a few miles driving comes down and then again after miles driving goes up. it is making me mad and i feel damaging clutch and brake too while i am staying in traffic. please help me to find out the reason. thanks.
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- #1320 of 1376
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Four to Two
by ajaks
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Jul 02, 2008 (10:38 am)
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Can I remove the front driveshaft on my NP 233 and drive it 2WD? I mean will this work or cause problems?
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- #1321 of 1376
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AWD eats tires?
by heyboer
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Jul 09, 2008 (9:31 am)
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Hello. Looking at a 2006 Buick Rainier(AWD) or a Pathfinder (4WD) to pull a boat. I've heard you can really get nailed with tire problems on an AWD. True? Any other input on the two vehicks is appreciated. No off-roading will be done. Probably could get by with 2wd, but due to snow and the occasional tough ramp I might as well go with 4. The pathfinder has a switch to select the drive. No switch on the Buick. Thanks.
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Re: AWD eats tires? [heyboer]
by paisan
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Jul 11, 2008 (2:54 pm)
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Replying to: heyboer (Jul 09, 2008 9:31 am)
AWD doesn't burn up tires any faster, but you need to rotate them ever 5k to make sure they wear evenly because it can cause problems for the AWD system if they are severly worn more in the front or back.
I would go for the Pathfinder, great vehicles.
-mike
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Re: AWD eats tires? [heyboer]
by rsholland
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Jul 11, 2008 (3:40 pm)
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Replying to: heyboer (Jul 09, 2008 9:31 am)
I agree with Mike. It's no contest. Take the Pathfinder. Besides, you can probably get a great deal on a new one these days, as everyone is shunning "true" SUVs because of the fuel prices.
Bob
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Re: AWD eats tires? [rsholland]
by paisan
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Jul 11, 2008 (3:49 pm)
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Replying to: rsholland (Jul 11, 2008 3:40 pm)
The pathy also has a backup camera pretty much std on all of them, great for backing up ramps.
-mike
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Re: AWD eats tires? [paisan]
by rsholland
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Jul 11, 2008 (3:53 pm)
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Replying to: paisan (Jul 11, 2008 3:49 pm)
The only problem I have with the Pathfinder is that the 3rd row seat is strictly for kids. The Explorer, Pilot, CX9 all have better 3rd-row seats than the Pathfinder.
But if that's not an issue, I say go for it.
Bob
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Re: AWD eats tires? [heyboer]
by heyboer
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Jul 14, 2008 (5:47 am)
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Replying to: heyboer (Jul 09, 2008 9:31 am)
Thanks guys. Almost pulled the trigger on a 2005 Patfinder over the weekend. Geat deal, but no curtain airbags. Still might do it, but now looking at Toyota 4 runners also. Almost impossible to find one in Chicago with side/curtain airbags. Considering Merc Mountainier also because of the airbags. Any input on these vehicals? Reliability of the Merc?
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Re: AWD eats tires? [heyboer]
by paisan
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Jul 16, 2008 (5:54 pm)
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Replying to: heyboer (Jul 14, 2008 5:47 am)
We drive the V8 Explorers at work, late models (last gen and present gen) and they are horribly unreliable. Haven't left us stranded but, little things seem to break on them a lot.
-mike
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Re: AWD eats tires? [paisan]
by heyboer
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Jul 17, 2008 (11:58 am)
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Replying to: paisan (Jul 16, 2008 5:54 pm)
Thanks. Actually I ended up with a 2004 4Runner Limited V8. I did some reading and decided the side and curtain air bags were a must. Not many have them. Test drove one at Carmax. Loved it. Bought it for 177w/ brand spanking new tires at a Benz dealer. Tough for a native Detroiter to say, but it is a sweet ride.
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