I used to have a Protégé Speed, it developed the same issue with the clutch dead spots and engage/disengage issues. Turns out the mechanic who installed my new clutch installed the disc backwards. The linkage bind is probably an improperly installed bushing. I don't know if your 6 still uses the bar linkage like the…

I remember a good story about one of these from my dad. The first and only Ford product he has ever bought. Think it was a 94 he bought in 98 or 99.

Brake fluid is a more viable culprit than anything. When was the last time the average driver said "my brake fluid is getting old, I should have it flushed."

Power. Disc. Brakes.

I've seen that before. There's a PCB in behind the light housing IIRC. After a while the seals go bad and water shorts them out. Happens on a lot of Grand Am models and the like too.

Lots of driving schools (in my area at least) still teach threshold/cadence breaking but don't detail the differences between an ABS equipped vehicle and non-ABS or where/when to use such techniques.

I jam cups between the bench and the door in my Buick and use the center console in my Firebird. First thing I did when I got my Camaro and was accused of buying another "non-practical" car by my best friend was send him a pic of the cup holders. Done. Practical.

We're talking about GM not Mitsubishi.

Had a mercury sable that did the same thing. Its never just one manufacturer, just the ones who last long enough to get caught.

I DD my 2013 Camaro and never had this issue come up. I also definitely can't see it ever happening.

Extend that to old Pontiac V8s too. There is no distinction between big and small block with an old Poncho. Whether it's a 350; 301; 455 or 400 (and many more) they are all the same just different bore and journal sizes. There IS a distinction between large journal and small journal for that matter. And the late model…

I can make you a diagram for that if you want. And a list of parts you'll need to make it happen.

Crimp connectors work just fine when used properly (ie proper crimpers not pliers). A good soldered connection is preferred for signal wires in cars but only when used with sealed heatshrink. Moisture is the enemy. As a marine electrician I use a lot of heatshrink coated connectors and the ABYC standards actually…

Totally agree with this. I started wrenching on my Nova-In-A-Buick-Skin-Apollo over ten years ago and I'm always trundling back to V8Buick or Steves Nova site for answers or parts. Haven't been let down yet. Everyone has a healthy attitude and enthusiasm even when it's some dork up in Canada who managed to shoehorn a…

A friend of mine will be happy to hear this. He bought a 2012 coupe new with the turbo 4. Blew the seals at 80k. No longer loves it.

My brother owns a 2010 Cobalt. It's a nice car except for the seats.

100% agree with the Goat and the GN.

Last set of rhino ramps I had collapsed under my 2500lb Apollo. They slip and slide and will wear out quickly if you consistently use them with a heavy vehicle.

Holy hell. Third Generation Camaro and Firebird models with a small block chevy belong on this list.

As an owner/restorer/modifier/mad scientist of a 1975 (Disco era) Buick Apollo, I applaud the owner of this gorgeous mundane little car.