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Curbside Clueless Archive
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Curbside Clueless Outtake: Get A Load Of That Road Hog
Posted on November 13, 2024 | 9 CommentsWhether it’s obscure ancient European racers or one of the myriad JDM sub-models I’ve never seen or heard of before in my life, CC hunting in Tokyo never fails to […] -
Curbside Clueless: Chinese Electric Three-Wheeler
Posted on January 12, 2017 | 25 CommentsI saw this in town today and thought of you, fellow Curbivores. I had spotted it yesterday and luckily, it hadn’t moved. Flat batteries perhaps? Trouble is, I cannot ID […] -
Speechless Outtake: Google’s Patent – The Sticky Safety Hood
Posted on May 19, 2016 | 37 CommentsThe Guardian reports that Google have been granted a patent for an adhesive applied to the front end of a vehicle as a safety measure in pedestrian collisions. -
Curbside Clueless: Why Does My Caddy Ride Like A Truck?
Posted on December 15, 2012 | 43 CommentsCurbside reader cadiman67 writes; Hello: I have a 1969 Cadillac Deville (Convertible) and am not happy with the ride – it feels very harsh when I go over […] -
Curbside Clueless: The Curious Mystery Of The Recurring Scion xB – Toyota Noisy Clutch Release Bearing
Posted on July 17, 2012 | 59 CommentsHelp!! Calling all mechanics and arm-chair mechanics! I’m utterly stumped. In terms of reliability, my 2005 Scion Xb has in every way lived up to what it looks like: a […] -
Curbside Clueless: Additives: Snake Oil or Magic Elixir? Part 3b Crankcase Additives
Posted on February 28, 2012 | 18 CommentsYears ago there were a number of additives on the market containing “Teflon” or PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) the most well known was Slick 50. While PTFE is a wonderful anti friction […] -
Curbside Clueless: Additives: Snake Oil or Magic Elixir? Part 3a Crankcase Additives
Posted on January 19, 2012 | 12 CommentsWell we’ve discussed fuel and coolant additives in part 1 and part 2 so now it’s time for crankcase additives. -
Curbside Clueless: Additives: Snake Oil or Magic Elixir? Part 2 – Cooling System Additives
Posted on December 19, 2011 | 29 CommentsIn part one we started our discussion of additives with those for the fuel system. Considering Paul’s recent post on his Subaru passing the 150K mark and comments about the […] -
Curbside Clueless: Additives, Snake Oil or Miracle Elixir ? Part 1
Posted on December 15, 2011 | 24 CommentsWe’ve had a couple of questions related to additives. I don’t know exactly how long after Ford put America on wheels the first products popped up laying claims to cure […] -
Curbside Clueless: The Great Coast to Coast Classic Road Trip
Posted on December 9, 2011 | 46 CommentsSo now that we’ve all picked our Coast to Coast Classic, in the first Curbside Clueless See the USA, In a Crown Victoria , for the great road trip, where […] -
Curbside Clueless: See The USA, In A Crown Victoria
Posted on December 7, 2011 | 55 Commentscis.ch, a reader from Switzerland writes: This sounds like the right place to get some feedback on a crazy idea I’ve been toying with for some years. You could call […] -
CC Announces Curbside Clueless: A New Column Of Advice And Tech Tips
Posted on December 6, 2011 | 13 CommentsPaul recently approached me (aka scoutdude) about a new feature here at the Curbside. The plan is that I and your fellow readers will be answering your automotive questions, no […]
![Curbside Clueless Outtake: Get A Load Of That Road Hog Whether it’s obscure ancient European racers or one of the myriad JDM sub-models I’ve never seen or heard of before in my life, CC hunting in Tokyo never fails to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_20240519_093644_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Clueless: Chinese Electric Three-Wheeler I saw this in town today and thought of you, fellow Curbivores. I had spotted it yesterday and luckily, it hadn’t moved. Flat batteries perhaps? Trouble is, I cannot ID […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/thing-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![Curbside Clueless: Why Does My Caddy Ride Like A Truck? Curbside reader cadiman67 writes; Hello: I have a 1969 Cadillac Deville (Convertible) and am not happy with the ride – it feels very harsh when I go over […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/1969bluecadillac-e1355035287787.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Clueless: The Curious Mystery Of The Recurring Scion xB – Toyota Noisy Clutch Release Bearing Help!! Calling all mechanics and arm-chair mechanics! I’m utterly stumped. In terms of reliability, my 2005 Scion Xb has in every way lived up to what it looks like: a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CC-171-016-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Clueless: Additives: Snake Oil or Magic Elixir? Part 3b Crankcase Additives Years ago there were a number of additives on the market containing “Teflon” or PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) the most well known was Slick 50. While PTFE is a wonderful anti friction […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/slick50ad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![Curbside Clueless: Additives: Snake Oil or Magic Elixir? Part 2 – Cooling System Additives In part one we started our discussion of additives with those for the fuel system. Considering Paul’s recent post on his Subaru passing the 150K mark and comments about the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Johnson_s-Radiator-Cement-1920A1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Clueless: Additives, Snake Oil or Miracle Elixir ? Part 1 We’ve had a couple of questions related to additives. I don’t know exactly how long after Ford put America on wheels the first products popped up laying claims to cure […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/motor-cure.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Clueless: The Great Coast to Coast Classic Road Trip So now that we’ve all picked our Coast to Coast Classic, in the first Curbside Clueless See the USA, In a Crown Victoria , for the great road trip, where […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/curvy-highway-drive-0808-lg-112367041.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Clueless: See The USA, In A Crown Victoria cis.ch, a reader from Switzerland writes: This sounds like the right place to get some feedback on a crazy idea I’ve been toying with for some years. You could call […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ford_crown_victoria_lx_sedan_1993.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Announces Curbside Clueless: A New Column Of Advice And Tech Tips Paul recently approached me (aka scoutdude) about a new feature here at the Curbside. The plan is that I and your fellow readers will be answering your automotive questions, no […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/scout-avitar.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


