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Curbside Classics Archives
Curbside Clueless Archive
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![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&ssl=1 "Curbside Clueless: Chinese Electric Three-Wheeler")
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 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&ssl=1 "Curbside Clueless: Why Does My Caddy Ride Like A Truck?")
Curbside Clueless: Why Does My Caddy Ride Like A Truck?
Posted on December 15, 2012 | 42 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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "Curbside Clueless: The Curious Mystery Of The Recurring Scion xB – Toyota Noisy Clutch Release Bearing")
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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "Curbside Clueless: Additives: Snake Oil or Magic Elixir? Part 3b Crankcase Additives")
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. -
![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&ssl=1 "Curbside Clueless: Additives: Snake Oil or Magic Elixir? Part 2 – Cooling System 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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "Curbside Clueless: Additives, Snake Oil or Miracle Elixir ? Part 1")
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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "Curbside Clueless: The Great Coast to Coast Classic Road Trip")
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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "Curbside Clueless: See The USA, In A Crown Victoria")
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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "CC Announces Curbside Clueless: A New Column Of Advice And Tech Tips")
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 […]
