"Second, when you use a remote starter switch with the intent of generating spark or starting the car, you need to turn the ignition key to the “start” setting to energize the coil." don't you mean "run"? thanks. harris ... View more

There’s nothing wrong with paying someone to fix something. Some people don’t have the time. Some people aren’t mechanically inclined. I like wrenching but sometimes it’s cheaper for me to pay someone than to do it myself, as I can make more money at work than the repair is worth. ... View more

While the "conventional" cooling system was explained, I was disappointed there was not a reference to the revamped cooling system designed for the Chevy 5.7L LT1 V8 (that debuted in 1992?). Much was made of the "gear-driven" water pump used on the LT1 at the time, whose purpose was to eliminate the constant uneven belt tension on water pumps, which caused water pump seals to fail. (And it apparently worked, because those water pump seal failures caused me more cooling system failures than all other causes combined, in the 1970's and 1980's GM cars I had. Starting with my first LT1, and continuing into LS1 and LS2 engines, no more water pump failures!) Also, the LT1 "reversed" the coolant flow through the system, claiming better efficiency. I guess I'm just surprised that those advances didn't warrant so much as a footnote, as they may have been as effective at strengthening cooling systems as the addition of coolant overflow reservoirs, which became standard in 1974 GM cars (and which may have saved many 1971-73 Chevy Vega aluminum engines from warping, had they debuted in 1971!). ... View more

A bit over emotional here. Let cut through to the basics of what is going on and why the automakers are now moving quickly to EV plans. #1 the ICE engine is not going to vanish overnight. In some limited applications it will remain. #2 the transition is going to take place in 20-40 years and can vary with development. #3 the true reason the automakers are making the move is these vehicles will prove to be cheaper and more profitable in the future as ICE will get only more expensive. This is about profits not saving trees. #4 many EV models coming will work well with many buyers now and with the advances over the next 30 years most others with needs will be met. #5 This transition will be much like the horse to model T. It took a while but in time and with investment ICE finally met the needs of most in cost, range, reliability and infrastructure. There is so much miss information out there getting passed around and flat lies. Add that to the amount of info and development not introduced yet that the automakers are still working on there will be much to come yet. Add in the battery work being done not just for cars. There are a number of needs from space flight to your cell phone and Mac. The amount of investment has grown fast but will grow faster with the continued investment. To clarify I have gas flowing in my veins. I probably will be one of the last hold outs from EV. I make my living in the racing industry. But I can see now with my mfgs and raving series that this is coming and it is way beyond politics now. No matter who you vote for these changes are coming. But again it will be a generation before a full change comes. Look back 30 years and see how far we have come in many tech items. Look I am at least grateful that EV will keep me from being forced to a bicycle or a horse. ... View more

At least they actually dealt with this. ... View more

I agree. And having worked in commercial and residential construction, I can tell you from experience that it is MUCH cheaper to build up than it is to build out. As far as Detroit being dead, that has as much to do with 50 yrs of bad political decisions as it does with corporate decisions to move out. The same thing happened in my home town of Danville Illinois. I don't think this is the place to discuss politics so I will quit here. ... View more

Absolutely, you can't have a tarp on a car for anything other than emergencies like this!  ... View more