Is there an "AutomotiveByNet"...

[LostInTheWoods]

...or some equivalent.


I know its not directly tractor-related (but, you know, trucks can haul tractors), but does anyone know of a good automotive forum? One with generally friendly posters that can give advice on diagnosing and fixing automotive issues? One where the experienced posters won't exibit too much umbrage with desctiptions like "you know, that thing-a-majig"?

My truck has been intermittently hesitating at start-up, and I'd like to try to sort it out myself (with help) on an appropriate forum. Not being mechanically inclined, it might take a while. But I'm up for the challenge.

 

[yooper1]

If your vehicle is a Chevy, then you cannot beat "Chevy Talk DOT org"

Very informative and helpful

I visit there a lot.

If it is not a Chevy , then I dunno

 

[buckeyefarmer]

edmunds.com

 

[om21braz]

Here's a few - most automotive sites are brand/model specific.

Dodge/Cummins - Turbo Diesel Register

Ford Trucks - Ford Truck Enthusiasts, 1948-2011 Ford F150, Super Duty & SUV owners community and information source. Covers F100, F-150, F250, Bronco, Ranger, Explorer, Expedition, Lighting, Escape and More

Chevrolet trucks - Diesel Place - Duramax Diesel Discussion Forums

 

[LostInTheWoods]

If your vehicle is a Chevy, then you cannot beat "Chevy Talk DOT org"

Very informative and helpful

I visit there a lot.

If it is not a Chevy , then I dunno

edmunds.com

Here's a few - most automotive sites are brand/model specific.

Dodge/Cummins - Turbo Diesel Register

Ford Trucks - Ford Truck Enthusiasts, 1948-2011 Ford F150, Super Duty & SUV owners community and information source. Covers F100, F-150, F250, Bronco, Ranger, Explorer, Expedition, Lighting, Escape and More

Chevrolet trucks - Diesel Place - Duramax Diesel Discussion Forums

My truck's actually <gasp> foreign. But owned by Ford and other than cosmetics, is essentially a Ford. Came out of the same assembly plant in Missouri as its Ford "brother".

I will definitely check the edmunds.com and Ford sites. Any other recommendations welcome.

 

[Travelover]

My truck's actually <gasp> foreign. But owned by Ford and other than cosmetics, is essentially a Ford. Came out of the same assembly plant in Missouri as its Ford "brother".

I will definitely check the edmunds.com and Ford sites. Any other recommendations welcome.

The Fords sold under the Mazda name have only minor cosmetic differences. I'd do a search for Ranger issues like you are experiencing.

 

[Dutch445]

if it's toyota,
Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum has great forums

also Toyota Nation

I have used both with great success

i don't own/drive anything else so i can't advise you on
another brand, but now that i re-read your post,
it sounds like you have a mazda, let us know if
we can help


good luck

 

[brain55]

I would have seconded Chevytalk, I have spent a lot of time there over the years.

Brian

 

[dmccarty]

:laughing:For Ford Trucks, Diesel Forum - TheDieselStop.com

The website is pretty old. I think I found them when they had Ford in their name. Of course Ford stopped them from using Ford in the website name just like Kubota forced the name change on the website that became TBN.

There are people on that website who have been on there for MANY years. :thumbsup:

Later,
Dan

 

[QueBota]

Mostly Dodge diesel trucks and some general vehicle discussion

Dodge Diesel - Diesel Truck Resource Forums - Powered by vBulletin

Similar to TDR and feels like tractorbynet

Dave

 

[bdeboer]

If your vehicle is a Chevy, then you cannot beat "Chevy Talk DOT org"

Very informative and helpful

I visit there a lot.

If it is not a Chevy , then I dunno

I have used gm-trucks dot com also for my gas powered chevy's.

 

[jpm]

i don't know of any consummer sites but i know you should stay away from pro sites and most do not make it easy to join any way.not that their mean, just that a diy'ers questions are taken like spam here.

 

[KubotainNH]

Google "ranger forum", you'll get a bunch of hits. Check out a few and look to see how often they are posted to and if the folks sound knowledgeable. As for the hesitation, assuming everything is up to date maintenance wise (air filter, plugs etc) I would throw a bottle of FI cleaner in with a full tank of fuel and see if it works out. My Jeep sometimes hesitates when cold and due for a bottle of cleaner.

 

[firedog]

For older model chevy truck enthusiast: 67-72chevytrucks dot com

and for general automotive(foreign&domestic): 10w30 dot com

 

[Travelover]

C'mon guys. he said it was a Ford Ranger sold as a Mazda. :confused2:

Let me google that for you

 

[QueBota]

I have a 1991 Ranger, nice little truck. Good Ranger/Explorer site below.

The Ranger Station - Your Ultimate Ranger Resource

Dave

 

[LostInTheWoods]

C'mon guys. he said it was a Ford Ranger sold as a Mazda. :confused2:

Let me google that for you

Well, actually I never said "Ranger" at all. Mazda Tribute (Ford Escape) is what I own. That link was pretty funny, though.

I haven't redirected the thread though, because I thought it might be good to get lots of different ideas...may help someone else. :thumbsup:

 

[Travelover]

Well, actually I never said "Ranger" at all. Mazda Tribute (Ford Escape) is what I own. That link was pretty funny, though.

I haven't redirected the thread though, because I thought it might be good to get lots of different ideas...may help someone else. :thumbsup:

Oh. I have an Escape, too and use Escape City, though there are others.
http://www.escape-city.com/index.php

 

[LostInTheWoods]

Oh. I have an Escape, too and use Escape City, though there are others.
http://www.escape-city.com/index.php

Ah. Muy Bien. I'll check that one out,too!