I own a 2002 Lancer. Recently I have encountered a loud noise when I
start the car or when i turn on the A/C. It's a sharp loud noise. One
of my buddies told me its the tensioner. Anybody knows how change these
things. Can it be done by myself?

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This may not sound like a big deal, but I would appreciate it if someone
could recommend a good, sturdy notepad / clipboard for my car, one that sits
on the dash and attaches securely there, either with a suction cup to the
windshield or by some other means.  It should hold 3x5 ...

I recently aquired a 1985 BMW 318i.  It will not idle properly.  When
the engine is not in gear and moving, the engine will jump constantly
between 900 and 1100 RPMs while idling. Everything else seems to be
running properly.  Someone told me that the idle control unit needs to

79 F-150 PU w/ 400 engine
I have a dipstick that goes into the side of the oil pan on the
engine.  There is an indent in the pan where the dip tube goes and its
held in place with a nut, looking similar to the nut on the end of a

I have a question regarding alternators.
When an alternator is dying, is it possible for it to work on and off
until it finally dies?
I have posted this question in the SAAB forum as well, but I figured

Let's say there are two, three, or more drivers in a car, going on a really
LOOOOOOONG road trip, say 16 to 72 hours of actual rolling-wheels time.
Obviously, they can drive or sleep in shifts and run non-stop (except for
fuel, food, restroom stops, and points of interest along the ...

I just saw some highlights of the Detroit Auto Show and one of the featured
"all new" Chrysler products was the Aspen full size SUV? I had several
problems with this "concept" -
1) They claimed the Aspen was Chrysler's first SUV. Are they trying to

Hello Dear Netters,
I want to work as a car mechanic and looking to buy used Auto Mechanic
tools.
Does any body know where I can buy used Auto Mechanic tools?

I have a 1991 Buick Central that stalls when it get hot. After letting it
set for awhile it would start back up. Do any one have any suggetion what
it might be? Thank you.

I have a 82 Silverado with a 350 automatic.It does fine in all gears except
overdrive.Then it skips.I can tell it some driving on the flat,but when you
are pulling it skips pretty bad,then when it shifts down if seems to quit..

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I was discussing with my friends, which car was/is the best car ever
built. Now I was interested in the opinion of you guys.
My choice would be BMW X3
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