I have repeatedly melted the cooling fan on my '92 Mazda 626 even
though the cooling system seems to be working correctly otherwise.
(Temperature guage stays in appropriate range.  Fan cuts in and out at
apparently appropriate times.  etc.)  Obviously the fan is getting

I've seen quite a few Accuras (older models) that appear to burn oil
quite badly. Was this some sort of design problem, or do the used ones
just attract the sort of owners who just drive them into the ground
without maintenance?

Today the fan started up on its own and all was normal for several
hours. Then it stopped again.
     I suspect the relay. Any other ideas?
    I may very well try my own repair. Access to the motor and

Dan, thought I'd give you a change of pace and give you a chance to reply to
a "real" question. I've gone through 2 sets of Silstar bright white bulbs in
my 2002 Chevy Trailblazer in 16 months. What is your recommendation for a
brighter headlamp that will last a reasonable amount ...

I was wanting to know how do you remove the ignition switch cylinder from
the steering column of a 1989 Chevy Corsica?

I have searched everywhere trying to find the material that professional
rust proofing companies like Ziebart use to paint around door hinges and
inside door panels, etc. It's usually a caramel or clear colored and it
stays some what soft. Where could I buy that and what is it ...

Have a chevy S10, 1985, 2.8L 6cyl. Anyone know what the proper temp on the
temp gauge should read on that truck?
Bob

Trying to get the 2 part caliper off my 95 Grand Marquie.  I tried
liquid wrench on these 3/4" bolts, and am about to use a torch.  My
question is:  since "liquid wrench" is flammable as hell, how long
should I wait before taking a torch to those bolts?  Its been awhile

I have been wanting a 4x4 to drive to work. I have an 89 f-150 but it
is 2 wheel drive. My dad has a 96 chevy extended cab 4x4 with a
stepside bed on it. The problem is it has 247,000 miles. He has had it
since almost knew and I know he had it serviced regularly. He swears it

My brother-in-law picked up a 1990 SAAB 900  (non-Turbo) that, among
other things has some apparent brake issues.  It seems to run well
enough, but it needs an a half shaft and some work done on the brakes.
All other things being equal, I think I would have passed on this car.

I have a lot of bolts on my car that are completely inaccessible with a
standard torque wrench.  If I put a 3" extension on the wrench, I can access
them.  How much will this mess up the reading?  Is it better to use the
torque wrench with the extension, or no torque wrench at all?

Looking for MPG, what's the downside?
2000 Windstar Ford 3.8, remove rocker arms & pushrods, disconnect fuel
injectors so 3 cylinders on one side become air springs.
Mostly used on highway.

My question is pretty much summarized in the subject line.
So, you drop off your car at a tire shop for wheel alignment. How do
you know they really performed the service? They may have not even
touched your car, then gave you some bogus alignment reading printout.

Has anyone had experience with restoring the mirror like shine to rims?
My rims are not that old probably 5-6 yrs old. I think they're aluminum
but not sure, they could be chrome. What I've tried so far: soap &
water, break dust remover, mag & wheel cleaner, muthers polish, blue

Finished up the suspension rebuild on my '55 Studebaker coupe today (old
style kingpin front end - has rubber bushings on the inside of the
control arms and trunions with threaded steel bushings on the outside) -
installed a new lower trunion on the pass. side, and all new rubber ...