Popular Mechanics (for years one of the worst ways to spend a few bucks on a
magazine) must
have some new management.  There are actually some articles that are worth
reading , rather than

lets see. 95 GMC vandura 3500 w/ 454 engine.  problem: i think my air
conditioner compressor pulley bearing is going bad. its making a fairly
loud metallic whirring noise with the engine running and feels like its
not lubricated when i spin it by hand altho it spins freely.

Hey, all...
I just bought one of those little 4" battery-powered random orbital
buffers from Simoniz - The one shaped like a hand drill, where the
battery slams into the handle....

I went to the Autozone website and found a power steering pressure hose for
a 1977 Ford F-250 with a 351 engine for $16.99. When I went to the store to
purchase it, they had a different brand in their computer for $19.99. Their
computer did not show the less expensive brand. They ...

I want to measure the rpm under the hood and I know the connection
point but I dont have a tachometer, but I do have a multimeter.
Can't I calculate this using some algorithm?

Have any of the pro's here ever seen transmission bearing wear in a FWD car
result in vibration rather than noise?

I have a 2000 Mazda MPV that had a cracked exhaust manifold.  I took it
to the dealer and they replaced it under warranty.  However they still
charged me $85 to run the OBD codes.  I know, I got ripped off.  I just
went to AutoZone and ran the codes myself and came up with P0031, ...

hello all  new to this group,and i have a question on a 1972 postal
jeep ,4cly chevy 153 with a 2sp powerglide .will it be harmed by flat
towing it the 75-100 miles to its new home.i have heard that older auto
trans can have damage done because the pump is not turnning ,can any

Today I replaced the six spark plugs of my 94 Ford Taurus.
However, when I stop for red lights, the car shakes every one or two
seconds.
Does anybody know the reason?

Is there an easy way of determining the cause?
I can replace the carby for just $60AU with one from a wrecker,
however, I'll be wasting my time and money if the problem is
electrical.

1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 3.0L V-6, Automatic. Monday night coming back
from a long trip, van started lurching and smoking from under the hood. Van
stopped moving. Checked transmission fluid - none on stick. Added fluid, van
still won't move. I assume it is kaput. Is there any ...

Looking to put in one in Accord
Can I tap power from the dome-light wire(s) ?
thanks

Has anyone tryed out MPG caps for better combustion
it should work for protection of engine and improving combusting in
atmospheric engines
HAVN'T FOUND ANYTHING BAD ABOUT IT ON INTERNET AND PRODUCT IS RATHER NEW   

A friend and neighbor, who is a retired engineer and has knowledge and
experience with things mechanical, including cars, told me just now
that he broke in his 1999 Ford 150 Lightning truck by changing the
original factory oil at 1000 miles and then again at 2500 and then at

I have a 86 gmc sierra 1500 4.3 3 speed manuel on the cloumn.I just rebuilt
the engine and when I started it up I noticed the oil pressure dropped.wHAT
COULD BE THE CAUSE OF THIS? any help would be appreciated ty