I understand the basics, but I don't understand what the temperature
control does in the car's passenger compartment.  It seems to regulate
the cold air output, so I doubt that it is a thermostat.  Can anyone
explain and does it control the output of the compressor?

svima

Can anyone tell me what kind of steering system they use on very long
cars where
the driver is far from the front wheels and using a very long steering
column is inappropriate ???

on an alignment. I went to an NTB store to get an aligment done. The
mechanic tells me not to waste my money on an alignment since it would
do no good because the 'arms' holding the wheels in the front are
going bad and the left driver's side is already bad causing my wheel

Can anyone tell me the reason monocoque chassis have a lot of
irregular "planes" such as the floor?  I mean they're not usually flat
even though they can be flat.  Most parts have curves.... seems to be
stamped.

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I've got a 98 Acura 1.6 EL and have suddenly noticed that the car is
sluggish accelerating from a stop. I actually don't drive *that* much
and after 9 years, the car only has 60,000km on it (I drive it to the
subway station and finish my commute that way - I hate downtown

I have several older vehicles in which I change radiator anti-freeze
solution and water every 2 years -- just like you're supposed to.  Question:
is using rain water OK for this?  I've heard that some vehicles can't handle
"distilled" water (for some strange reason?!) and rain ...

Anyone try this stuff?
http://www.lucasoil.com/products/display_products.sd?iid=26&catid=2&loc=show
People at Autozone think it good for cleaning fuel
injection system, etc

I recently needed to convert to R-134a from R-12. However, I live in
Phoenix & you cannot effectively cool your car without recirculating
cooled cabin air. My recirculate button ceased functioning in the open
position. I took it to the Honda dealer. I was told there would be a

Last week I had Yokohama AVID-H4S fitted to my '05 "new" Malibu LS.
This after 3 sources, a garage, the Chevy dealer, and the Town Fair
where I bought the Yokes all said I should not ride my FS Affinity
LH30s through one more winter.

My dad has a 1991 dodge dakota with a 5.2L that will not charge the
battery. we have replaced the alternator and battery but while the
truck is running the voltage will stay constant until you give it gas
and then the battery totally drains. I've checked the cable from the

This question is in regards to my 2002 Chrysler Sebring sedan.  About
2 months ago I noticed a strange sound (like humming) that immediately
starts when the car is moving and seems louder as the car goes
faster.  It sounded to me like the tires were making the noise.  I did

My 17 yr. old was driving his car and the dashboard lights came and
the car stalled. he coasted into a parking lot. he thought it was a
dead battery so I had him try to jumpstart the car. didn't start. I
had a buddy look at it and he said the cars battery appears to be good