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do old cars need oil additive	22 Jan 2008 17:25 GMT	6
Noticed newer, today's, oils appear to lack additives older oils had. Got a friend who just inherited a 1968 Ford pickup. Does he need to use 'additives' when he changes oil and filter? What product(s) should he add? Thx, s
anti-lock light?	22 Jan 2008 04:21 GMT	4
I have a 1996 chev. S-10 about 150,000 miles on it. Lately my anti-lock lights up every once in a while what could cause that and how to fix? My brake shoes on all four are good and the brake fluid level is good. Any ideas? Thanks in advance
tire pressure monitoring system on Impala	22 Jan 2008 03:52 GMT	2
Ihave an 07 impala with the tpms. Dealer service advisor could not be definitive on the following question. Can anyone here help? If I put on wheels with a different set of sensors (still OEM part) will the relearn function (which would be used for tire rotation with
Why not graphite lubricants for cars?	21 Jan 2008 23:46 GMT	10
Title says it all - why not?
1990 Chevy 360 engine RV van.Engine	20 Jan 2008 20:08 GMT	22
spits and misses and quits running.Neighbor who lives behind my house has the van for sale.Throttle body, I am used to carburetors.He wants $1,100 for that nice looking 1990 Chevrolet RV (camper) van.I am interested in buying that van.What's up with that van?
Raising one side of car	20 Jan 2008 19:54 GMT	2
I want to raise my car on one side at a time to work on the rocker panels. Can I do this safely without twisting the car frame with a 2-1/4 hydraulic jack and two metal ramps. I was thinking I might need two jacks but thought someone might have a solution. I also have lots
Hard to shift out of park	20 Jan 2008 16:53 GMT	2
I always park vehicles by doing the following: 1. hold down the brake pedal 2. shift to Neutral 3. set the parking brake
blinkers	20 Jan 2008 16:03 GMT	4
i hav a 95 gmc 2 wheel drive sonoma .my brake lites,flashers, work but i hav no turning signals.the fuses are all good. is there a fusablelink someware?
P0420 code from check engine light 2000 Mazda Protege?	20 Jan 2008 16:02 GMT	9
Got this code and it says something abt catalytic converter system. God I hope not cause that's expensive to replace? Do cat system even wear out?
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Reasonable price for a radiator replacement?	17 Jan 2008 20:11 GMT	2
I have a 2001 Dodge Grand caravan in need of a new radiator... have been quoted $450 parts and labor. Seems reasonable to me, but I figured I'd run it by the experts ... c
Valve cover bolt thread pitch and diameter??	17 Jan 2008 19:59 GMT	2
Is there a common size for imports such as Hondas and Nissans? More specifically, does anyone know what pitch and diameter the valve cover stud/bolt is for a 92 Nissan 240sx? Thanks.
1987 ford f-150 6cyl 300 - Quit running	16 Jan 2008 22:44 GMT	3
the truck just quit like it ran out of gas. started burbling, kept it going for 30sec by pressing the accelerator more. then it quit and will not start. the truck has two tanks and has gas.
BMW lights	16 Jan 2008 20:30 GMT	15
Can someone explain why there are 3 light settings on a BMW 328is? The first setting is off. The second setting seems to be all night lights on except headlights. The third setting seems to be all night lights on including headlights. What is the purpose of this
Smelly gasoline spill in garage	16 Jan 2008 20:25 GMT	11
A clamp broke on the car and let lots and lots of gasoline spill on the garage floor the other day. It STILL smells in there. I've had a fan going on high for three days now; it helps but it's not a cure. How (other than leaving the garage open to thieves all day) to get rid of the ...