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Bubbling sound from coolant and increase coolant liquid level
I drive an old Daihatsu Charade 1993. Just 2 days ago, I heard a bubbling sound from the coolant when I turned off the machine. I didn't really care much until yesterday when the car got hot ...
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Easily serviceable/maintenance cars
I really want to get a little bit more familiar with whatever is going on under the bonnet, so I thought to buy an old car to conduct my experiments on it. What I had in mind - is trying basic ...
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Toyota Camry 2004 service
I have just bought a 2004 Toyota Corolla (Altise). I couldn't get the exact date of the last service but the guy said that the next service should be done in 3000km. I guess there is a standard set of ...
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Volkswagen Golf 2005 - Fueltank cap does not open
I have a problem with my golf 5, earlier someone has tried to steal gas from my tank, but failed this, when I try to open my fueltank cap from the inside (button on the driver door) i can hear the ...
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Hesitation and backfiring on sudden acelleration when warm
I have an old Mitsubishi Triton Utility 1993. It has a 4g54 4 cyl petrol engine with a carby. No computers or anything like that to check error codes.
If you press down on the accelerator quickly the ...
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cover for seats
I just bought some covers for my car seats. The problem is that I don't know how to remove the head rest of the front seats. My car is Fiat Punto (not Grande).
If someone can provide a graphical ...
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What are the main things to be identified want to buy a USED car? [duplicate]
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What to check when buying a used car?
I want to buy a used car. Nobody can't gives me the clear idea about that. Because someone said manufacturing year is the main one. ...
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What might cause inconsistant ignition, an extemely loud bang but no visible damage?
I have an old 1993 Triton ute. It has a 4G54 carby engine. It's run as well as can be expected of an engine like that with nearly 400k on the clock.
Just recently one day I jumped in to go for a ...
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Want to buy Honday Odyssey van [closed]
I live in OC, Ca. My long term goal is to buy a good used Honday Odyssey family van. please let me know how do I do it. I am on a low budget and looking to get good bang for the buck. I have never ...
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Finding RAL color code for Sea Green (GN6L) paint on a 1969 Saab 96
I am wondering where I could find the RAL color code for the paint color on a 1969 Saab 96 (V4).
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Giving an old car a refresh
I have an old car (1990 Volvo 240) which I am rather attached it. Lately it seems like it has been creaking and groaning rather more than usual. Is there some sort of spring cleaning(except it's a 20 ...
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How to start a car which was unused for a year? [duplicate]
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Reviving a vehicle that has been idle for a long time.
I left my car in a driveway for a year. I read that I shouldn't try to jump it because the battery might explode. ...
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Are used tires valuable?
I'm in the process of having my 1994 Corolla being picked up for recycling. Currently the car is equipped with relatively unused winter tires with excellent tread.
Are used winter tires valuable? ...
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How to extend the life of a worn motor?
I know several people (mainly broke college kids) that have aging cars (read: beaters) that, while they have their share of issues, have motors that are on their last legs - losing compression, ...
