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Apr
16
comment Why is there oil pooled around the spark plugs on a 2.0L Zetec in a 1998 Ford Contour LX?
The factory service manual says 7 newton meters, which is 5.16 foot pounds, or 62 inch pounds.
Apr
16
revised Loose airbag in 1998 Ford Contour LX
expanded answer
Apr
16
comment Adjusting the idle setting on a 2005 Cavalier
@warren Weird. Well, as I said, assuming your engine is actually idling where the powertrain controller wants it to be, you'll probably have to edit the code the PCM is running. Being able to flash your PCM is going to require specialized cabling and software tools. I don't know of an off the shelf tool for your application. There is enough info out there to build your own, but it would be one heck of a project.
Apr
14
accepted Loose airbag in 1998 Ford Contour LX
Apr
14
accepted Why is there oil pooled around the spark plugs on a 2.0L Zetec in a 1998 Ford Contour LX?
Apr
14
answered Loose airbag in 1998 Ford Contour LX
Apr
13
awarded  Tumbleweed
Apr
12
revised How do I safely siphon gas from a tank?
wording
Apr
12
awarded  Excavator
Apr
12
revised What are the benefits of premium (high octane) petrol?
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Apr
12
answered Advantages of getting your car's oil changed at the dealer
Apr
12
comment Can I order parts that are painted stock colors?
Sometimes pre-painted parts are available for a while. I don't know if they're production spares or what. I'm wishing I'd grabbed a mirror for my ride just in case. Of course I didn't need one until the pre-painted versions were no longer available, now I'm going to have to have one paint matched, ugh.
Apr
12
answered How can I tell which body shop is better? Replacing or repairing parts with VIN numbers
Apr
12
comment How should I remove stickers or pinstripe decals from paint?
Will that work on a plastic bumper?
Apr
12
comment How should I remove stickers or pinstripe decals from paint?
Painted metal or painted plastic? Big difference.
Apr
12
answered How to Get Seagull Dropping Off of Vehicle Without Ruining Finish
Apr
12
answered Car is sluggish, jerking and idles rough.
Apr
12
comment How to remove rust from gas tank?
Make sure you actually have a rust problem first. Borrowing trouble rarely ends well.
Apr
12
comment Turning back rust on frame welds on a FJ Cruiser
Remember to follow the prep instructions - por15bc.com/por-15.htm
Apr
12
answered Proper Jack Location