Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

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Awarded 589 times.
Jump-starting a car: connecting black to the engine block
Awarded Nov 15 at 4:08
Is it possible to auto close the power window of a car using OBD and CAN bus?
Awarded Oct 19 at 17:25
What are the advantages of a dealer-installed hitch?
Awarded Oct 17 at 17:35
What's the black knob near the oil pan?
Awarded Sep 11 at 16:56
Tool for impacting screws — What is it called?
Awarded Aug 22 at 5:41
Accidentally put regular gas in Infiniti G37
Awarded Jul 8 at 6:51
Is high engine load bad?
Awarded Jun 14 at 23:05
How does the clutch prevent stalling?
Awarded Apr 27 at 22:25
Manual says "Do not use the jack supplied with your vehicle" -- why is it?
Awarded Apr 17 at 15:15
Is it OK practice to start a car while it's on jackstands?
Awarded Mar 16 at 15:32
Is an exhaust pipe broken at engine connection fixable by a DIYer?
Awarded Feb 13 at 23:02
Purpose of small forward-facing deflectors in front of rear wheels
Awarded Jan 17 at 4:35
Chevrolet 2008 Suburban, I removed the transmission fluid pan by mistake. Can I just put it back on and refill fluid?
Awarded Jan 10 at 19:25
Why does a catalytic converter have to connect to the engine electronically?
Awarded Jan 4 at 21:46
Can I jack up the front of my car on the lower control arm near the ball joint without damaging anything? (Honda Civic EM2)
Awarded Dec 2, 2022 at 12:07
What is so special about catalytic converters that makes them a target for theft?
Awarded Oct 27, 2022 at 14:06
Does storing a car battery on its side damage it?
Awarded Oct 16, 2022 at 16:25
Is it bad to drive slow at low rpms in 4th or 5th gear? Do you get better gas mileage?
Awarded Sep 11, 2022 at 19:05
Honda City 2002 doesn't start or sputters and dies
Awarded Aug 21, 2022 at 6:55
Why does my lawnmower air filter have a metal wire mesh?
Awarded Aug 15, 2022 at 18:41
How do I keep an idle/unused battery ready for immediate use?
Awarded Jul 31, 2022 at 9:49
Best way to recharge battery using alternator?
Awarded Jun 30, 2022 at 14:42
Toyota USB port kills devices plugged into it
Awarded Jun 17, 2022 at 16:26
Does switching to neutral on an automatic transmission improve braking for immediate stopping?
Awarded Jun 9, 2022 at 8:51
Are these holes at the bottom of a 1965 VW Beetle Fuel Tank part of its design? Does something go there?
Awarded May 30, 2022 at 5:55
What factors affect the maximum air pressure that should be put in a vehicle's tires?
Awarded May 27, 2022 at 10:04
50/50 Coolant Dilution after distilled water flush?
Awarded May 24, 2022 at 14:03
Rats biting off fuel line ( again and again and again )!
Awarded May 6, 2022 at 15:41
Nearly drained battery for 2 weeks - how much damage was done?
Awarded Apr 29, 2022 at 10:45
Best Way to Repair Damage to Exterior Door Shell
Awarded Apr 28, 2022 at 0:26
My (manual) transmission won't engage any gear 1 day after escaping bog
Awarded Mar 23, 2022 at 11:04
Why would my electrical systems cut out when I brake?
Awarded Mar 14, 2022 at 16:55
Why isn't my horn working, if all the components work?
Awarded Mar 14, 2022 at 12:42
Will zip ties hold on a bumper for 200 miles?
Awarded Mar 14, 2022 at 4:40
Can I use a 15lbs torque wrench for 13lbs spark plug job
Awarded Feb 25, 2022 at 23:40
Oil Pan Flap? What does it do?
Awarded Feb 24, 2022 at 9:17
Car battery at 10v, then shows 14,5v while car running after boost, then when car turns off, drops to 10v again within a minute
Awarded Feb 14, 2022 at 10:05
Do battery corrosion pads really work?
Awarded Jan 9, 2022 at 9:27
What's this button for in Mazda cx 5?
Awarded Dec 31, 2021 at 11:05
Oil change with front wheels on ramps?
Awarded Nov 14, 2021 at 17:48
Do I need to take special care of my new motorcycle in this particular scenario?
Awarded Nov 11, 2021 at 9:08
Motorcycle moves forward when in gear even with clutch lever pulled
Awarded Nov 8, 2021 at 12:06
Need advice for changing battery terminals
Awarded Oct 26, 2021 at 1:11
What are the various kinds of tappets / lifters and the advantages / disadvantages of each
Awarded Oct 24, 2021 at 19:25
Volvo engine parts
Awarded Oct 18, 2021 at 19:11
What is the purpose of this black plastic loop around rim spokes?
Awarded Sep 28, 2021 at 17:55
Car oil pressure gauge flips between 0 and 100%
Awarded Sep 21, 2021 at 21:17
Is it normal to see a bit of rust under the hood?
Awarded Sep 1, 2021 at 14:33
Why do mechanics give the wheels a spin after raising a car for inspection?
Awarded Aug 27, 2021 at 7:48
Is it normal for pipes under the hood to have cracks in them?
Awarded Aug 22, 2021 at 18:55
What are the differences between a wet motorcycle clutch and a dry motorcycle clutch?
Awarded Jul 22, 2021 at 5:07
How come full throttle is meaning full speed instead of the opposite?
Awarded Jul 15, 2021 at 20:25
Remove AdBlue from windshield washer fluid tank
Awarded Jul 15, 2021 at 9:31
Do cars consume less gasoline when the tank is full?
Awarded Jul 15, 2021 at 3:06
What are some Seafoam Alternatives
Awarded Jul 13, 2021 at 22:33
How can I turn on the airbag on Mitsubishi Outlander without a key?
Awarded Jun 14, 2021 at 15:35
Why should I connect the red/positive terminal first when jump starting?
Awarded Jun 12, 2021 at 23:36
Does the mileage indicate the quality of the gas?
Awarded Jun 8, 2021 at 3:11
I have lost my original key and keyfob to my 2006 Corvette
Awarded Jun 7, 2021 at 21:47
Cleanly drill firewall
Awarded Apr 15, 2021 at 16:44
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