Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

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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
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
Does storing a car battery on its side damage it?
Awarded Oct 16, 2022 at 16:25
Why does my lawnmower air filter have a metal wire mesh?
Awarded Aug 15, 2022 at 18:41
Best way to recharge battery using alternator?
Awarded Jun 30, 2022 at 14:42
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
Will zip ties hold on a bumper for 200 miles?
Awarded Mar 14, 2022 at 4:40
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
What's this button for in Mazda cx 5?
Awarded Dec 31, 2021 at 11:05
Volvo engine parts
Awarded Oct 18, 2021 at 19:11
Car oil pressure gauge flips between 0 and 100%
Awarded Sep 21, 2021 at 21:17
What are the differences between a wet motorcycle clutch and a dry motorcycle clutch?
Awarded Jul 22, 2021 at 5:07
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
Can salt water be used in place of antifreeze?
Awarded Feb 22, 2021 at 15:03
Why do I need to turn my crankshaft after installing a timing belt?
Awarded Nov 29, 2020 at 16:17
Red vs black vs grey RTV - what's in a color?
Awarded Aug 9, 2020 at 17:36
Battery drops to 10.5 volts after charging
Awarded Jul 18, 2020 at 4:10
Car won't start after sitting for 2 years even with a jump. Is it a starter or alternator issue?
Awarded Dec 31, 2019 at 19:25
How does ambient temperature affect engine efficiency and fuel consumption?
Awarded Dec 21, 2019 at 13:35
Impact wrench on spark plugs?
Awarded Nov 9, 2019 at 18:15
Is alignment needed after replacing upper control arms?
Awarded Aug 9, 2019 at 15:40
Failing starter motor - why does whacking it help?
Awarded Mar 19, 2019 at 19:40
Do fast cars need to occasionally be driven fast?
Awarded Mar 18, 2019 at 12:30
How are showroom/display vehicles prepared?
Awarded Mar 12, 2019 at 6:50
Why use snow tires on all 4 wheels on 2-wheel-drive cars?
Awarded Feb 14, 2019 at 17:50
How do I take off these plastic buttons that are attaching the shroud to my car?
Awarded Jan 7, 2019 at 5:55
Is the unreliability of the 400 Small Block Chev an Urban Myth?
Awarded Jan 3, 2019 at 5:35
When buying a new tire at car shop, they pumped the new tire and it popped loudly, is that normal?
Awarded Dec 31, 2018 at 19:35
When I set the air flow to Defrost, it turns on the A/C?
Awarded Dec 8, 2018 at 17:00
Brake have failed. Alternative means of braking
Awarded Nov 3, 2018 at 14:30
Do matching (left/right) lights often burn out within a short time period of each other? If so, why?
Awarded Oct 16, 2018 at 9:10
Okay to add new oil to old?
Awarded Oct 10, 2018 at 18:50
What exactly is a head gasket?
Awarded Sep 20, 2018 at 10:15
After brake bleed, pedal goes to floor
Awarded Aug 21, 2018 at 14:35
How do electric car transmission systems work?
Awarded Aug 2, 2018 at 21:15
What does O/D mean on a dashboard & a button under the transmission button?
Awarded Jul 5, 2018 at 20:59
Do I need any special maintenance plan for a car only driven a every couple of weeks?
Awarded Mar 12, 2018 at 1:27
Why Does Coolant Flow Through the IAC and Throttle Body
Awarded Jan 19, 2018 at 21:30
Should we wait a few seconds before starting the engine?
Awarded Jan 8, 2018 at 15:00
What is seafoam? What does it do? How do you use it?
Awarded Nov 29, 2017 at 7:09
Why don't we rotate tyres but you rotate tires?
Awarded Nov 12, 2017 at 23:06
Can I connect wires by just twisting them together and insulating with tape?
Awarded Oct 22, 2017 at 5:06
Do air filters purify air better with age?
Awarded Aug 30, 2017 at 11:35
Can OBD-II be used to control the vehicle?
Awarded Jul 14, 2017 at 18:54
How do I repair detatched interior roof fabric?
Awarded Apr 13, 2017 at 18:16
Is double-clicking a mechanical torque wrench just a habit?
Awarded Mar 14, 2017 at 23:27
Should I avoid full throttle when driving with a cold engine?
Awarded Feb 24, 2017 at 17:32
What's the purpose of having the cat right after the exhaust manifold
Awarded Feb 1, 2017 at 21:41
Can I jump start one car with two other cars in parallel?
Awarded Dec 22, 2016 at 18:50
What are these metal clips where my wheel rims meet the tires and what are they for?
Awarded Dec 8, 2016 at 16:53
What Could Cause Flash Over / Arcing to Reappear on New Plugs?
Awarded Nov 29, 2016 at 13:12
Are there any risks if I use impact wrench to loosen lug nuts while the tire not touching ground?
Awarded Nov 28, 2016 at 16:59
Why do LED running lights turn off while the turn signal is blinking?
Awarded Nov 22, 2016 at 5:56
Lots of sparks and heat when jump starting a car
Awarded Nov 16, 2016 at 23:04
Is it a good idea to remove the catalytic converter?
Awarded Nov 5, 2016 at 4:03
Why is not replacing the engine air filter bad for the car?
Awarded Oct 18, 2016 at 15:10
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