Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

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Does exhaust gas pressure impact the output of narrowband lambdas?
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Is a water-logged brake booster salvageable?
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Using dry moly lube as an alternative to anti-seize
Awarded Apr 12, 2023 at 19:11
Is this cylinder head junk?
Awarded Mar 13, 2023 at 14:12
How do I responsibly dispose of empty aerosol cans?
Awarded Oct 26, 2022 at 0:36
Is it safe to vent R-1234yf to atmosphere?
Awarded May 24, 2022 at 18:08
What sort of maintenance do GDI injectors need?
Awarded Dec 7, 2021 at 20:41
Are R-134a quick-couple adapters compatible with R-1234yf systems?
Awarded Dec 6, 2021 at 15:20
What are these two rubber-ended attachments used for in a compression tester kit?
Awarded Jul 27, 2021 at 23:27
What options are there to minimize thread corrosion in rust-prone applications?
Awarded Jul 17, 2021 at 12:01
Lapping valves by hand - does the compound have to be cleaned off?
Awarded Mar 23, 2021 at 20:03
How does the BMW M4 GTS achieve low water consumption in its water injection system?
Awarded Feb 9, 2021 at 7:28
What types of automotive fluid are prone to hygroscopic deterioration?
Awarded Jan 19, 2021 at 2:10
Hit by a bus - can I use a dent puller to fix this?
Awarded Dec 23, 2020 at 20:05
What can cause an AC to ice up?
Awarded Sep 28, 2020 at 14:41
What options do I have if I've stripped the threads for my Helicoil repair?
Awarded Sep 14, 2020 at 9:01
What types of thread-locking Loctite do I need to be aware of as an automotive DIY-er?
Awarded Jun 28, 2020 at 14:26
Alternatives to left-handed thread without resorting to specialist tools
Awarded Jun 7, 2020 at 19:28
Why aren't turbo-driven AC compressors more commonplace?
Awarded Apr 24, 2020 at 20:35
Should the spare tyre be periodically replaced?
Awarded Oct 5, 2019 at 12:10
Do I risk damaging the valve seat if I lap this valve without removing carbon build-up?
Awarded Jul 31, 2019 at 8:25
Do solvent/gel-based tire dressings have a tangible impact on tire life and performance?
Awarded Jul 15, 2019 at 9:30
Can I use empty refrigerant bottles to store used refrigerant?
Awarded Jul 5, 2019 at 21:15
What could cause lazy shifting in an automatic transmission?
Awarded Feb 16, 2019 at 6:30
Is there any benefit in performing a 4/7 swap on an LS engine?
Awarded Jan 15, 2019 at 17:50
What's involved in getting a piston engine to spin the other way?
Awarded Jan 15, 2019 at 8:35
What OBDII protocol does a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander use?
Awarded Jan 2, 2019 at 16:25
Can I use DOT 4 brake fluid when DOT 4+ is recommended?
Awarded Nov 26, 2018 at 6:15
Is there a rule of thumb for estimating volumetric efficiency?
Awarded Nov 25, 2018 at 3:00
Is ATF effective for cleaning carbonized heads and pistons?
Awarded Nov 24, 2018 at 5:50
Is it a problem to use synthetic ATF as power steering fluid on the Land Rover LR3?
Awarded Nov 18, 2018 at 21:40
Is it a cause for concern if one headlight beam points lower than the other
Awarded Nov 15, 2018 at 12:30
What factors are considered when deciding on gasket material?
Awarded Sep 21, 2018 at 18:10
How do lambda sensors work?
Awarded Sep 19, 2018 at 4:45
How can torque converters fail?
Awarded Sep 10, 2018 at 16:15
High-side, low-side pressure readings slow to equalize after turning AC off
Awarded Sep 4, 2018 at 20:40
This valve is pitted - what options do I have?
Awarded Sep 4, 2018 at 2:30
Is it possible to confirm that my oil cooler is leaking (without removing it)?
Awarded Aug 25, 2018 at 19:35
What reasons could justify setting the left wheel to have a different caster angle from the right wheel?
Awarded Aug 22, 2018 at 18:30
What is compressor oil rating PAG ND-8 equivalent to?
Awarded Jul 24, 2018 at 0:29
What is the "propane test" and how is it carried out?
Awarded Jul 15, 2018 at 9:54
A most intriguing cold-start misfire mystery
Awarded Jun 22, 2018 at 22:58
Can metal putty be used to repair stripped threads in aluminum castings?
Awarded Jun 9, 2018 at 23:02
What does the letter at the end of a tire code signify? [duplicate]
Awarded Mar 29, 2018 at 11:42
How is ignition coil feedback useful?
Awarded Feb 13, 2018 at 12:33
Is it safe to use a hydraulic jack as a stand? If not, why?
Awarded Feb 7, 2018 at 17:41
What exactly are fuel trims?
Awarded Feb 5, 2018 at 21:14
How did they start diesel engines before the glow plug was invented?
Awarded Jan 8, 2018 at 18:36
Why do most mass-production motorcycles have their intakes facing backwards?
Awarded Dec 8, 2017 at 18:53
What exactly is a jackshaft?
Awarded Oct 9, 2017 at 9:03
What made Ferrari choose this particular firing order for their flat-plane V8's?
Awarded Sep 15, 2017 at 4:51
Is it possible to tell if brake fluid needs to be flushed just by looking at it?
Awarded Aug 2, 2017 at 21:04
Why do some engines use both TPS and MAP sensors?
Awarded Jul 20, 2017 at 1:58
Undoing a rounded-off triple-square bolt
Awarded Jul 13, 2017 at 20:37
Interference vs non-interference engines
Awarded May 31, 2017 at 5:34
What is the right tool to expand a large spring-type hose clamp?
Awarded May 21, 2017 at 7:27
500 hp from a naturally-aspirated Honda K-24?
Awarded Apr 10, 2017 at 22:20
How do A/C professionals dispose of refrigerant?
Awarded Mar 2, 2017 at 2:54
Spongy brakes after brake pad swap - moisture or bubbles?
Awarded Feb 8, 2017 at 18:55
Is 60/40 solder fine for splicing wires that have to endure hot engine bay temps?
Awarded Feb 2, 2017 at 21:07
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