Questions tagged [maintenance]
Questions about general routine maintenance of a vehicle or engine.
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My 2010 Hyundai Elantra won't start without a jump
My car won't start without a jump. I’d jump it with cables, it will start with no problem, but as soon as I turn it off, I won't turn over.
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This indication is showing on my dashboard, am I sensing danger?
My car shows -91km service overdue, what do I do. I have no money right now.Is there anything I can do? It's a 2013-Honda Civc. Mensah.
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What is a good resource I can reference to learn all about lubricants and sprays?
I think we can all agree that there are tons of lube products for screws, for belts, and for other car components and I cannot differentiate between them and I never know what to use in a given ...
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What preventative maintenance can i do to prevent rust on the axle nut
Hi everyone is there any specific grease or application I can use to help with preventing rust on the axle nut? I was worried due to a lot of salt being tossed on our roads in Ontario.
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Will a battery maintainer work in freezing temps if plugged in outdoors?
I have an outdoor car that working from home I don't drive more than once a week or so with a once a month longer trip. I'm not interested in going out for a thirty minute drive once a week to keep my ...
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Should I change automatic transmission fluid on an older vehicle?
I have a Pontiac Vibe 2004 with an automatic transmission. The mileage now is around 120k miles and I've never changed the transmission fluid. There are no mechanical problems with the vehicle at the ...
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93 Thunderbird LX priority maintenance?
Purchased from first owner that said he had kept the basic rules and procedures for a stored automobile when I come in from out of town and sees a jump start hooked up this is where I knew it was not ...
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Burning smell comes from the engine oil sump area
My motorbike has been suffering from an issue which goes like this .
Whenever I drive for a few kilometres a smell comes from the engine oil sump area even if the engine oil is brand new .
One year ...
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Glamour fuel injector repair
My Glamour FI bike flooded and was fully covered with water. After drying my bike, I changed engine oil, air filter, and cleaned the silencer and petrol tank. After that, I switched on the bike using ...
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Rusty drip rails, high top van fiberglass roof, leaking
Not replacing roof or cutting out rust. What type of sandpaper to clean up drip rails enough to apply flex seal clear only around drip rails? Short on $$, need to stop leaks before rain.
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Audi 2.0T Tapping Noise When Accelerating (Up to 3000 RPM only)
Car: 2013 Audi A4 2.0 4-Cyl Turbocharged AWD
Mileage: 71,457 miles
Video Clip: https://youtu.be/HX1wXk84wq8
The car is exhibiting a tapping noise when the engine is under load at lower RPMs.
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Hyundai Coupe 2005 replaced battery and horn, indicators and wipers on constant. will not start
Car wont start after battery replacement. Horn blowing constantly. Also indicators and wipers are on constantly.
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Hesitation on acceleration and no power when the AC is on and slight shake on idle
I have a honda jazz with an automatic transmission and im experiencing some hesitation when accelerating with the AC on, but with the AC off it runs so smooth that its like im riding a different car. ...
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Should I polish the car myself?
I am concerned about safety (of paint) and efficiency.
My car is old (bought in 2013), and looks dull. I have never waxed or polished.
I have just learnt that these two are "things". My car ...
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Fluid Pumps for Various Maintenance Items
I have a fluid pump that I've used for brake fluid. I am going to tackle transmission and differential fluid drain-n-fills in semi-near future...any concerns about using same pump for all of these, ...
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Can I put a higher/bigger battery for my Suzuki XL7?
I have a 2020 Suzuki XL7 1.5L. It came with a wet-cell battery: Furukawa FB 38B19L (32Ah). I'm about to replacing my battery, and I wonder what type of battery I should consider.
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VW Eos - Is this normal kind of rust on the underside (control arm) of a 14 year old car?
My first post here.
I'm looking to get a 14 year old VW Eos, but I noticed some rust going on in this underside bar shown in the picture. Everywhere else is fine.
There are some circular holes in the ...
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Can an 18V-5W Solar Panel Provide an Equalizing Charge for a Battery?
I recently finished a project in which I installed an additional cigarette lighter port on my car that was always on (the existing one was only on when engine was running), and connected a small solar ...
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Is it normal for rust to appear on brake disks within a couple of days of buying a new car?
I bought a Mustang Mach-E two days ago. Been very happy with it, except it rained last night and today the brake disks are covered in rust on all four wheels. We do live near a salt water bay, but my ...
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Do battery corrosion pads really work?
I see various sources suggesting that chemically-treated felt pads be placed under battery terminals, to reduce or eliminate corrosion - like these:
Usually either red/black or red/green.
Do these ...
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My Harley Davidson's fuel gauge has become very erratic over the last week
The fuel gauge on my 2011 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited used to move a little under heavy braking or acceleration, but broadly speaking was accurate-ish. The bike has done 20000 miles, and maintained ...
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Effects of using diesel fuel in a gasoline engine
This is similar to this question but I'm more interested in possible long-term effects.
The story is we think my son (new driver) accidentally put diesel fuel in his 2005 5.7L Hemi engine. Luckily ...
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Does running the engine without using air conditioner significantly influence battery life?
Is there a tangible benefit to never using the air conditioner and will doing so increase overall battery life ?
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Anti-seize on a slider pin?
Is there any circumstance in which it would be acceptable to put anti-seize on a slider pin (for a brake caliper)?
A mechanic wrote this to me:
"When slider pins are serviced, they are removed ...
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Can I wax these specific blue parts of my motorcycle?
So I got overwhelmed by many doubts regarding waxing. I'm new to riding and maintenance.
This is my first motorcycle. It has a metal fuel tank with glossy blue metallic paint.
The non metal parts (...
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I drove my car with the dipstick left out, did I do any damage?
Please guide me. I went for a regular check up of my new Celerio gasoline driven car. The Maruti Workshop mechanic made a mistake. He left the dipstick out after he checked my oil. I figured it out ...
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Which of the two scales is the "right one" on the antifreeze tester?
I've bought an antifreeze tester yesterday, and the scale on the floater is divided as follows:
the upper half is for methanol-based antifreeze, the lower half is for the ethylene glycol-based one (...
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Is my delivery (Auction) vehicle legitimate of fraudulent mileage scam?
I have 2003 Dodge V6 CV Delivery van . It was from Auction source Postal.
Had bad this and bad that (below)
I have been told by mechanics,that they think the van NO WAY had the reported 32,300K ...
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Brakes at 2mm, appt. in a week, should I stop driving?
The brake pads on my 2002 Honda CR-V are at 2mm, which, to my understanding, is quite low. I have an appointment in a week to get them changed. Should I avoid using the car until they are changed?
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Less driven Toyota Corolla 2007 Maintenance [duplicate]
I have this 15 year old car, mileage today is 37,000. I am very confused about when to change oil and do all the other recommended maintenance. I plan to drive it at about the same rate.
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Tunning the ECU of a Volkswagen Golf MK6 1.6 TDI DSG
I am a owner of a Volkswagen Golf MK6 1.6 TDI DSG (105HP), and i am a beginner in mechanics, but in computers i am an expert. I stumbled upon those days on some websites that claim to bring you ...
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Use of electronics in 49cc 2 stroke dirt bike engine
The picture is taken from here. Are there any electronics in this 49cc 2 stroke dirt bike engine. Are electronics responsible for the ignition timing of spark plug? Or, is the flywheel (that has ...
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will it freeze if i leave it overnight with no antifreeze or water
will my engine block freeze with no antifreeze or water? I just replaced the water pump and i am stuck on the power steering pump mounting brackets i am hoping to find a diagram or a link to a website....
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Can a mechanic reliably determine if a high mileage used car is likely to require major/expensive repairs in the near future? [closed]
I need to buy a car and I can't afford a new one, and since my anticipated use is very light, I don't even want or need one. I live in the county (so no public transport) and I just need a second ...
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Good template for keeping maintenance records?
I'm looking for ideas on templates to use to record service for multiple vehicles. Excel is preferred format, but open to all in interest of gathering ideas. Anyone have any templates?
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Any recommendations on vehicle maintenance software for the DIYer?
I currently use a combination of Car Minder for the iPhone - it's only $2.99 but limited functionality - and Excel spreadsheets. Ideally I'm looking for something that will track all service for up ...
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Engine Flushing
At what mileage is engine flushing recommended for an engine? Some mechanics have told me that it is not needed and others insisted on its importance once the car reaches ~120,000 KM.
Cheers.
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First Time Motorcycle Owner. Maintenance Help
I'm new here and I'd like to ask for some help, and or, advice. I just got my first ever motorcycle and it was somewhat of a mechanic special. A 2000 Harley Davidson Sportster Sport XL1200S. I'm ...
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Grease gun for preventative maintenance
I'm intending to replace outer tie rods on a 2000 ford explorer, and they will need grease added with a grease gun. Are there other parts of the car that should be regularly greased that justify ...
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Delco battery code
I have two new Delco batteries and the code reading methods I have seen don't seem to work. there is an etched number in the top 7MKD27, then there is a sticker P0585 with group number on the ...
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Should I change my 2005 Honda Accord's transmission fluid? [closed]
I just bought a 2005 Honda Accord EX-L v6 this last week. It has about 180k miles. I'm doing maintenance on it like changing oil, air filters, etc, but I'm nervous about changing my trans fluid. It ...
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Land Rover Freelander 2 - Bad MPG
2007 Freelander 2
Was having what I consider bad MPG for a diesel, averaging around 23-24mpg
Initially thought it needs a service, so lots of money later for a full service which would have ...
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Wheel bearings failure at low miles
I was recently unlucky enough to be in a crash. My car is modern (2016 registered). Driving on a highway at highway speeds, I heard a rumble noise. I knew the road I was on but thought i was going ...
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Can ceramic disc brakes pads contain asbestos?
I have been reading articles like this one and this one, talking about how asbestos is still a problem with car brakes. There is even a post in Mechanics stack exchange from 2016 asking about ...
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Confirmation of coolant valve on a Ford Focus
I'm prepping a radiator coolant change on a 2014 Ford Focus, and would like to confirm if the valve with a 1/2" diameter pipe shown in the picture is the one that needs to be turned to release ...
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Wipers wont remove water in one area of windshield
when raining and I turn on my wipers they remove water from all areas of windshield except for one area in my view, after wiping across this area,the water is still there and I can't see the road in ...
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Will regular slamming of car doors cause damage during the lifetime of the vehicle?
How long would door slamming take to affect the regular functioning of the vehicle in any way, and are there any ways to find how many door slams a door for a particular individual make/model can take ...
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How do I protect chrome before there is any rust, and right after I have removed rust off of it?
I have an old motorcycle with chromed parts. Some of them look brand new, but others have rust on them.
Is WD-40 good for preventing corrosion on chrome parts?
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Fault Code - No Powertrain DTC's or Freeze Frame Data
I have a 2013 Dodge Dart that is showing a fault code - no powertrain DTC's or freeze frame data is presently stored in vehicle. How can I get this fault code reset so my check engine light goes off?
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What else should I replace when replacing valve cover gasket?
Since I'm investing in time to replace valve cover gasket, should I have mechanic inspect/repair/replace anything else related to valve cover assembly/dis-assembly?
Vehicle is 1997 Toyota Sienna.
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