Questions tagged [maintenance]
Questions about general routine maintenance of a vehicle or engine.
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Would the brake proportioning valve be the cause of my brakes getting tight by themselves.
I own a Ford Focus 2006 Zx4 2.0
Well I'm asking if the brake proportioning valve could be the cause of my brakes getting tight on their own. I have asked another mechanic and told me it could be it. ...
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What is a "upper intake cleaning" and do I really need to do it
I took my '06 ford ranger (140k miles) to the shop after it was misfiring badly. They informed me that I need new plugs/wires and a new coil pack. They also wanted to sell me a upper intaking cleaning....
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Engine sound louder when accelerated from 20mph - Nissan Altima 2015
I bought a Nissan Altima 2015 and its been 18 months since I am using it and have around 17000 miles on my car. Recently I started experiencing engine sound louder than expected when accelerated to 40 ...
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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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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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Is the date on the oil sticker very important?
I'm trying to balance coronavirus with following my oil sticker. We are mostly staying at home and not driving much to avoid coronavirus, so our mileage is still slightly under the mileage on the ...
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2017 CF MY17 Black Edition - "Routine Maintenance Required"
My 2017 Black Edition Lancer shows this alert every time I start the car. It's been doing this for a few days now. The service sticker says next service at 17,000km; I'm only halfway there.
What ...
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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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Vw passat cc 2011
2011 vw cc, machanic told me from LHS shock leaking need new set, because they are self stabilising shocks it will cost 800€, can't I put in normal shocks no?
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Maintenance oil change
Why would a tamper seal be installed when I took my vehicle to a meineke shop for an oil change? When it says memo on slip & the shop offers free towing, need I now be worried something is wrong ...
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How to replace electric tailgate lift on Volvo XC 60 2012?
My volvo xc60 has been having issues with the trunk and the lift gate.
We got the lift gate to come off with a flat head screwdriver but the "electrical" part is still connected.
I'm wondering what ...
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Bought OBDII tool - System too rich
My 04 Isuzu Rodeo has had a too rich code for some time now. I definitely smell the fuel out of the exhaust. In the last 6 months I have had the following done to try to fix this issue:
New spark ...
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Filled a battery with distilled water and trickle charged for days
The starting voltage was 10.5 volts and when I left it charge at a 2Amp current it took a day to get to 11 volts and another day to get to 11.5 volts and would not go any higher. I took it off charge ...
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Proton Gen2 - Engine Oil
what brand or oil type should I use for Proton gen2 (2004)?
and is it a good idea to flush the engine oil, it has 135K mileage so far.
I don't have the owner's manual.
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headlights not working but they do if jumping battery
im guessing the solution is to replace the battery but i dont want to spend $100+ on a battery if that is not the fix. here is the scenario: headlights stopped working so i bought some fuses and ...
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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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turning problem left side only
Hi I have a 2014 dodge grand caravan crew. I have own it for three years now.My problem is when I sharply turn left,theirs a loud grinding noise coming from the front end somewhere.I have changed the ...
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Maintenance Light Reset on Toyota 2015 Highlander
I recently changed my own oil and oil filter, successfully. I have a 2015 Toyota Highlander. I need to reset that annoying little maintenance light. This is the light that comes on after a preset ...
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install software after HDD changed
how to install software on Toyota HDD Navigation (NHDN-W56g) after I've changed HDD? should I purchase it or can I dowload it and install using usb memory stick? thanks.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Test ...
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Can't do adjustment in clutch cable in motorcycle
I installed a new clutch cable on my bike but after installation, its adjustment bolt was tighten at last. I don't understand why it is like that I can't adjust anymore in new cable. Please suggest me ...
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Car has trouble starting ONLY after it has been sitting overnight
I own a Volkswagen Polo 2015, It has clocked around 40000 miles. It has a very peculiar problem, i.e the car has trouble starting only after it has been sitting for 7+ hours. Once the car starts, the ...
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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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all dash warning lights came on, barely driving
My vehicle is a 2009 Chevy Equinox. My engine was knocking a couple weeks back and flashed on every warning light i had. Doors stared locking and unlocking on their own and the shifter button was ...
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I have 2005 golf 1 1.6 feul injections.car starts fine then rough idle high and low on the Rev counter then cutts off
I had diagnosis Don and the results were.
Manifold press send signal too high.
Throttle valve adapter/potentiometer open circuit short circuit to B+
Throttle valve potentiometer open circuit short ...
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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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What can be used to get rid of hard water spots?
Most water spot removers available on Amazon or automotive stores are just fine abrasives which remove a small amount of your car's clearcoat every time you use them.
I'm looking for a chemical/...
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Please help no one knows what's wrong
I have a 2008 Chevy Equinox went to start it and nothing no sounds nothing all lights and gauges work battery is fully powered had it towed to garage and they said it was starter so we replaced it ...
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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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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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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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Does an engine with lower viscosity oil require less warming up?
I have always seen that an engine should be driven gently (low throttle, low revs) for about 15 minutes after starting, in order to bring the oil up to temperature and lubricate the engine properly.
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Do all cars rust eventually even with repeated proper rustproofing methods?
My understanding is that rustproofing works and lasts when done properly, but once the coating used to rustproof wears off I'm guessing the process to rustproof needs to be done all over again. With ...
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Polishing internals?
How should I polish the internals of an engine to create a smooth and carbon free surface?
I am just wanting to polish the internals with little to negligible amounts of metal being removed.
I was ...
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Disabling or removing alarm from '98 Lexus ES300?
I have a '98 Lexus ES300, and if I try to open any door when the car is locked, the alarm will be activated. What I do is when the alarm starts blaring is that I get in the car and turn the ignition, ...
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