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Must I Replace All 4 Tires on an All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle?
I have a 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Wagon.
I just destroyed the passenger-side rear tire.
The tires have approx. 6/32" tread remaining, per an informal measurement with a coin (I used this guideline ...
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Should I resurface or replace my rotors everytime I replace brake pads?
I have heard it is proper practice to replace or resurface your brake rotors every time your do a brake pad replacement. Does this need to be done every single time or is it overkill? Maybe it is ...
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Do I need to go to a dealer for a simple maintenance?
I just bought a 2012 CRV. Now, it's time for an oil change. I already moved so the dealer is too far away from my house (may need half day off) and there is no other public transportation to go there. ...
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How do I know when to replace shock absorbers?
In my last trip to the shop, the mechanics told me that I should replace my shock absorbers. When I inquired as to why, I don't feel that they were very clear with their answer, like they normally ...
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What are the audible symptoms of a failing starter motor?
My 2004 Subaru WRX has 110000 miles on the odometer and I'm worried about the original equipment starter motor. Here are the audible symptoms that have me concerned:
During the winter, I noticed ...
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How to tell if timing belt is due to be changed by visual inspection?
I have a 1999 Toyota Corolla with a 1.3 litre 4EFE non-interference petrol engine. The car has 90,000 miles on the clock, I have owned it for five years and clocked up 30,000 of those miles myself. I ...
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What are the visual signs that brake rotors must be replaced?
Let's say you take off the wheel (when replacing the pads, for example) and look at the brake rotor. What are the signs that it's time to replace the disc?
Let's stick to clear visual signs that don'...
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What are some typical maintenance things that every owner should do regularily?
Right now I just get a car wash every month, and my oil changed and whatever is included in that. Usually just a quick "inspection". Is there anything else I should be doing for my car?
Or also, is ...
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Replacing four tires or two front tires on a front-wheel drive car
I have driven my car since ~84,000 miles. As stated below, I have replaced the front passenger tire for slow leaks twice. The other tires haven't been replaced since I started driving it.
I am ...
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Cost of replacing struts on a 99 camry - and is it doable on our own?
My girlfriend is having a heck of a vexing time with navigating her options for getting the rear struts on her 99 camry replaced.
One major chain auto repair store quoted $580-$600 for the job. ...
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Is it necessary to replace functioning spark plugs?
I have a 2000 Mazda Protege that last had it's spark plugs replaced about 4-6 years ago (about 40k-60k miles). It's a commuter car, but it's a short commute and mild driving conditions; probably 85% ...
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How do I repair the O2 sensor in a 2001 Toyota Camry?
I have a 2001 Toyota Camry and the O2 sensor near the front of the car is bad (this is confirmed by the code that the computer has returned).
Though I'm not particularly knowledgable about cars (...
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What is the procedure for replacing a belt tensioner pulley on a 2002 Subaru Outback?
My wife's 2002 Subaru Outback (the Legacy body) has approximately 100K miles on the odometer. Under acceleration, I'm hearing a sound like a possible failing belt tensioner. It's a very distinct ...
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Alternative to Bajaj Pulsar 180 UG4 stock headlamp
I am from India and I own a Bajaj Pulsar 180 UG4 2012 motorcycle. I travel on the highway while coming back home from the office at night. I am not satisfied with the brightness of my stock head lamp, ...
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Procedure for throttle body and idle air control replacement (ford ranger)
I'll be replacing the throttle body in my 2004 Ford Ranger (engine v6 3.0L vin-U, mileage ~ 130000) as the result of my previous post (see here Is hot desert weather the source of my recurring car ...
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