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Can you use engine oil past it's monthly change cycle?
Can engine oil be used past it's monthly cycle?
If the manufacturer specified the oil/oil filter change interval to be every 5k mi or every 4 months,
but it took someone one 1 year 2 months to run the ...
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Problem woth my 03 Subaru Forester 2.5
So I replaced the motor and when I first did it. It was running good and then all hell broke loose start running really bad and the more I got liking into this problem I remember I broke something ...
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My 2009 Chevy Malibu Ltz
My car is smelling like it's burning metal and is making a winning sound while driving. Any advice on what it could be?
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02 Honda civic LX battery drain
Put a new alternator in and it's charging I believe I took the negative cable off and it said running but while driving is sputters dies out and then especially when the Sun goes down when it's ...
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Can a cheap OBDii reader plus an adapter cable read the fault codes from a 1999 BMW 316 compact?
I have a 1999 BMW 316 compact auto (e36) with a minor engine problem, I think it goes into "get you home mode" until it has warmed up. I also have a cheap Elm327 WiFi OBDii Interface ...
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Engine swapped my KIA but dont get a spark
I engine swapped my KIA optima 2.4L N/A with the 2.0L turbo variant, however when I use the original 2.4L N/A ECU I get spark from the plugs but when I swap the ECU to the 2.0L turbo variant I get no ...
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Hey guys can anyone tell me what size serpentine belt I need to by pass my ac compressor for a 2012 Infiniti Qx56
Hello I need the size serpentine belt to buy pass ac compressor for a 2012 Infiniti Qx56
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Honda CR-V 2008 disconnect passenger door from central lock
Recently I bought Honda CR-V 2008 and it has a problem with the front passenger door producing a loud cracking sound when locked and unlocked with a central lock (and it doesn't actually get locked ...
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brake pedal hits bottom and mechanics say it's OK
I had tires installed and after that, I noticed the brake pedal hits bottom if I press it hard enough. While in "D". The tire shop checked it and they say it's OK. There is no leak and ...
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Front driver squeal
2010 Jeep GC limited 4x4 recently purchased used. I replaced front bilateral wheel bearings, rotors, pads, upper & lower control arms along with cv joint on driver side. Dust plate was completely ...
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Peugeot 206 crashed repairing
Recently I've crashed my peugeot 206 and because of my financial issues , I can't repair it right now .
The car moves fine and there isn't any engine issues only the front is damaged and pushed ...
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Help diagnosing broken windscreen wiper on MK5 GOLF with loud noise
Upon starting the engine and activating the wipers, they move approximately 20 degrees before halting abruptly. Simultaneously, what I believe to be the wiper motor emits a loud droning noise for ...
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Royal Enfield classic 350 bs6 very low rpm and engine shutting down
My royal Enfield classic 350 bs6 reddit grey vehicle has some engine shutdown problem.
Sometimes when I start the vehicle, it was not starting automatically, I need to give some accelerator to get it ...
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How to restore music program
I changed the battery for my car - Axio NZE141. In the process I lost the music programs - How can I restore them? "Install the right disk" - where can i download the programs
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1984 Lincoln Town Car EEV-IV Bucking
I am working on a 1984 Lincoln Town Car with EEV-IV throttle body injection.
The car is entirely stock and extremely well taken care of, with all original systems on the car (air injection, EGR, cats)....
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Honda engine swap
I'm working on a 2002 Honda accord 3.0 and done an engine swap. I replaced the 3.0 with a 2005 Honda odyssey 3.5. Now the car will not go over 3000 rpms, what could cause this issue?
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Honda civic se sedan automatic immobilizer proplem
I removed the car's battery for 5 minutes, now the green light stays on with the key and the car won't start.
had it checked by an auto mechanic without finding a solution.
If I install a used ECU, ...
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2017 VWPassat RLINE 1.8T
I basically put some acidic and corrosive fluids inside of my windshield wiper reservoir tank didn’t notice it until a few weeks later and plenty of trips, using my fluid and cleaning my windows that ...
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2009 Jaguar xf 2.7 diesel battery issues
Car wouldnt start this morning and battery reading 11.66 v on the multimeter so time for a change I think.Looked to see the age of the battery and found this inscribed on the top of the battery.......
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Vehicle misfuel
I used a 2015 Peugeot Boxer Luton van ( 154K mileage ). It had a full tank of diesel to start and I travelled 300 miles , used roughly half a tank ,and then it broke down , there is a suggestion it ...
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Does the kilowatt rating of a starter indicate anything about the torque or quality of the starter?
I have been shopping for a starter for a John Deere Gator. The OEM starter is 0.9KW. There are several aftermarket starters that replace the OEM part number. The advertised kilowatts vary from 1 KW ...
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RPM drops quickly after letting off accelerator
The problem:
In my 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, the RPM drops down to around idle whenever I let off the accelerator pedal. It feels as if it were a manual shift car and somebody pushed the clutch pedal in ...
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very old battery but healthy - replace?
the battery in my vehicle was manufactured in the 41st week of 2017. I've never had any issues with it. In my online research, many sources say batteries last from 3-5 years, which would make my ...
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Long crank time when engine is warm/after car has been driven
My car has about 155,000 miles and it's a Toyota Avalon 2008 V6. A few months ago, my battery died and I got it replaced at AutoZone (by someone who, I found out, wasn't qualified). My car sounded ...
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Toyota Rav4 bucks in reverse
I drive a 2007 Toyota Rav4, and it bucks / jumps in reverse when backing up a steep hill or accelerating on flat ground.
When I first noticed the problem, I was backing up an unusually steep hill, so ...
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Why do some car devices such as some speed radar dectors use RJ11 for power cord?
Some car devices such as some speed radar dectors use RJ11 for power cord. E.g. the Uniddn R4 speed radar detector. What is the upside of using RJ11? I would have guessed that se UBS types would've ...
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2017 Nissan Sentra engine cranks but won't start
It has spark it has fuel it has compression but won't start and there's black soot on the ground behind my tailpipe.
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Rubbing noise from clutch
Vauxhall astra sri 2011 reg
When I drive car and it is in gear a grinding rubbing noise happens.
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Putty for exhaust manifold leak
Having some issues with a small exhaust leak from the exhaust manifold on my campervan. We got it taken to a mechanic to repair the manifold leak but he's ended up just making it worse. I dont have ...
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Do tires on a car with low mileage need replacement after 10 years?
I own an 8 year old Lexus NXt that has only 18500 miles on it. Car is garaged, and almost all driving is for short trips in LA in normal traffic. We live in an area of LA that has more temperate ...
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Why does my 2GR FE engine sound horrible when put in Drive?
I have a video showing the sound pretty well but the car sounds fine at idle in Neutral and Park but when put into drive it drops into this deep rumble.
Take a listen:
It's a 2007 Toyota Camry LE V6 3....
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what size tire is compatible with 225 45 17?
Looking for winter tires and rims. But can't find much for the 225 45 17 in a 5 x 100 bolt pattern size.
What are some optional other sizes I could put on my 2004 VW Jetta 1.8T?
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Where's passenger-side power window fuse
The front passenger-side window of my RAV4 2015 stopped working. The glass won't go up or down. I can see there is a fuse box down on the left side of the steering wheel. I can see DOOR D, DOOR R/R, ...
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Renault kwid 0.8 1st gear idle speed issue
I own a a Renault kwid 0.8 4 wheeler.it is my first car and it is used car. I don't have prior experience in owning a car.
I have noticed that in 1st gear without giving any gas the speed is reaching ...
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New tires, front brakes and rotors on 2010 VW CC Sport
Clunking noise became worse over next few days. Was told caliper bracket bolt was lost. Also parking brake light stayed on. My question is, what all damage could have occurred to my car? Could it ...
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8 seater, 4wd, towing capacity 10000 pounds does it exist in the USA or can anything me modified to meet that?
The CHEVY express 3500/GMC Savana is close but it's only 2WD. Can it be modified to have 4wd? There are other 4wd vans, but towing capacity is unclear/poor.
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My 2016 Chevrolet Spark started making a noise at high speeds, but then stopped. Is it safe to drive?
I was driving on the interstate and then my car started making this fluttering noise that sounded like when you go up a rollercoaster except if you went up them at 100mph. It only seemed to happen at ...
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The arm of my sparkplug somehow broke how concerned should I be?
I was driving my 2009 Toyota Corolla Ce on the highway today when my check engine light began flashing. So I got it towed back to my house for my grandpa to take a look at. He used a code reader to ...
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1980 Oldsmobile 98 electrical system went totally off after attempting to start it
Car has been sitting for 2 years. It had previously ran perfectly. I purchased a new battery. I checked cables and installed battery. Turned the ignition to on without attempting to start it and ...
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Why can some hatchbacks take a 2" hitch while others cannot?
When I shop for a 2" hitch to add to a particular hatchback, I find that some models will take a 2" hitch, while others will only take a 1.25" hitch.
Why is that? Is this, for example, ...
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Oil change drain plug
So im tryna do my oil change on my 2008 charger but i cannot get the bolt to go loose ive tried everything and im not tryna stripe it n leave it round
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2021 Toyota Venza Lighter Fuse Location
I had a radar detector hooked up to cigarette lighter outlet when all of a sudden the outlet lost power. I tested with other 12V cig cables to confirm and it indeed has no power.
As the first step in ...
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Driving on bedrock damages tracked machinery?
I’ve heard that driving on bedrock can damage steel-tracked machines like excavators and bulldozers. Something about bare rock being worse than driving on soil, asphalt, or gravel.
Is that true and ...
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1997 Chevy Blazer: Will a TCM from a 2001 work in a 1997?
1997 Chevy Blazer 4.3 4x4. Transmission has only one forward gear. Will a TCM from a 2001 Chevy Blazer work in my 1997?
Had a trouble code for shifting solenoid a and b and tc and tcm.
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I recently had a mini-failure on a 2 ton hydraulic jack, How do I verify it is still safe to use, or service it?
I recently had a mini-failure on a 2-ton hydraulic jack. Whilst I was lowering the vehicle, it started to give way and sounded a bit rough on the way down.
It may also have been a case of a slightly ...
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Sudden complete brake failure
2003 Honda Civic LX
I was driving down the highway when the car in front of me was heading to turn. I pushed down on the brakes, and they went straight to the floor. The brake light came on the ...
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Can bad wheel bearing noise get louder with increasing outdoor temperature?
I have self-diagnosed my RAV4 with a wheel bearing going bad. One thing I noticed:
During height of the day (10 am to 6 pm), when hottest: bearing scratching/grinding noise is loudest
Otherwise: ...
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Adding coolant into reservoir it comes out overflow on radiator
I changed water pump 02 gmc sierra 1500 and of course I had to drain the coolant system to do that . As I am adding coolant back into the system through the reservoir it is coming out radiator ...
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Will fixing first OBD2 misfire codes resolve the cascade of others downstream?
Looking at a car my kid wants to buy. 2012 Honda Civic LX. One owner, some service records, seemed to run fine in test drive. No colored exhaust gasses, no dashboard lights, sped on freeway, sudden ...
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My car keys are being “held” hostage after someone found them and removed the AirTag
So I think I dropped my car keys in the laundry room of the apartment where I live, but fortunately enough, I have an AirTag attached to it, and for added peace of mind, I have a steering wheel lock, ...
