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Heavy Towing 2007 Chevy Avalanche 5.3L [closed]
I'm going to be doing a bit of heavy towing with my truck. Up to and sometimes over its rated weights (approx 7000lbs). What can I do to add the necessary power and transmission performance that I'm ...
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Should we wait a few seconds before starting the engine?
My cousin told me when he enter his car, he put the key to ignition then count to 3 and start the engine.
The main reason of him doing that is to give enough time to fluids (I'm not sure which one) ...
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Non-starting Uno
Good morning to all
I have a Uno 1.1 Mia 2001 model. I have a problem of it not starting. One morning my wife was driving with it and some 1km from home, the car just died and did not want to start. ...
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Fuel rail pressure port size on 1985 Porsche 911
What fitting do I need to attach my pressure gauge (female 1/8" NPT) to the port on the fuel rail?
I know the port is metric but I'm not sure of the size.
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Clutch issue in 1995 Mazda Miata
My clutch pedal had absolutely no pressure unless I would pump it, but that wouldn't do much. It finally gave out so I changed the master cylinder next to the break cylinder with one that I know works ...
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Gear slips MM540 while applying clutch/stop accelerating
While I drive in 3rd gear its fine, but if I try to apply brakes/stop acceleration suddenly, 3rd gear slips into neutral position (Not exactly neutral) and while I try to put third gear again, it ...
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Smoke + water from exhaust while starting MM 540
Vehicle - Mahindra and Mahindra MM540 (1997)
Engine - Mahindra and Mahindra 540 1.9 peugeot Engine (inline-4)
Miles - ~75000 miles
When I start my jeep, smoke and oily water comes out through ...
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Converting floor jack to tranny jack?
Is it possible to adapt/convert a regular floor jack to a tranny jack for the purposes of lowering the transmission assembly?
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Replacing 3rd gear synchro on a Tacoma
I have a 4WD 2007 Tacoma V6 manual with 6 speeds. This model has a notorious reoccurring problem with its 3rd gear, which is due to the synchro going bad on that gear, as per many online testimonials....
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Can a Bad Valve Cover Gasket Cause Oil to be Burned?
I read here that a bad valve cover gasket can cause low engine pressure which will cause oil to be burnt.
Is this true? Exactly how would that work?
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No power situation - 1990 Mercury Couger
The engine won't turn over and there is no radio or power windows.
What is the connection with these three things all at once?
I replaced the coil and starter. Checked fuses, relays, etc. It ...
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What happens to a car engine when giving max throttle while not in gear
I was driving (well standing still actually) during rush hour, and I was suddenly wondering what would happen to a car engine when I would push the accelerator pedal all the way down while the engine ...
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Clicking noise when starting from low speed, going over bumps
I have an '04 Echo that had the sway bar link replaced. However, a new annoying sound has developed. It usually happens when I'm starting from a dead stop, or going over bumps at low speeds. The sound ...
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'04 Echo shock mounts, Type A vs Type B
So I'm noticing quite a bit of rust on my strut and near the mounts, and I was thinking about doing this myself. So when I dig into the service manual, and possibly ordering parts, I found a not so ...
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Is this rust on a new truck's underside normal?
I bought a new 2015 Ford F-150 and am wondering if this rust is common to the central Texas area? Is this anything I should try to fix?
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Immobiliser starter relay versus fuel pump relay
I want to be be able to immobilize a vehicle. The use case is for theft prevention.
All along I have been thinking in terms of disabling the starter relay, as discussed here,
Current from key to ...
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Standard mounting screw for vehicle relay
I have a MAH-112-C-4 relay that is supposed to be capable of working as a relay for fog light, head light, battery control, oil pumb control, fan control, air conditioner, harness.
There is a flange ...
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02 renault scenic. Metallic tapping sound when engaging the clutch
The other day my wife was driving the car when it lost much of its power and she described loosing power on the left side of the car. To the point that she checked the tires for punctures. This was ...
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ISUZU CUBIC mixing oil in coolant
ISUZU CUBIC - CITIBUS
ENGINE - 6hh1, 8300cc, 6 Cylinder, No Turbo
I have this Isuzu with the above description. It is mixing oil and water coolant. I did not find water in the crankcase but found oil ...
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Ditch water in radiator
I lost a coolant hose going down the road and all my antifreeze was gone. I found a puddle along the road and filled my radiator back up after I fixed the hose. Will this cause electrolysis in my ...
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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee battery issues
Nearing 200,000 miles on this car, so it's beginning to have issues here and there. The most recent being that it dies when not being driven. This car was driven on a daily basis until I went to ...
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Dodge Caravan 2000 sudden rev
My Dodge Caravan 2000 suddenly revs at high speeds. When travelling at 70km/h, the rpm would suddenly go from 1.5k to 2-2.5k instantly and jerks afterward.
I'm not really a car guy so if you guys ...
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Mazda MPV 2005 only fits 500ml of window washer fluid
I have a Japanese manufacturer Mazda MPV 2005 and had the washing fluid tank completely empty, ie. it was not spraying anymore.
I filled this up with a mix of window washer fluid and water, but to my ...
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CAN Bus action list
I have an ELM327 Bluetooth, which I'm linking to ubuntu powered PC.
My end goal is to install a raspberry pi into the car and have it automate things like automatically opening the roof and locking ...
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2nd starter installed that is just spinning and not engaging the flywheel
I have a 2000 Chrysler cirrus 6cyl 2.5 24 valve multi port injection. Originally I had backed my car in and parked, then tried to start the car but only got clicking. I found out later that at that ...
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Oil in the cooling system on S10 V-6 4.3 [closed]
2000 Chevy S10 w/4.3 V-6. The top radiator blew and began to overheat. I stopped and saw oil mixed with cooling fluid everywhere. I replaced the hose and thermostat, flushed the cooling system and ...
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How to fix 2007 Dodge Ram Hemi Overdrive Problem
When my friend is going at least 70 MPH the overdrive doesn't work.
And sometimes the overdrive doesn't work when he's going 40 MPH!
What could I do to fix the problem.
And I would like to avoid ...
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05 Mustang electrical problems
I have a 05 Mustang base V6 auto. Headlights won't stay on. Sometimes high beam works. Everyday it's different. Last night when the fans turned on the lights would come on the off again when the fans ...
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My 2002 vw golf keeps dying?
Hi Just wondering if anyone can help on this subject before I give up and sell it for spares!
My VW golf (2002) had battery problems where I was going out to start the car and it would attempt to ...
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2007 Suzuki Forenza motor [closed]
I took my 2007 Suzuki Forenza in for regular maintenance to replace timing belt, nothing was wrong with it. I was just following suggested time to change. They changed it and the water pump, but put ...
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Dust Under the Doors
Last year, we purchased 2010 Ford Taures Limited. We live on a gravel road & must drive on it for approximately 2 miles before we hit pavement.
The drier the road becomes, the dustier it is. ...
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Car will not start
My car idle up at the light, then cut off. It will not start at all now when I turn the key. There is no sound. I had the battery checked and it's good. I have a new alternator and I checked all fuses....
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Resurfacing brake rotators without replacing pads
I had my 300C Chrysler serviced for brake issue some time ago. They said that there was wear on both front and rear brakes. They changed the front pads, and said that there was pulsation when braking,...
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Car stalls after running
My 94 Chrysler Concorde stalls after it runs a few miles. It will start up again after I wait a few minutes or stalls but to eventually kick over just to do the same thing again. I had the carburetor ...
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Grinding when shifting into 1st from a stop
My car (2013 Ford Focus, 12k miles, 5 speed manual) suddenly started to grind when shifting into 1st from a stop about halfway through my commute home. I realized that if I depress the clutch for long ...
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How to bleed Toyota Tacoma clutch system?
Vehicle: 2007 Toyota Tacoma 4WD v6 6 speed
I found this tutorial on pre-bleeding but it is generic (not vehicle specific) and I think there are differences between the cylinder it uses and Tacoma's, ...
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Water is dropping from car?
I bought a car yesterday. A 2009 Nissan.
Today, I noticed that water is dripping under the front passenger seat.
Is there anyone who knows what the source of the water might be?
Shah
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2008 Toyota Corolla - Overheated while idling, coolant full or very slightly low
My car decided to overheat yesterday. It was noticed while we were waiting to pick someone up from the airport. We shut the car off until they arrived. (15 minutes or so) We then drove home with the ...
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Fiat Punto Door Dent
I recently dented my Fiat Punto Active 8v 3 Door Hatchback.
I'm looking into buying this dual suction cup to remove the dent. With the severity of the damage, do you think I'd be successful with such ...
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Fuel Efficiency vs Engine capacity [duplicate]
How come there are cars with 1500cc engine producing with better fuel efficiency than a 800cc motorcycle with roughly the same amount of bhp?
For example a Suzuki Splash with 1200cc and 87bhp returns ...
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Replaced rear rotors and pads, now both rotors hot on first test drive
Yesterday I replaced the rotors and pads on my 09 Mini Cooper. I thought it went well, but in the first short test drive, it feels like the emergency brake is set a bit. I drove a half mile, and both ...
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Brake Pads worn in under two months
Vehicle: 2000 Chevy Blazer 4WD 4.3L V6 Engine
Current Symptoms (I suspect this might be the symptoms of 2 over-lapping problems?)
Brake light comes on. It then goes off if I press the brake to the ...
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New breaker points not working
I'm trying to replace the breaker point on my 1980 Oldsmobile, trying to fix some spurious misfires and engine stalls.
The car was converted to gasoline in the early nineties or late eighties, engine ...
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How to test charge-holding condition of car lead acid battery
One of our cars recently had problems starting on a ~70°F day, after having the headlights on for 10-15mins with the engine stopped, post a 20 mile drive.
The decision was to replace the battery, ...
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New clutch master cylinder not filling with fluid after replacement
Vehicle: 2007 Toyota Tacoma 4WD v6 6 speed
I installed a new master cylinder (the truck is at about 120K mi) but when I reconnected all the plumbing, it seems like it is not filling with fluid. The ...
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How much air should a tire lose each month?
How much air does a tire typically lose each month?
Do nitrogen-filled tires actually lose less air (well, nitrogen) each month? If so, what's normal for them?
According to a tire store manager I ...
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What's an acceptable battery power drop on light load?
After an overnight rest in the warm weather (above 16 degC), unlocking my 2008 Jetta 2.5L SE, my OEM battery with the minimal "welcome" electronics -- remote open of the driver door a few seconds ...
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What is the cause of a soft brake pedal after bleeding?
I installed new rear calipers on both sides, new pads on all four wheels, and bled brakes with engine off, then with engine on, two times each. The pedal is hard when the engine is off and extremely ...
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How to clean brake fluid spillage from vehicle floor?
I had a leak out of my clutch master cylinder for quite a long time (until I figured what it was causing it). The floor mat is pretty soaked in brake fluid (and I am replacing it) but there are also ...
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How to avoid having air bubbles in clutch line after cylinder replacement?
I am in the process of replacing the clutch master cylinder on my 2007 v6 Tacoma. When I detached the old one, I tried to minimize the leakage of the brake fluid. Once I put the new part in and add ...
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