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Questions about general routine maintenance of a vehicle or engine.
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Any recommendations on vehicle maintenance software for the DIYer?
I used CarCare in a past life, and synced it with my PDA (Age comes out). I was satisfied with it, and it allowed for me to track all kinds of things. This was a while ago tho, and I remember it track …
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Where can I go to do basic work on my vehicle?
Search for hobby shops. Some of the nicer ones have a lift, and tools.
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Most important preventive maintenance for high-mileage car?
In all honesty the manufacturers recommended maintenance is key. They tell when, and what to do. … If you bought the car used, look at the mileage applicable and do all the maintenance you think was not done. The next time, you should be where they want you to be, and continue. …
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What is the best practice to maintain a bike?
First, and foremost break it in properly. There is a reason they recommended, and it might make life easier later on. Follow you service manual, and make a habit of keeping tires at proper pressure. I …
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What is this tank for ?
It is likely a power steering reservoir, and it should be labeled as such. You do not put anything in it, unless it is low. If it is low, and you are hearing whine, check for a leak. Some power steeri …
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How to remove dipstick tube from 2003 Acura TL?
If the manual says there is only one bolt, it might simply be stuck. Can you wiggle it, and it rotates? Sometimes the just have some build up that is making it difficult to remove.
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What else should I replace when replacing valve cover gasket?
If you were recommended a valve cover gasket because it was leaking, just make sure that the fastener seals are also replaced. If not, they are guaranteed to go next. As far as any other components go …
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Which provides better engine flushing, traditional flushing oil or adding a flush additive t...
Have you tried sea foam? I use Castrol Syntec, and run sea foam before my oil changes. I run it about 40 miles, which is the trip to where I change it, and it keeps my engine clean. I'm not sure how g …
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How do you aim the headlights in a 2001 Saturn LS1?
There is always a couple of adjustment screws, and this link seems to describe it fairly throughly
How do you properly aim headlights?
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Is Anti-Seize a lubricant, abrasive, or both?
This is an educated assumption...
In geology a mineral's hardness is measured according to different scales. A common one is Mohs scale of hardness, which ranks minerals from softest (talc) to hardest …
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Changed radiator, now have misfiring?
Did the car ever overheat? If so, look at your oil. The head gasket could have gone bad, and the crack was easier for the leak to use than the head. Also, you should pressure test the system and see i …
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