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How long should I wait for engine to cool down before I can check coolant?

Oct 11 '18 at 15:34 Stilez 131

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What is cross threading/a cross threaded wheel nut\stud?

stripped-thread thread

Aug 29 '18 at 14:46 fred_dot_u 2,026

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Car heater taking too long to come on if at all?

heater

Dec 1 '17 at 16:15 James Wilson 994

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Is it important for oil to be present while engine is off?

oil long-term-storage

Jan 24 at 6:11 Michael DiGregorio 74

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Is there a special way to repair fiberglass bumper?

paint bumper

1d ago Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2♦ 116k

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How do I know my engine is safe after I've been runing with below minimum coolant?

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Feb 12 at 13:51 raydowe 2,772

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Can Exhaust leaks be repaired by welding?

exhaust leak welding

Jan 16 at 16:02 Community♦ 1

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What is best way to fix this loose bumper?

repair bumper

Nov 14 '18 at 10:02 Community♦ 1

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Are compression tests neccessary?

compression-testing

Oct 31 '18 at 20:34 masospaghetti 448

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Why do you people run distilled water on cooling system and flush it, is it neccesary?

coolant cooling-system

Oct 28 '18 at 13:57 Marcel 1

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Do you need to start engine to check level while doing an oil and filter?

oil-change

Oct 19 '18 at 4:56 Greg H 189

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Do wheel alignments needs to be done after any repairs?

repair alignment

Sep 17 '18 at 16:54 Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2♦ 116k

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Does obd scanner remove check engine light only or doers it also removes unfixed codes from memory?

obd-ii

Jun 8 '18 at 23:53 Milison 584

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Why does new clutch have much lower biting point?

clutch hyundai coupe

May 7 '18 at 22:09 Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2♦ 116k

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Should car heater be working when engine is on but I am not driving?

heater

Dec 6 '17 at 23:55 Evren Yurtesen 1,073

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Can you always use a higher API S code?

oil

Oct 5 at 18:02 Community♦ 1

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When buying an engine, how to ensure it isn't stolen?

engine

Sep 22 at 13:35 Community♦ 1

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What can cause a wheel to fall off/hub to break?

wheels bearing lug-nut

Mar 6 at 1:08 Brian 1

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Do you really need to replace split pins? (aka: cotter pins)

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Dec 9 at 11:13 Community♦ 1

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Is it important to treat small surface rust on a bonnet?

rust body-work

Nov 26 at 23:01 Community♦ 1

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Does having no oil/thinner oil make an engine feel more revvy/lively?

performance oil-viscosity

Nov 20 '18 at 14:02 Community♦ 1

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What causes the difference in quality between engine oil brands?

oil

Nov 8 '18 at 16:01 Community♦ 1

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Can a cars chassis degrade, if so how and would this be noticeable?

chassis

Oct 31 '18 at 9:59 motosubatsu 7,187

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Metalic smell when banging fender panel

safety metal

Oct 29 '18 at 11:05 GdD 6,873

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Why are car fluid suction pumps not popular with mechanics (for oil changes) and would you recommend them for home mechanics?

oil-change

Oct 18 '18 at 17:54 James Wilson 994

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Can higher rpm exacerbate an engine leaking\burning oil?

oil-leak

Oct 18 '18 at 14:14 method 1,533

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Can you have coolant in the resevoir tank while the radiator is low on coolant?

coolant leak coolant-reservoir

Oct 1 '18 at 15:54 Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2♦ 116k

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Do you really need to clean air filter housing?

air-filter

Sep 19 '18 at 9:30 James Wilson 994

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What is this substance going through air filter?

air-filter

Sep 9 '18 at 0:24 PeteCon 7,107

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Does rolling ball sound mean cv boot is leaking, cv joint is faulty or other?

noise leak cv-joint cv-boot

Sep 6 '18 at 14:04 Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2♦ 116k

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178 Questions

How long should I wait for engine to cool down before I can check coolant?

What is cross threading/a cross threaded wheel nut\stud?

Car heater taking too long to come on if at all?

Is it important for oil to be present while engine is off?

Is there a special way to repair fiberglass bumper?

How do I know my engine is safe after I've been runing with below minimum coolant?

Can Exhaust leaks be repaired by welding?

What is best way to fix this loose bumper?

Are compression tests neccessary?

Why do you people run distilled water on cooling system and flush it, is it neccesary?

Do you need to start engine to check level while doing an oil and filter?

Do wheel alignments needs to be done after any repairs?

Does obd scanner remove check engine light only or doers it also removes unfixed codes from memory?

Why does new clutch have much lower biting point?

Should car heater be working when engine is on but I am not driving?

Can you always use a higher API S code?

When buying an engine, how to ensure it isn't stolen?

What can cause a wheel to fall off/hub to break?

Do you really need to replace split pins? (aka: cotter pins)

Is it important to treat small surface rust on a bonnet?

Does having no oil/thinner oil make an engine feel more revvy/lively?

What causes the difference in quality between engine oil brands?

Can a cars chassis degrade, if so how and would this be noticeable?

Metalic smell when banging fender panel

Why are car fluid suction pumps not popular with mechanics (for oil changes) and would you recommend them for home mechanics?

Can higher rpm exacerbate an engine leaking\burning oil?

Can you have coolant in the resevoir tank while the radiator is low on coolant?

Do you really need to clean air filter housing?

What is this substance going through air filter?

Does rolling ball sound mean cv boot is leaking, cv joint is faulty or other?