Car is just bought by a kid just learning to drive (he's 16). 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES Neighbors asked me to teach him how to replace the oxygen sensor (due to emissions code). The threads were stripped and "filled" with some kind of hardened "metal paste". The new part is a Denso 234-4739...

Just curious about something. I've been trying to find a set of replacment amber 7440 bulbs for the front and rear turn signals on my 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX. I don't need them right now, but I keep several spare bulbs in a kit in my trunk. Can't seem to find the amber ones in the aftermarket. ...

Awl -- KiddingHisSelf has been awfully quiet as of late. One can only hope the bliss will continue, but it may just be the lull before another hysterical menstruating storm..... Hopefully this will shut him up a little bit longer.... or act as a maxi-pad..... Previously I estimated my...

Recently looked at some 2012 Camrys at a local Toyota dealer and was somewhat shocked to see that none of the power plants had exhaust manifold covers. While the average Joe/Jane probably wouldn't notice anything amiss, this was the first thing I noticed after popping the hood. The salesman...

In the process of trying to replace my O2 (Oxygen) sensor on my 1993 honda civic EX, I broke the old one off. I tried some usual stuff, knocking it with a hammer, liberal WD-40, running the car for a bit to heat up the manifold. Anyway, TINK! it broke. Any suggestions? Two pictures of the...

Irrespective of the age, make or model, what are currently your 3 favorite muscle cars and please separately say why, for each fave one named. You don't have to offer only ultra technical-mechanical reasons, but it's fine if that stuff is mentioned.

Went to Firestone today because I have a slow leak in one of my tires. The car is a 2002 Subaru Impreza TS with factory spec tires 195/60/R15. Turns out the slow leak was due to a puncture in the sidewall of the tire, so that tire is garbage. The tires are all about a year old and have...

Steering wheel shimmys from side to side increasing violently at speeds over 60mph. 42,000 miles to date. Steps already taken: All Tires balanced - Steering wheel still vibrates. Balance rechecked - still vibrates. Found and replaced wobbly rim(whole rim sways), reinstall and balance tire -...

Hi, After much media coverage that diesels were coming real soon now, the number of available diesels are not that many. My hunch on why this is happening is the price of diesel fuel. Where I am in New York, diesel fuel is priced above Regular Petrol grade by about 60 cents. So all the cost...

....by mounting or rotating tires? I don't see how, BUT keep reading. At my last oil change, I got new tires installed on my company car. I immediately noticed an increase in road noise, but chalked it up to the different tread of the new tires (Uniroyal Tiger Paw vs. Goodyear Integrity) and...

It has come to my attention that the 2010 Mustang apparently has sequential rear turn signals; however, my understanding has always been that they were prohibited by FMVSS 108 and in fact a quick google turned up a reference to a "docket 15333" 6/3/03 Sequentially illuminated LED stop and turn...

I'm trying to convince someone to remove four junk automobiles from their property. Other than anecdotal evidence, are there any statistics or studies (insurance companies, etc) that show that once a vehicle has been inoperative for a certain amount of time, the odds that it will ever be repaired...

Just wanted to take a little survey here............... In your opinion, what is the Number One "worst" thing that you can do to a transmission?

These are priced at 1/4 the cost of US made rotors - $20 vs. $80. They are for the rear brakes on a Nissan Altima. I've heard quality of Chinese parts has improved significantly in the last few years. Can anyone confirm this?

Toyota is also halting production of those vehicles as it tries to contain the fallout after two damaging recalls raised questions about its safety record and further threaten its reputation. From The Detroit...

buyer wrote: > Gas prices are set to increase significantly with crude prices closing > @ $90.60 a barrel. It was trading in the mid 60s a month ago. I am > trying to create a group that focusses attention on significant > consumer issues. I have posted links to a few articles that may > interest...

I'm wondering if hydrogen can be used in CNG (compressed natural gas) fueling systems? CNG systems store the gas in high-pressure tanks; hydrogen can be stored under the same pressure as well. If so, hydrogen could potentially be generated in each consumer's home via electrolysis of water, with...

I have a v-6 mitsubishi that burst a hose. It was brought home and was smoking hot. After forty minutes of trying, I can't get any water into the block. All the engine wants to do is get hot. Do thermostats get ruined after being subjected to high heat--no coolant situations?

I am looking at replacing my spark plugs in a 3.8l GM engine (high mileage) and was looking at those NGK G-Power Plugs but a friend of mine says just put the cheapy AC Delco, because the platinum won't make any difference except possible quicker starts, but not worth the money... Is there...

1986 BMW325e 178,000 miles: First test: FAILED NOx . So I changed oil and oil filter,spark plugs and air filter. Ran a full tank of gas with a bottle of Guaranteed to Pass and put a bottle of Heet in tank before retest with Chevron 87 octane gas. I ran the car for over 1/2 hour before retest to get...