I ran across mention of this as an accurate method to analyze exhaust. What is it? Thanks in advance.

I drive an ice cream truck part-time and the other day my transmission went. The mechanic said that they would either find a used one, which they haven't or he would have to REBUILD one. In general, how many days does it take to REBUILD a transmission on a small truck? And... when you use the...

87 Lebaron. Obvious freon blowout under hood but leak not detectable as oily freon is all over the hoses, compressor, hood, etc. Other than fully evacuating and recharging the system including tracer dye to detect the leak, is there a better way to find the leak without spending $200? Can one...

the trucks , buses are made flat on the face , causing it to act as a bluff body, which increases air drag, cant we assign the shape of cars to the trucks and buses

Once I get the broken water pump bolt removed from my 93 F150 5.0 liter... the next question is what do I use for a replacement? I'm assuming it's a Grade 5 type bolt - is that correct? Do I need to go to a dealer or will any Grade 5 bolt (of the right size obviously_) work?

what's the trick to greasing a throwout bearing? ISTR you get a pot full of boiling water, fill a smaller pot with grease, set in boiling water and let warm up, dunk bearing in grease and let it "cook" for a while, wipe clean, install. Is this right? There's a reason I'm reusing an old throwout...

I just bought a commuter car and it's got a heavy smoke odor from the previous owner. It's got cloth interior. I plan to clean it thoroughly, but can someone offer some tips to reduce the smoke odor?

98 Ford Windstar Had Trans rebuilt.After 100 miles took it back to have them check weird shifting.They pull up codes saying IMRC bad on bank one of engine .OK They cant do anything till my regular mechanic can fix IMRC problem.So I go and pick it up and to my dismay there is an extra 70 miles on...

My owners manual for a 2001 Dodge Intrepid said use ATF + 4. I havn't seen it. Is it the same as ATF DEXTRON H ???

2002 S10 4.3 with about 38k on it. Noticed last night that oil pressure gauge was reading lower than normal. Midscale is 275 kpa (39 PSI) and it normally runs about there or higher when hot at highway speed Last night it was down about 1/4 scale at speed which it normally only would go when at idle...

Hi, first time poster on this group.... thought i'd stray away from some of the other groups/forums/boards and a general audience. Would it be a plausible idea to have a hard coating done on various engine internals? If you didn't know, Titanium Nitride is that golden film stuff you see on drill...

On Mon, 16 Jan 2006 22:43:07 GMT, "Dennis" > wrote: >>>We had the same problem on our 04 Sebring. >>>Took it to the local dealer and he adjusted the top to fit down over the >>>drivers window a little tighter. >>>No leaks since. >>> >> >> Thanks for the response. Does anyone...

Hi, i want to change the spark plugs on my 1995, 1.3 GL Corolla. Does it really make much difference to reset the plug gap when you buy them new. They generally seem just a tad wider than the Toyota car manual recommends. Do most garages really bother doing this I wonder when they change the plugs ?

Look at the performance specs, comparing it to GM's 5300 V8: 4200 I6: DOHC, VVT, 291 HP, 277 lbs-ft, 16/22 mpg 5300 V8: OHV, 300 HP, 330 lbs-ft, 16/22 mpg These engines are both available on GM's midsize SUVs (Envoy, Trailblazer, etc). I recall hearing that the 5300 V8 is actually a good deal...

My car has aftermarket wheels and they are non-located -- ie. they do not sit over the wheel hub; they are only held on by the four studs and wheel nuts. Also they are somewhat heavier than the factory wheels. This has always concerned me a bit, as it means that the entire weight of the car is...

Hi; I have a 1972 Riviera with a 455 cid engine. I would like to put aftermarket fuel injection in it to increase drivability. Please provide what kits I would need, and any info on the subject. Thanks

Can you help me diagnose what is causing heavy shimmy upon braking? My '98 4Runner 2WD with about 50K miles is vibrating heavily when braking at highway speeds. It does not vibrate under any other conditions. The cause is perplexing me. Here is all that I know. - The 2WD 4Runner is not equipped...

Hi - I own a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara (and have owned it for over two years). Recently, it has started to emit a really bad burning smell immediately after riding the clutch a bit (like when I am pulling out of a parallel parking spot on a hill). My car NEVER did this before and just starting...

is it possible to substitute power steering fluid for a synthetic brand oil additive e.g., slick 50, prolong, duralube? Larry Von

I work at a Chevy dealership. I was pulling a monstrous SUV into a tight stall and scraped the side. I am told that I need to pay for the $600 in damages. Shouldn't the dealership have insurance for this? This is the first time I have ever done this.