I am trying to help my brother in law with his 1990 ranger. Its got the 2.3 8 plug motor. He is looking for the part number of the DPFE sensor. And what other vehicles and years of sensors would swap with it? Also, before he got the truck, someone removed the plugged cat. (Hollowed it out i...

I am trying to diagnose my starter on my 96 s10 2.2. The shop manual says its a SD210. Seems to be 94-96 only. It motor always spins when the key is turned but it does not want to engage into the flywheel and turn over the engine. Its worse after the truck is hot. Does this sound like a starter...

What sets the speedometer calibration in a electrical shifted 4l60E with no speedometer cable and VSS only? Are all the VSS's the same with no replaceable rotor with different teeth for different gear ratios? How would you change the speedo calibration if you changed the rear end...

I have the shop manuals for my 1996 S10. two blue manuals about the size of small phone books I am trying to help a friend with a problem on a 1996 1 ton tow truck. It blows the tail light fuse when the high beams are put on. Seems to be the multi function switch. I went to may manuals to look...

OBD2 (from AZ) 1.)Low Coolant, 2.)Thermostat defective, 3.)ECT defective Coolant is up to proper level-could there be an air gap at the ECT? Temp gauge and heat are working. If there is no air gap at the ECT, that would seem to be bad. 85K,2nd owner-with moderate knowledge. Anything to...

I have a noise that sounds like a small plane droning that changes pitch as speed increases. I think it's the left-side. Sound doesn't change when turning. It starts at 20 MPH. It doesn't stop when I brake slightly or take it out-of-gear. Very low mileage...around 60K. Thanks for any ideas or where...

I have been quoted some prices on some potential repairs to my 95 Jeep Wrangler, but being a non-technical owner (I just drive the thing, I don't know how it works) I have a hard time understanding these problems, guaging how important they really are, and guessing whether or not I am getting a...

Hi - The A/C compressor on my 96 Buick Skylark with 3.1 V6 squeals when A/C is turned OFF, which I interpret as a shot pulley bearing. With compressor clutch engaged, noise goes away, everything works fine. All the compressor placard says is "Harrison 153" and some info about the refrigerant and...

I have Zemco ZT1 driving computer with a spare gas sensor. I am looking for the magnetic pick up or infor on it.

I got a jump starter battery for my car. However, it does not contain a cord for me to plug it into the wall! Is there a good place to get such a cord? I would rather not purchase a gigantic cord that is like 20 or 25 feet. Thanks.

What are some of the best steps to take to ensure vehicle safety in the winter weather?

I was just wondering if having low air pressure in your tires can increase skidding in winter weather.

Can someone explain why there are 3 light settings on a BMW 328is? The first setting is off. The second setting seems to be all night lights on except headlights. The third setting seems to be all night lights on including headlights. What is the purpose of this second setting?

When driving with cables, is it normal for there to be loud vibrations when not on snow? How do most people deal with this? Earplugs?

Anyone know if a BMW 328is will heat up without the engine on?

I was just wondering why most cars don't have a digital readout of your current speed as opposed to the gauge. I think a readout would be easier for the brain to process, possibly reducing accidents.

What do you guys think about using warm water for de-icing a vehicle? What about room temperature water?

Anyone know what BMW was doing during World War 2? I was just wondering, but it seems hard to find info.

If you use an ice scraper on your car and scrape too quickly, can you damage your car windows? How likely is that?

I was trying to drive up a snowy hill, but my car stalled. I pressed hard on the gas, and my car filled with fumes for some reason. Were the fumes probably just from being in the same position, or could something else have been going wrong?