I admit to never driving anything more than my Subaru Outback which I traded in on a Toyota. I need a 4WD with good tires and clearance to drive dirt/rock poor roads and in snow, primarily for photographic expeditions into the wilderness.... Been looking at Jeeps, Toyota pickups, attracted to the...

I've posted a pic of a serpentine belt we removed after only being on a week from a '92 Jeep. Not sure if it's a case of just super old material (on the store rack for 2 years) or what that caused it to fray and break. Couldn't find any obvious problem with bearings or pulleys as a possible cause...

First off, I am familiar with cars but this is my first 4x4. My truck has a clunking sensation from the front when turning in a tight radius, it's worse in 4 wheel drive. I've replaced CV joints in front wheel drive cars and the symptoms seem to be the same. What am I likely looking at here as my...

I have a 97 cherokee 4.0L Auto, with just 68K miles. In three years all I have had to do is basic servicing. I have had zero faults. Last weekend it would not start (no spark or fuel being injected), and a friend towed me home. I have since spent several hours on the web to try and find a fix. I...

Anyone here been out 4 wheeling with their MLs? I take mine out every chance I get, in the snow too!, and the sand. Not as serious as most folks who have modified their rigs. I did installed larger tires on mine with more 'teeth' on them. :^)

I can't get fuel from the tank on 79 Scout II. Carb so it just has a sock type filter in the tank, pump is on the engine. I know line is clear after the tank and pump is OK because I hung gallon can from door handle, put line between tank and pump into the can and moved it from the driveway to...

I would like some opinions about my idea of increasing the life of my automatic tranny. When I run up on slow changing lights or stoped traffic like at train tracks I like to shift my tranny into N. Do you feel this reduces wear or actually increases wear or does not make any difference. Im...

I just bought a 2000 Nissan Frontier. I took it on a 6 hour road trip, and right at the beginning of the trip I had to put the truck in 4x4 Hi to drive over a snowy and icy pass. I shifted the 4x4 lever back to 2 Hi, but didn't realize I had to reverse the vehicle to get it out of 4wd. I...

What to buy ? a 4 cyl SUV ? My sister lives in the San Fran Bay Area, CA. She has 2 children who are 16 and 14. So they are quite tall. She is looking for a 4 cylinder SUV that will accomodate her kids comfortably in the rear seat. She does not need a 4x4 / all AWD. She was told that she would...

Hi, I live in Colorado where it is very sunny but can get snowy at times. So, I would like a car that is a convertible but can handle the snow. Other than the Jeep Wrangler, what other convertibles are 4X4 or all wheel drive? Thanks,

I removed and replaced the same distributor marking and insuring it was correctly installed. I had unplugged and plugged the electronic timing advance with he engine running. Now when I drive in light traffic over a long period (about 40 minutes) it will gradually over heat (AC on and in 90degree...

Winter's finally hit us here in Minnesota. When I go to start my '98 Jeep Cherokee (4.0 liter, 100K miles) there's a high pitched wining sound that goes away in 2-3 minutes. I first assumed it was a belt, but then placed my hand on the distributor cap. I felt vibrations there, which went away...

Among the pics of the awful tsunami damage, is a shot of what looks just like a Zuke Samurai that has an extended cab & a blocked-off rear bed area. Anyone know what such a vehicle may be?

I have an automatic V6 1990 Toyota 4Runner with real high mileage. It runs great except when cold. When I come to the first complete stop after starting up in the morning, it slips into neutral for a couple of seconds then back into gear. It's fine when warmed up. Any ideas? Thx.

With most vehicles there is lettering glued on the car which usually has the brand and model. Does anyone know the best way to remove it without messing up the vehicle?

have a 95 land rover discovery that is draining the battery every night? any ideas as to what could be doing it? No lights no radio are left on but something is draining it and its driving me nuts Any help would be most welcomed -- Posted using the http://www.autoforumz.com interface, at author's...

I've got a 1/2 Suburban and I want to upgrade so I can tow more. Unfotunately, I also have some scarred sciatic nerves that hurt more when subjected to rough rides. The suburban is great, great seat support, sits up high and overall I can tolerate its bumps pretty well. I know the next size up is...

1995 Jeep 4.0L Runs fine except every once in a while it shuts down at highway speeds. Lost power for split second and then pops right back on. Stalled once on highway approx.70mph and was able to recrank before getting railed. No codes show on scanner. Possible crank sensor, fuel filter or...

Greetings, I just picked up a used 1999 Jeep Wrangler. It currently has 32" tires on it, but the tread is wearing thing and I will be in the market for new tires pretty soon. I want to purchase new tires and wheels and I am just looking for suggestions and comments to what this will...