Can anyone explain why all-terrain tires with deep treads don't last significantly longer than car tires with relatively shallow treads? By the time my A/T tires are getting old, they still have more apparent tread depth than some new street tires. Is wear mostly about the hardness of the...

My wipers keep parking in the upward postion when the switch is on intermedate position. They should be parking in the downward position. What is wrong with them?

Right off, I'm well aware of the weakness of the CD4E trans but I picked this car up cheap enough that I'm prepared to install a rebuild if needed. Before I spend the big bucks I would like to confirm the worst - here's what I know: 1. Car will not move in any gear and there is no feeling of it...

Right off, I'm well aware of the weakness of the CD4E trans but I picked this car up cheap enough that I'm prepared to install a rebuild if needed. Before I spend the big bucks I would like to confirm the worst - here's what I know: 1. Car will not move in any gear and there is no feeling of it...

I changed the water pump, and now the drain valve will not stop dripping. It's about 1 drop every 3 seconds. How does the dang thing come out so I can replace (I'm guessing here) the o-ring? It's a plastic petcock, kinda like a water faucet. The valve turns out about 1/4 to 1/2 turn, then...

I don't know how smart the OBD II is on my 98 Surburban. The car has 100K mi on it and the O2 sensors may well be original. Before I think about changing them, will the OBD II give me any indication that they need to be replaced? Car runs fine and passes smog, but as we all know, O2 sensors...

Does anyone know how to recognize Isuzu diesel engine form Opel diesel engine in Opel Astra after 1999?

I probably should know this, but have had a mental block! I've removed a sports steering wheel fitted to my car (suzuki swift) because was missing the horn button in the centre. The previous owner had re-routed the horn to a button on the dashboard. I want to refit the original type steering wheel...

I have a 2000 Nissan Altima and the A/C is starting to act up. Some times it will cool and some times it won't. The coolant level is fine. There doesn't seem to be a problem with the switch. I have been told that it might be the air gap, trash in an expansion valve and that if it's either I...

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Bad metal to metal sound coming from passenger side rear wheel each time wheel rotates to a certain position. When brakes are applied the noise stops. Comments or suggestions?

My newly bought '90 BMW E34 failed the safety inspection because of, among other things, a rusted rocker panel. What's the easiest and cheapest way to get it to pass? I'm thinking about cutting a metal piece and welding it over the holes, but I'm not sure that will be enough. I have a stick...

Recently bought a 2001 Eldo after checking a dozen out. I noticed a common fault with at least three of them was a cracked and split vinyl door pull on the driver's side. The finger slot definately needs some reinforcing. Anything out there as an after market add-on?

Hi group: A friend of mine is asking for my assistance in selling his 1995 Buick Grand Sport Coupe. I went to the websites of Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book and the results for a private seller were quite different from each other. For Edmunds I inputted the following variables: Condition of...

My remote entry battery died on my Saturn SC-2 on the way out of the a restaurant. So, I opened the door with the key. My boyfriend was driving and did not start the car in time to disarm my Saturn Security System. Now, no matter what I do, the car will not start. I followed the directions that...

It's common to see oil on a Millenia intercooler? When I took out the front intercooler radiator I saw a line of oil coming out from the intercooler tubes. Not a river of oil just a little quantity. thanks --...

Does anyone have suggestions for starting a car that has been parked for 10+ years? 1964 Ford, last started 10 years ago. Hoping to get feedback to safely turn this engine over WITHOUT damage and then I will work my way through the remainder of the car. Also any connections for...

replaced the rotors/pads on my 91 929 yesterday. pretty much a breeze, and i have a new favorite tool--the impact wrench! I have been working on my own cars for 20 years, and never came across the need or heard of this tool. just a note to anyone who tries tho remove the rear rotors--there...

hi, I need to remove engine on a 1996 Ford Aspire. Can this be removed without removing trans with it. Please say yes, so I wont have to remove those axles. thanks kevin

The stock (OEM) battery is type MF 68 AH (600 CCA), which isn't readily available in the USA, and most battery companies don't list a replacement battery. The notable exception is Interstate, which specifies type 24T. After considerable research, I settled on the EverStart MAXX-24FN,...