Hi all -- vehicle is a 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 95,000 miles, 2WD, 5-speed manual with the 4.0L OHV V6 engine. I haven't measured my fuel economy yet as I have just purchased this vehicle but are there any ways that will improve its mileage? I know the air filter, plugs, tires, etc all need to...

just got a wheel alignment done on my 99 accord (64K miles) at midas... looking at the readout i don't see a whole lot of adjustments made (for eg caster L/R, sai, curve toein etc).. some of the numbers seem worse than before (camber L/R front/rear). i guess only toe looks to be improved.. my...

Any good ideas on how to get rid of whitewall tires when you are stuck with them, WITHOUT getting new tires? Will just covering them with flat black spray paint work? Bill S.

Hi, I love my '89 Cressida, but it's starting to get a little long in the gears... There's a troubling grinding sound which appears to be coming from the back end of the car. I drove around with mechanic and he said that he can tell by the sound that: 1) the sound is from the LSD, 2) that...

My engine misfires sometimes, and I can't figure it out and neither can two workshops I've been to -- but the details are pretty specific so I wonder if anyone here can tell me where to look next ! My car runs perfectly for about the first 15 minutes of driving. But after that, it runs alright at...

I have s2 escort turbo which has just died,it started to backfire and miss then nothing.i have taken imobliser off ,but still no spark or fuel.The engine has only just run in after major rebuld,its due to back on rolling road next week,so any help is wellcome .its 1988 modle .thank you.

What kind or brands of vinyl roof protectants are best? Many people have said to stay away from Armourall. It supposedly has a lot of alcohol in it for cleaning, but it dries out the vinyl. I have been using Meguiars natural shine vinyl and rubber protectant. But is it really that much...

What would make a speedometer go from 0 to 5 mph when I rev my engine up a little bit while idling in park, and then fall back to 0 when I let off the accelerator? At around the same time this started, I also noticed that sometimes on a cold morning when I start my car, as soon as the car...

I have a '90 Pontiac Firefly which is causing me some grief? It has about 162,000 kms. The other evening I changed the distributor cap, spark plug wires, and router. I was going to also change the spark plugs but when I started working on the vehicle late at night, it was then I realized the...

I have to laugh at these claims that the Republicans "couldn't possibly" be bringing down gas prices just before the November elections because "the free market controls the price of oil". I can tell you exactly how it's been done. First Bush publicly threatens to attack Iran, and they spread the...

I have a 1979 Chevy Caprice with a 350 V8 4BBL. I would like to take the manifold and 2BBL carb from a 1978 Chevy Impala 305 V8 and put it on the 1979 Caprice. Is this possible? Thanks in Advance.

Hi folks, I refinish aluminum wheels. Some wheels have what look like cap screws around the outer edge of the hub where it meets the rim, to make it look like a two- or three-part wheel. However, these screws are plastic. Sometimes they have a thread, but more often they have a series of ribs on...

Hi; I am from the US and currently live in Korea. I bought a flooded 2005 Lincoln Aviator. I want the whole electrical system, ie wiring harness, ecu, relays, control boxes, everything below the door glass. Any idea where I can purchase this and have it mailed to me? New or used is ok. It is a...

I am looking to buy a 99 Ford Escort, everything looks great and it runs great, but I am worried about the high mileage. It has just over 180,000 on the original engine. The transmission, a manual, was replaced recently, but I do not have the details. I have seen several of these Escort wagons of...

Hi, What is the typical particle size that an oil filter filters out?? I am looking at filtration better than 25 micron. TVMIA

hey my 92 camry doesnt have any spark at the spark plugs..we change the distrubtor and everything..and now there is no sparks...the engine rotates still..but wont start...because there is no sparks...we have new spark plugs and spark plug wires..but still not getting any spark...anybody know whats...

I drive a 1988 Honda Accord lxi 4 door, standard. Recently I replaced my front brakes and calipers, although I need to get the tools to replace the rotors. Well now I have to replace my rear brakes. Is this sumilar? I know they are a different type of brakes and I have found some DIY online. Also,...

Does anyone know if there is anyone that repairs viscous fan drives? My old Stude has a thermostatic viscous drive that's a little wobbly; unfortunately there are no replacements available. I'd prefer not to have to swap to a flex fan. thanks, nate --

Coolant is leaking into the passenger side rear cylinder--127000 miles on car. What's the best approach to take here to do the job once and right. Thanks.

hey i have a honda accord Lx...the left and right speaker in the rear of the car and the right front speaker is not working...theres no power going to the speaker wires.....i check the fuses and everything..and they are good...the speakers are not blown...theres no power to like 5 wires at the...