Hello, I have a 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity 2.5L 4 cylinder. The engine has been idling rough for some time now but recently it's been idling fast and throwing a code. I read the codes off as 25 - MAT sensor signal too low, 35 - IAC system problem, and 45 - EST circuit problem. Not long ago I had...

Here's the deal, check engine light appears with only 45,000 miles on 01 Camry CE. Had code scanned and P0446 is stored (Evarorative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction). Haynes manual first has you check the Vacuum Switching Valve. Haynes indicates blowing in one end should...

I recently read in one of those huge automotive technical training books in the bookstore that SAI(Steering Axis Inclination) is more effective at providing direction stability than caster. What confuses me is how does SAI impose its effect on straight ahead travel and wheel return from turns as...

I have about a dozen or so brand new driver and passenger side airbags for late 90's & early 00's Chrysler cars and trucks that I would like to put up on Ebay. Unfortunately I have no idea which fit what models. Question I have is, does anyone know of a website or other source for identifying them...

Hi all, I remember back in chemistry class, yeah it was painful, that the professor said to use de-ionized water rather than distilled. Is there a difference, or difference enough to say de-ionizied is better for the batry ??

afternoon all; i have a 1999 gmc savanna 1 ton van..I bought it used and was wondering about tha 4 speed auto trans it has. the fluid seems dirty, and a little burnt... do i cahnge it or just run it till it drops, i love the van and it is verry reliable any input will be much...

I have a Craftsman 48 inch cut riding lawn mover. Last year, the belt that drives the tranmission had a tendancy to sometimes slip off when I would puch the clutch in to change years or stop. Last week that belt broke. I bought a new one and had a terrible terrible time putting it on last night. I...

Has anyone heard about using liquid crystal on headlights and tail lights? I searched yahoo for liquid crystal lamps and found this site: www.illumeco.com

Anyone know of a particularly good site w/info (step by step, etc.) on car ac servicing? Yes I did a google search, found nothing suitable, just places that do repairs, etc. TIA Dan

Today I was driving on the highway on my 05 Camry XLE, which has about 11 k miles on it and the Check Engine light came on - along with the VSC and TRAC OFF light. Any 05 Camry owners here experiencing the same problem? Could the reason be the Heated Oxygen Sensor wiring? I see that the wiring...

I have had people tell me that both soybean oil and sunflower oil can be made into Diesel fuel quite easily. With modern cracking and reformating, can't gasoline be made from kerosene or similar hydrocarbons? I wonder how much energy that would take compared to the energy to make ethanol. Seems...

It appears that Turbodyne was a stock market hoax to attract investors. So, it´s a goner, but the idea on an electronically assisted turbocharger definetely is not.

97 Chevy Lumina 3.1 V6. Does anyone know if there is any sort of o-ring or something where the fuel line connects to the fuel rail? I just finished putting new heads on my car and after putting it back together I am getting gas shooting out of the line between the fitting and the line itself. I...

I have a 1994 Nissan Altima that recently failed inspection because the drivers side front turn signal wouldn't work. I got a new bulb and it still doesn't work. I thought I might need the whole light assembly which screws out but the local auto parts shops here in Hawaii only have parts from 1998...

I am just getting my 1996 S10 2.2 put back together after an unfortunate incident of bending all 8 valves. Since its apart, drained and has a new head gasket, what about antifreeze now? Its had Dex cool in it since it was new. Just over 100K now. Is there any reason to stay with dex cool? What...

i am wondering if anyone knows how to read these codes. i have an OBD II code reader and it wount wok for these codes. is there one that will or some pins i can jumper and a book that will tell me what the flashing lights are (like OBD I) ???? i really want to know cause it is getting anoying all...

My 2000 Camry (just purchased used) is supposed to turn off the headlights when ignition is off and driver's door is opened. It doesn't, and this model doesn't include a warning buzzer. I've read several posts which suggested a bad door switch. But in this case the dome light and open-door...

Hello, I have a 95 mercury cougar v8. When I accelerate with the air conditioner on, the air stops coming out of the vents until I let up on the gas pedal. I have fixed this on GM products in the past, it was a vacumn solenoid. Would anyone know where I could find such a solenoid on my cougar, or...

Help!!! I am trying to find a fuse panel diagram, wiring diagram for a 85 Chevy 2 ton. Its a 2 speed, diesel, 8.4 L engine. I have searched everywhere and can't find anything. Any info would really help.

I heard that in TX they were supposed to stop requiring front plates? Is that true?