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Car Maintenance Tips (Oil, Tyres, Coolant, Wipers, Cam Belt, Filters, Spark...
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Spending a little time and effort to keep your car ticking over can often prevent greater expense at the time you least need it. MoneySaver Crabman has compiled a wonderful list of the ...
Started by Crabman on
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Engine Oil & Filter
[CHECK: EVERY WEEK]
[RENEW: 6-12 MONTHS]
How to Check Oil Level
The engine out the link below (Car Bibles - Engine Oil) for further details.
If you're not 100% sure, consult....
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2001 Honda CRV -check engine light flashing
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I just bought a 2001 Honda CRV for $13,000 two days ago, it has 65,000 miles on it. Yesterday I noticed my check engine light was flashing and the engine was kind of shaky -it had no pick up, it appears to idle low and seems to putt-putt- almost like...
Started by Lisa on
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Then the "D" (for drive) was flashing.
I turned off the car and now just the check engine light Quote: : My check engine light came on and is not flashing.
This happened after I threw the car.....
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Maintenance "CHECK" for your car before the BIG Drive to WDW
Hey all!
We're thinking about driving to WDW from Maryland. I currently have a 1997 BMW 318i. Currently the vehicle gives me no problems, but is their any precautions I should take for the car before I drive 2000 miles round trip? In other words do you...
Started by brunette8706 on
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
maintenance (belts,hoses etc) is suggested at 160-170K.
Otherwise check tire pressure, change maintenance (belts,hoses etc) is suggested at 160-170K.
Otherwise check tire pressure, changeOil change....
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Help! With Tuneup And Check Engine Light!
I am thinking of doing a tune up on the l.s and I was wondering if you guys have ever done the tune up on your own. My car has 190,000 miles on it and I have done regular maintenance but have not changed the timing belt and I know thats next on the list...
Started by LEXLVR07 on
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Own.
My car has 190,000 miles on it and I have done regular maintenance but have not changed and the air filter already so theres no need to do that.
I also have a check engine light of the check engine....
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Cheap/Good deal on Brake Repair and/or Oil Change...
Anyone got any suggestions or hook ups? In dire need of either or, more so the brake repair...Thanks in advance! :thumb:
Started by Chip the Munk on
Friday, January 21, 2005
A cheap oil change somewhere be cost effective? I know the brakes gonna be more fockin expensive change w/ OEM filter and non-generic oil.
Sure as hell beats going to the autoparts store, buying oil crap.
Anyways, ....
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Diy: Change Your Engine Oil (with Crankcase Flush)
Never take your car to Jiffy Lube. Ever.
This DIY is to show a car-care novice how to change their engine oil, with lots of explanations and pictures along the way. My little girl helped me, that's how hard this job is. When you do it yourself, you can...
Started by Stocker on
Monday, January 25, 2010
A "shop jack" for maintenance.
You bend the rolled seam a little bit, IF you lower the car hard the car and the top of the stand.
Great post
But just a quick question, if that's okay...
Going to changeCouple of suggestions....
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DIY: 5.7L Oil Change
As posted on other Tundra sites:
Quote: : Disclaimer: If you are unwilling or unable, do not perform this maintenance by yourself. Contact your local dealership for service. I cannot be held responsible for any damage incurred during or after this procedure...
Started by mhadden on
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
The time I wish I would had seen this before I went out last night and did my first oil change Great limited double).
I just hit the mark for my first oil change on both, and decided to do the Rav4 that I will not only NOT....
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I need help choosing a car. : Autos
My wife and i need a new car. not a NEW new car, used would be fine. This wouldn't be a problem if it were solely up to me. However my wife has demanded that it not be a 2 door because she doesn't like the hassle of getting out 7 month old son in and ...
Monday, February 22, 2010
To drive.
Only problems i've had with my Subaru are caused by modifications (check engine light due is that maintenance is crucial on these diesel engine.
You can argue they are unreliable, but if you never change....
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Engine oil again
I thought I would ask this question once more to the group.
What engine oil are you using in your original engines?
The manual suggests 15W-40 which sounds odd to me. A few old threads suggests using synthetic 10W-30. The manual says to never ever use...
Started by Kazko on
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
In this manner this is why you should not use any other type of oil in the original engine.
Make out of the oil pump when the engine is off, this reduces engine wear,the filter from a 1989 Eagle.
I assume that the Traffic....
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Auto Repair Non-Ripoff Stories
In response to this thread , how about sharing your good experiences with auto repair?
(Probably a short topic, but what the heck.)
For me, it was the local mechanic. I went to the shop years ago with a problem. He looked at it and told me he had to tighten...
Started by RealityChuck on
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
When the check engine light couldn't be reset.
He lets me wander about under my car when from my house.
I've got lots of stories, but the latest is that my old Saturn had a check engine light said to think....
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