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Can anyone on here recommend a good book, video or strategy for proper car maintenance?
I drive a 1999 Buick Regal with 83k miles on it. I only drive it 6k miles per year.
Here in Virginia we are required to get an annual safety inspection. In some ways...
Started by TheThinker on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at fatwallet):
I've had luck, you own a GM car for which... .
From Rock Auto, you could have bought a headlight (might be aftermarket) for $51.79.
Auto fixing is a hand ons experience, you got to start doing things.
mechanics can help too.
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Started by nullcharstring on
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by 131 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at reddit):
Most major auto....
Don't most Pep Boys do limited auto repair? Generally the places that do a code.
Borrow their code to work on your own car.
Stop by an autozone, advance auto, napa, whatever.
Mechanics are people too.
Related shopping results:
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This is an attempt to list common repairs, modifications and general information in a single thread to make things easier to find.
What I am looking for is THE post that covers the repair most thoroughly. We really only want to see the post that covers...
Started by onehundred80 on
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by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at crossfireforum):
TA DAAaa
EDIT: Also check on tighed1 repair endorse the Pelked1 Best Bang for your stereo Buck repair that you were so kind in helping me to remove center console / How to replace side mirror....
DIY Transmission Leak Fix with Photos ...
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Started by lawlredditlawl on
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by 73 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at reddit):
Thanks for the help BTW, hopefully the code can help you help me pin point and go into reverse right....
Here to answer questions you may have about and pull the code tonight .
I work at a small auto shop that works on VW or Audi.
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I saw a guy changing the fuel pump on a Chevy Express 2500 in the Auto Zone parking lot. Not an easy task since the tank has to be dropped.
Started by 01rangerxl on
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by 14 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bobistheoilguy):
It's not really a repair and it really didn't save on towing charges - I have a new core plug, some oil and bits of 2x4 to help....
Fortunately have a spare relay from the headlight harness I built in my driveway.
So I know it's bad.
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Hi I am new to Renault cars and this forum. I am thinking of buying a Clio 1.4 16V auto. It's a 2005 model with just 60,000 km. My questions are:
1.) Will the 1.4 be enough in terms of power? Someone told me that it won't be able to overtake on the freeway...
Started by puppet on
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by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at aussiefrogs):
Same money, more room, and the bigger engine will make driving it back to the dealer to fix or to mechanics/service centres that he is affiliated with??
Does anyone is smoother, more solid and zippier....
An auto look at the 2 litre Meganes.
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On January 10, 2012, I took my Toyota hybrid in for a simple oil change. I called prior to bringing my car in to ask if there would be a problem. I was assured that there wouldn't be a problem. During the oil change, I was called and asked if I would ...
Started by Natalie of Kaneohe, HI on
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by 207 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at consumeraffairs):
Unbelievable! Never go to....
They charged us $20 to fix the new that Sears Auto Center told her that she had issues with the transmission and a few other things on for months.
I sent my son to Milford Sears Auto and Tire.
The car is in CT.
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Over the weekend some kids smashed every side mirror on the block. In the morning, I went out to start the car and it wouldn't go.
Symptoms:
-Absolutely NO power when the key is turned. No engine noise, no starter noise.
-No lights turn on. Headlights...
Started by Hero From Sector 7G on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at straightdope):
Lesson here, auto parts stores fucking suck and if you bring them a battery to check, make sure.
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For those DIY owners who are experiencing trouble with their Prius headlights not leveling properly here's my write-up on the solution
Headlight sensor repair
My problem was the headlights pointed very low. They illuminated about 25 feet of the road with...
Started by joules on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at priuschat):
System only in HID headlight type or in regular as well? Somebody told me, that auto leveling is for HID to PriusChat!
One comment on the repair: before reassembly, I would add some dielectric grease to the springs to help....
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Haulin wood! 8 - 10 loads a year, travel about 80 miles. Don't know it's there!
2007 Classic CC SB 4x4 wrapped in Summit White
265 GOODYEARS
BILSTEIN 5100'S ON ALL FOUR CORNERS
KENNEDY DIESEL T-CASE PUMP RUB "FIX"
EGR BLOCKED
EFI-LIVE TUNED
PCV REROUTED...
Started by Bammer on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thetruckstop):
Set at 70hp, FASS Fuel Pump 95 Series Filter, Kennedy Twin Lift Pumps, Dual Nicktane Fuel Filters, Coolant Filter, All On Headlight Mod, Rhino SEASON DIESEL PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSION....
Ram 3500 SRW/HO Cummins 5.9L, 48RE Auto Trans
QC/SB, Smarty Jr.
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