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I had the transmission rebuilt on my 2000 TL last year and it's coming up to the end of it's extended warranty. I'm wondering if I should get rid of the car. Has anyone had any issues with their rebuilt trannys or are they now bullet proof? Thanks in advance. read more...

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Is there anyone else out there who is dissappointed with the A3 (2004) reversing light. I've found it very unsatisfactory when reversing up my drive into the garage especially when my side mirrors are dirty. Any suggested modifications. PS My previous Rover had 2 large reversing lights and was excellent read more...

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1998 M3 convertible S52US engine, driven in Southern Arizona (summer max temps typically 115 F) Handbook says 15w-40 non-synthetic (5w-30 in low temp climates) one Dealer says 20w-50, synthethic OK another dealer says 15w-40 non-synth local Autozone parts store stocks 15w-40 but only "for diesel engines". read more...

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Is there a third party equivalent tool for the Kent-Moore J 39765 gas tank sending unit ring nut? The K-M tool is very expensive. I've seen something similar online, OTC 6599 Universal Fuel Sender Lock Tool. Does anyone know if this cheaper tool will substitute for the factory number? If not, read more...

In article: Equivalent tool for Kent-Moore J 39765?

Looking for information on the Piston-to-Bore clearance of the 5.9L Cummins. This is information that should be in the shop manual (if I had access to one). Need to know the clearance spec. and if there is more than one piston grade. Thx. If available I'd also like to know the bore and piston diameter read more...

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When at full stop it used to pick up speed fine. Couple of weeks ago It had to be jump started. The guy raved up the engine real hard after that. After that the car almost dies when I accelerate it from a full stop (say at the stop signal), but after that it runs fine and read more...

In article: Grand Marquis 97 slow acceleration

Hi, I bought a used Honda Cr-V few days back.It says that it has the ant-theft security system and has a remote keyless entry.When I locked the car with Remote lock by pushing lock button,it gives me honk sound.But when I use my key to open the car, its not giving any horn read more...

In article: 2000 Honda CR-V Anti-theft security system Problem!

SO the manual says change the oil every 7500 miles. But some people have said to do it every 3750. Is the manual wrong? I know cars have gotten better with the time required between oil changes but what's the truth? read more...

In article: 2013 Elantra Oil Change frequency

My daughter has a 2001 Rodeo AWD with the 3.2 engine. To make a long story short, I suspect the dipstick is the wrong one. I know I have seen references giving dipstick lengths, but cannot find it. Can anyone tell me what the length of the dipstick should be? ( Dealer read more...

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I recently purchased a Jag XJ40, 4-litre auto (1991). I didn't notice any problems on the first day I got it, but twice today I've had a problem where I start the car up and it ticks over fine (though the car does judder a bit more than I would expect - timing out perhaps, or maybe sparks need read more...

In article: XJ40 stalling

We bought a 2004 KIA Sedona - and have never had to use a block heater until now. I have checked - and for the life of me I cannot find the block heater cord. Any hints for me on where it might be? I have searched the whole interior of the engine compartment and cannot see read more...

In article: KIA Sedona Block Heater Cord

Hello, I am considering an ES 330. Just one question, what grade of fuel is adequate in this model? The Lexus web-site says regular unleaded, and the dealer says 91 octane. Anyone had any experience trying different grades? Thanks for your help. Rich. read more...

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Hi All, Please can anyone point me in the direction of some article/Offer advice on how to adjust the self leveler on an 03 cooper s with xenon headlights. The lights auto level far too low in front of the car making it near enough impossible to see anything more than about 30 yards infront of the car on read more...

In article: Mini Cooper S Headlight Adjustment

Hi. I've Googled, Yahooed, and Auto Zoned and can't find any info. Can someone tell me how the error codes are read on a '88 Mighty Max (2.4L 4WD)? The Service Engine light is on and it's running too rich. My guess is that the O2 sensor is bad but I don't want to start replacing stuff that might read more...

In article: How To Read Error Codes '88 Mighty Max?

Does anyone have afuse box diagram for a 1993 Quest ? I got a Haynes book and it's not in there. Bought the van used, and do not have an owners manual. Thanks. -------- Binary Usenet downloading made easy =--------- -= Get GrabIt for free from http://www.shemes.com/ =- read more...

In article: 1993 Nissan Quest Fuse Diagram

Hi, I know squat about Porsche's but have always wanted one for fun weekend driving, in particular a cab. This pretty much mandates not spending a whole lot of money. I've come across a '79 Targa that's been converted to a cabriolet... which I thought read more...

In article: Targa Cabriolet conversion

I own a 2000 model Saab 9-3, which has headlight washers. But I have not yet been able to figure out how to turn the headlight washers on! I've checked the owners manual and it wasn't much help. Can anyone please tell me how to switch them on? Thank you! read more...

In article: How to turn on the headlight washer on Saab 9-3

Last fall when the temps got close to freezing, the brake pedal in my 2005 Forester got very soft and mushy. I could push it almost to the floor. Pumping it a few times while still in the driveway would gain some pressure back. As the winter progressed and the temps fell further, I was having to read more...

In article: Brake pedal loses pressure in cold temps

It is an 02 and when driving over rough pavement or a stone driveway, there is a pronounced rattle from the rear. Perhaps a suspension component. I Googled and found dashboard rattles, but not the problem here so I guess it is uncommon. Anyone else have this problem with their highlander? What read more...

In article: Toyota Highlander rattle in the rear

Just curious, If I cleaned my throttle body and reassembled it without changing the manifold gasket, what would the symptoms be, if the old gasket isn't holding its seal? To be fair, the engine performance changed after I cleaned the throttle body. I didn't change the gasket and would like to see if what happened read more...

In article: What are the symptoms of a leaking throttle body gasket?

I had a link for this years ago, but cant find it. Anyone got it handy ? it was a bug engine that ran on 2 barrels one side, and the other side was used as a high output air compressor. TIA Rich read more...

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I have just bought a 1999 406 Hdi and the radio beeps continuall about 3 seconds between beeps and it gets louder as the volume i increased I have no manual for the car and just wondered what this is ? Radio is a clarion single cd, nothing appears wrong on display read more...

In article: Radio in 406 HDi continual Beeping????

Hi, First post so if I waffle, bear with me! We have just had our spark plugs changed and she drove back fine from the garage but on starting her this morning, plumes of smoke bellowed from the exhaust, smelt a little like something was burning. We also just changed the oil and filter the day read more...

In article: Smoke after spark plug change

Hi, I have a 1996 Mercedes E300D & have the following warning light displayed: "ETS EL. Traction Support" Sometimes when this comes on, the speedometer stops working, sometimes not. Also, it seems less likely to happen early in the morning when it read more...

In article: Warning light - ETS EL. Traction Support

Long story... kid walked out in front of me, had to swerve around idiotic "traffic control device between lanes", ended up fishtailing and hitting curb with drivers front wheel at about 10 mph. I am willing to admit that I am not completely free of blame (could have driven over traffic device, read more...

In article: humming noise after hitting curb