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Hello all: I have a 2006 MDX Touring. The correct cold tire pressure as indicated on the panel of the drivers door says 32 PSI. The tires are the factory standard Michelin 235/65/R17. I checked the tire pressure with my digital gauge just a couple of weeks after I received the car from the dealer and read more...

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This is going to sound a little strange but here goes... Today my wife dropped her wedding ring while sitting in the passenger seat of my car. It apparently fell onto the floor and rolled under the seat. Well, 2 hours of searching like crazy, no luck finding the read more...

In article: 2001 A4 - Lost Ring Under Passenger Seat

I have an 1995 E34 518i SE and it has been draining the battery overnight for the last 2 nights. I had the RAC out yesterday and they found that there was a 1.5 amp current draw causing this. I also noticed yetserday that there appears to be a buzzing noise coming from behind the centre air vents. When read more...

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Vehicle Specs: 2000 Saturn SL2 with just over 14,000 miles Background: Since October my 'Service Engine Soon' light has been coming on with some degree of frequency. My service technicians say the problem is in the EVAP system. Initially I was told to turn my gas cap at least read more...

In article: EVAP & transmission problems related?

I have 2003 Dodge Caravan SE, which takes E85 (has the E85 sticker on the gas cap door), but I've never used it before. The other day my tank was half full, and I filled it up with E85. A couple dozen miles later my check engine light went on. It stayed on for a couple of days. Today the check read more...

In article: Check Engine Light With E85

90 mustang GT - sitting in garage - tank has been full, but fuel is more than one year old. still smells ok - not stale. can't hear the pump run when key is turned on. fuel shut off trip and fuel pump relay is ok and have checked the power to leads going to electric pump - it's read more...

In article: any ideas on freeing up a stuck fuel pump from sitting too long?

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In article: Re: 2002 Honda Civic DRL module and relay location

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

Here at work, getting ready to change plugs(um, first time too... 165K*g* oops) and the manual's at home. Being that it's an aluminum head, don't want to over torque. What should it be? Also, any recommendation on plugs to use? I bought some Bosch platinum, but read more...

In article: Spark plug torque for '96 Rodeo, 3.2?

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

Can anyone tell me what size oil filter i need. Also how to change my own oil the book tells me to use 10-40 oil Thanks read more...

In article: Kia 2004 Sorento oil change

Hi, I have a Lexus ES 2005. On the door of the back trunk, there is a stick saying" DNA TRACE SYSTEM", what is that? Thanks, qq read more...

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Hi, I'm clearing out a load of Mini stuff including this fantastic little first edition book covering the birth of the Mini. If you fancy nabbing a bit of history, I've put the book up for auction on E-Bay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&iteme56419924 read more...

In article: The Mini Story 1964 By Laurence Pomeroy

I have just bought a 2000 Montero Sport. Didn't notice before I bought it but there is no tank for the front windshield Washer. Also no pump. Anyone have any info. where I can get one and where it should be installed? Also I don't see an elec. plug for the pump.I need info.on how to hook up pump. The read more...

In article: 2000 Montero Sport Front Windshield Washer Tank

I am thinking of picking up a Maxima this year, just wondering how this thing handles in the snow and ice, I live in a place where we get all 4 seasons and I am currently driving an explorer w/ 4WD. I notice that the Maxima has VDC, how well does this function work, I imagine it isn't as good read more...

In article: Nissan Maxima in snow

1991 Data East Checkpoint. Great Condition Game. Porsche Theme. Super fast. Cabinet is very nice with minor wear near the flippers. Playfield is very nice with day one mylar. Game Plays Great with no errors. DMD very nice. Has original painted Backglass and is read more...

In article: For Sale Porsche Themed Pinball Machine

Hi All, A friend of mine has a 2004 9-3 Linear. She gets a "PI Seek" message in her message center as the FM signal fades from the previously tuned station. The station comes back after a few minutes. Quite annoying. I couldn't find any mention of it in the owner's manual. There is a read more...

In article: PI Seek?? SAAB Audio

I'm close to making a decision to buy a 2006 Forester X with Premium Package (in the US) to replace my 97 Outback. One issue is that I've read here and other places about problem with the climate control system in the Forester - mostly that it doesn't properly sense the cabin temperature so the read more...

In article: Forrester Climate Control Problem Solved ????

I just replaced the radiator on my 95 Camry 4 cyl. I used new hoses for the upper and lower radiator feeds and 2 new hoses for the transmission cooler. I had a little trouble with the new transmission cooler hoses engaging them as far onto the fitting as I would like. read more...

In article: How much pressure is in the transmission cooler hoses leading to the radiator

Hi. I have upped the boost on my turbo now sometimes I get a 'kick' like taking your foot off and on the throttle. I believe this is caused by the 'boost control switch' shutting down the fuel pump. I'm told that it is adjustable. It is on the curcuit diagram but I can't find the thing read more...

In article: 940 B200FT boost problem.

My car is a 2000 Beetle, 2.0 ltr gas engine. About a week ago I suddenly got a blinking red temperature light while driving. I had been driving about 20 minutes at the time. I checked the coolant and oil, both were normal. The next two days I was fine read more...

In article: Blinking red temperature light - what does it mean?

What does it mean, that HDi signature has got the green "i" at the back? read more...

In article: 206 HDi with green "i" - whats this?

I need to know where all of the VIN numbers on a 1991 BRG Miata are. I know the obvious one on the dash. Aren't there other locations with a VIN on it also (Engine, frame, etc.) Anyone know exactly where they are located on the various parts? I want read more...

In article: Where are all of the VIN locations on a Miata

I have an opportunity to purchase a 1988 560SL with 19k miles and very good condition but it has a manual transmission. Were these models ever sold in U.S.? IF not, is this car worth having or are there likely to be problems with registration, smog, safety, other? read more...

In article: 560SL with manual shift?

To open the petrol flap to gain access to the petrol cap, I have a small lever on the floor to the right of the drivers seat. The idea it to flip up the lever to open the metal flap over the cap. Alas at the petrol pumps to day , lifting the small lever , no responce. read more...

In article: Nissan Almera petrol cap.