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Old gas & how does a lawn mower generate spark & do timing?

Took apart the pull mechanism of my single-cylinder Craftsman push lawn mower today since it hasn't been used in a year and it wouldn't start in one pull and the recoil spring mechanism was not...

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WI-FI connected navigation systems

I wonder what models, if any, have their built-in Android Auto and CarPlay that can talk to our phones via WI-FI, in place of USB cable. If you know, plz indicate the model year of the feature’s...

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WI-FI connected Android Auto & CarPlay

I wonder what models, if any, are sold with head units that talk to our phones via WI-FI, in place of USB cable. I’ve got a 2019 Kona that still uses the cable connection. Luckily, I found a good...

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Car not freely moving after jump start

I have a 2013 Honda Accord with a 6 speed manual transmission. I could not use the car for three months and I had to get it jump started. I noticed two strange things. Once the car was running, almost...

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Cleaning zinc alloy

I have a rather ancient carburettor that had some water in the float chamber and is in poor condition. I presume this is a zinc type alloy and would like to remove all of the zinc oxide in the easiest...

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fuel tank repair

Does anybody here have any direct experience of any of the various fuel tank repair products on the market ? I have a load of pinholes in the fuel tank of an ancient lawnmower. Whats left of the...

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Dodge Trucks news and whats beyond

A post from another Dodge Trucks list I'm on **** As a fan of Dodge Trucks, I'm always excited to hear about the latest developments and innovations from the brand. Here are some of the news and...

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Frequently Asked Questions All FAQs »

What heats a person working in a cold winter garage better?

What heats a person in a garage better? $100 Costco Parabolic heater $100 Costco Ceramic Space heater An old friend of mine is cleaning up his tools and he has the cars out of the garage which is very...

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Left hand wheel nuts??

Came across wheel studs with L-H threads on the n/s rear of a car today. Never encountered that before! What on earth is the point? Anyone else come across this outrage?

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Are your headlight lenses getting cloudy?

Ever notice all the older Neons, minivans, Intrepids and some Fords on the road suffering from opaque lenses? I even spotted an older Mercedes developing the problem. It is unacceptable that we have...

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E10 and petrol tools

According to an AA "Technical Specialist", we should be using super unleaded for our mowers and generators rather than E10. Suggestions about "increased corrosion". Anyone planning to follow this...

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Small car for motorway driving

Young person wants a small car for regular motorway driving and wants to be able to keep up with faster traffic on the outside lane. Needs to be manual and petrol. They like: polo, yaris or suzuki...

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H6 engine v. H4 in Subaru Outback wagon

My husband and I are thinking of buying an Outback. Probably a used 2003 model. We've only gotten the chance to drive the standard H4 engine. Is it worth it to get the H6? Right now I drive a 98...

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Nitrogen in Tires

What do you folks know about using nitrogen instead of air in tires?

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How hard wearing are leather car seats?

May be a silly question, but a friend has been offered a 3-year old Ford Focus that has done 42,000 miles, and I can see on his photos scuff marks on the drivers and passenger seat. He is wondering...

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Insurance

Rant: My parked 13 yr owned car got reversed into by an unknown driver, bumper bent torn but car's a write-off - as it's only worth £200 ( Why am I paying for comprehensive Esure insurance that will...

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Polishing my headlights

3 weeks ago I polished my headlight lenses. They came out great. I had replaced a bulb and noticed again how cloudy they were, 2005 car. It took about 2 hours but would have taken less if my back...

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How to disconnect battery

Hi, All: I need to disconnect negative battery cable. Which tools do I need? Do I need to use something like Battery Clamp Puller or Battery Clamp spreader etc? Rick

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R13 refrigerant replacement

Greetings, fellow humans. I'm in possession of one '92 Toyota Previa with A/C that needs filling badly. The thing is that it has been using refrigerant of the type "R13". And the a/c filling shops...

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Solved Issues All Solved »

2005 Ram 1500 Ashtray Door Wont Stay Closed (2023 Update)

Does anyone know what actually keeps the ashtray closed on this model? I use the tray for a change holder and yesterday it opened on its own and now it wont stay closed. I cant seem to find any...

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How many O2 sensors in

Two O2 sensors. One if front of the cat and this one sets the fuel air mixture. The second O2 sensor is back of the cat and basically checks that the front O2 sensor and other ending management stuff...

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How to use AUX (stock sound system) in Chevy '99 Lumina?

I have a Chevrolet lumina, 1999 model. I noticed the stock stereo system had a AUX button, but no AUX input plug. I just want to connect my Mp3 player into it and listen to music through there. Is...

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OK TO OVER INFLATE TIRES, IF CAR IS IN STORAGE???

Hi, I plan to store my car in garage for six months for the winter months. Last spring I returned from down south and tires were about 8 pounds less. Do you think it is ok to overinflate tires this...

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Omega immobilizer problem

Car won't start. Button on the key won't operate central locking or turn immobilizer off. Fitted new batteries, still no joy. Anybody know what it could be? T.I.A. Jim.

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Where is the Fuel Filter on a 92 Plymouth Voyager LE?

I am trying to troubleshoot a problem with a non-starting Plymouth Voyager LE 3.3L v6, and am trying to find the fuel filter to replace it. I know this should be easy, but it's really cold and windy...

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Upper radiator hose collapse--- Overheating E420

I did a pressure test on my E420's cooling system and found a leak in the upper radiator hose where it connects to the engine. It didn't leak fluid before, but with about 20lbs of air pressure, I...

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Buying 2005 Lexus SC430

I was looking for advise in purchasing a new 2005 SC430 I got a quote today of $60,000. Does anyone know if that is a decent price? (I live in NY). I was told all equipment was standard and there were...

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84 240 DL Acceleration Hesitation/Idle Problem

Hi, When accelerating from a stop or from below 10 mph, I experience a hesitation just after the gas pedal is depressed. The engine stays running, but cuts out almost entirely for 3 seconds or so, and...

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New V70-s

OK, the new V-70's have been announced, but how about a V-70R? Any info on these?

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Disable Corolla Seatbelt beep

I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla CE. I desperately would like to disable the annoying beep when your seatbelt is not buckled.

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Q: about paint scratches on 850

hi some ba*tard has scratched the near side 2 doors of my 850, think it was with a stone ect, not too deep but cannot remove with polish, anyone know of something that will make it look better, other...

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Practical advice about a car battery 12VDC to 110VAC inverter typical length of time to last without electricity | It's physics: Heat Loss From an Insulated Electric Wire Equation and Calculator: Heat Loss From an Insulated Electric Wire Equation and Calculator: Heat Loss From an Insu...

Practical advice about a car battery 12VDC to 110VAC inverter typical length of time to last without electricity

That's not an opinion. It's physics: Heat Loss From an Insulated Electric Wire...

Daytime Running Lights Standardization Needed? | Lack of uniform spacing between the DRLs is only one of the problems with these ill-conceived and badly implemented things, but it's a biggy! Nomen Nescio wrote: > as a m...

Daytime Running Lights Standardization Needed?

Lack of uniform spacing between the DRLs is only one of the problems with these...

Override Pontiac Montana lights? | I have a 2000 Pontiac Montana with automatic headlights. There are several occasions where we want the damn headlights OFF when the van is running. We want to drive throu...

Override Pontiac Montana lights?

I have a 2000 Pontiac Montana with automatic headlights. There are several...

Correctly Torquing Rubber Gaskets | I admit I got lazy and didn't use a torque wrench to do up the bolts, but I did check to ensure the gasket was still correctly seated over the pan's lip after doing the b...

Correctly Torquing Rubber Gaskets

So anyway, I've decided to change the ATF and filter on my Mercedes E270 CDI...

Does propane change with age? | But now it seems, with a microprocessor that can start with a fast idle (better or faster than the fast idle cam) and lower it later, Toyota just covers up this problem b...

Does propane change with age?

Does propane change with age? The web says No, but.... I have a can/bottle of...

Beware the EV car test drive... | So, last week after seeing images and some reviews of the Honda-e I booked a test drive, my first in an EV. If I?d had the money in my pocket I might have bought it there...

Beware the EV car test drive...

.. because if you try one, you?ll never look at an IC engined car in the same...

Are your headlight lenses getting cloudy? | Ever notice all the older Neons, minivans, Intrepids and some Fords on the road suffering from opaque lenses? I even spotted an older Mercedes developing the problem. It ...

Are your headlight lenses getting cloudy?

Ever notice all the older Neons, minivans, Intrepids and some Fords on the road...

Least Troublesome Cars | Hi all, Which new compact car could I buy today would be least likely to give me problems reliability-wise in future? thanks, Marty

Least Troublesome Cars

Hi all, Which new compact car could I buy today would be least likely to give me...

Wheel falls off stalling 1998 Subaru Outback | What I've also noticed is a sound coming from the front, passenger side as the car's slowing down, kind of like the noise a flat tire would make, or if there was somethin...

Wheel falls off stalling 1998 Subaru Outback

First of all, thanks SO much for all the thoughtful ideas and suggestions on my...

Key fob not working in cold weather only in the morning | The key fob even works from an extended distance so it d oesn't seem like it is a issue with the battery within the key fob (I've al so only had the car since September '...

Key fob not working in cold weather only in the morning

So I've recently started to have a problem with getting my key fob to unloc k my...

Oil sludge built up | I am now making disputes with the insurance company, and repair company, about if the engine failure is my fault or car accidents fault. We take it in for a dodge dealers...

Oil sludge built up

long story short. I recently go into an automobile accident (other parties...

Automatic vs. Manual transmission | It's been well known a manual transmission obtains better fuel mileage than an automatic. My sister is preparing to purchase a Ford Fiesta and wants a manual, mainly for ...

Automatic vs. Manual transmission

It's been well known a manual transmission obtains better fuel mileage than an...