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Question for Qslim, MDT, etc, 2005 Scion tC

My tC is a pretty decent car, on par with my Corolla GTS and maybe even the Supra. However, the gearing is horrible! I...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Trueno
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by Trueno

Malfunction indicator (engine light) stays on

What would cause the engine light to stay on in an '04 Honda CRV? Manual says not to continue driving if it stays on, t...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by alborasso
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by alborasso

1991 Toyota Camry 4 cyl

It has 190,000 miles. It losses oil quickly. I just assumed it burned it. However, I just recently put it up for sale a...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rjmbawalling
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by rjmbawalling

Rename "turn signals?"

I think we need to rename "turn" signals to "intent-to-turn" signals. It is getting to be the norm that folks put the s...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by stauffer
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by stauffer

auto parts returns/advanced auto

What is the deal with the auto parts stores and their return/refund policies? They seem to be much more resistant to gi...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tysteel3000
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by tysteel3000

93 Blazer won't start

I was driving to work at about 60 mph when my car just suddenly stopped. There is a faint smell of burning plastic. Whe...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by grandcatering
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by grandcatering

Ford Escort Overheats, Won't Restart

Hi, I have a 1996 Ford Escort LX 1.9L that had a waterpump fail this past weekend. When it failed, the timing belt jump...
20 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kb1jec
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by kb1jec

scion speedometer died

hi. i have a scion xa 05, 70k miles. the gas guage hesitated breifly when i started it yesterday, and then the speedome...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cathryne
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by cathryne

1996 dodge caravan

I am having some issues with my van and I am a pretty good mechanic but this has got me stumped. The van started overhe...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nt_baker
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by nt_baker

Installing Exhaust Clamp

Hi, I've heard there is a "wrong" way to install an exhaust clamp, therefore am concerned about the fact that the exhau...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by user132384
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by user132384

Radiator, heater core sealer.

In the past most people thought that the Bar's stop leak in the silver and black bottle was the best. Recently two diff...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Lauren__C
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by Lauren__C

Brake issue or what?

Had a complete front brake overhaul done last July of '06. Pads, calipers, rotors, grease seals... all replaced on both...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tfg1
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by tfg1

00 Mercury Villager Issues

I have a 00 Villager that has a CEL - code P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor malfunction. The van runs well but has an issue w...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by texaseitzHATESSPAM
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by texaseitzHATESSPAM

2001 ford explorer idle

My idle on my 2001 ford explorer sport trak is....mmm not idling basically. The battery got ground down pretty good and...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by any
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by any