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Mazda B2200: Convert from R12 to R134?

The factory R12 A/C system on my 1988 Mazda B2200 has had a slow leak for the last 10 years. Normally adding one small...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by joshhemming
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by joshhemming

Windshield pitting?

Normal driving, some higher speed highway, no dust storms, after a couple of years the new windshield is pitted. Tiny sp...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nospampls2002
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by nospampls2002

Play in front tire

96 Cavalier. 90,000. When I grab the front tire at the three and nine o'clock position and force back and forth there i...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by denaman
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by denaman

oil pressure sensor light blinks

I have a 1997 Chrysler Concorde 3.5 dual cam V6. Once in a while when idling the oil light blinks, just started doing i...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by EWAT161
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by EWAT161

95 Honda A/C noise

I bought a 95 Honda Civic EX with 74k on it. I had a mechanic replace the timing belt and 3 accessory belts to be on th...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dpadre
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by dpadre

Water in Fuel Tank

98 Ford Windstar. fuel tank has a large amount of water in the fuel tank. What effect will this have on the operation o...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gdmcknight
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by gdmcknight

"Oil Service"

If a BMW says "Oil Service" and shows a red and yellow set of lights when you turn it on, does this mean the oil needs t...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mike7411
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by mike7411

life expectanct of brakes

What is the average life expectancy of brakes, specifically on a 2006 Buick LaCrosse?
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by u37599
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by u37599

2002 Mazda Protege5 Oxygen O2 Sensor Malfunction

Any help appreciated...my check engine light came on on my 2002 Mazda Protege5. I went to my dealer and paid them to ru...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by miketaggart
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by miketaggart

Actron CP9145 Code reader/Scanner

I have been using an Actron CP9145 scanner for several years on my own vehicles. None of these has been newer than 2001...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by russell1
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by russell1

What cars have bosch k tronic?

I'm looking in the junkyards for the bosch "continuous injection" k tronic system. there are mercedes, volvo, and an oc...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by socal.penguin
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by socal.penguin

air tool couplers

What coupler type do you recommend for air tools used for automotive work - eg impact wrench? There are many choices, b...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ok
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by ok

contaminated carb. cleaner?

I have a gallon of carburetor cleaner (paint type can w/ dipping basket) that I've had for a couple of years. It's stor...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by campascual
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by campascual