my mechanical training ground was in bicycles, where good mechanics lubricate basically every fastener. grease, antiseize, and occasionally oil go on everything. (the obvious advantages are correct feel for the torque, no galling, decreased corrosion, etc) in cars, i never find any mention of...

Does anyone know where I can get instructions or tips on removing the factory radio on a 2001 Buick Century? PS: I want to replace it with a factory AM/FM CD radio. Thank you for any help, Jeff

I have been struggling with an overheating problem with my 96 Sentra with 1.6 liter engine. It has 120 k miles and has been a reliable and well running automobile, until this problem. I have been doing quite a few things to isolate the problem including having radiator checked out at a shop,...

for the brainless *twit* known as Bob, or bob, who questioned what the 2nd O2 sensor in each bank was for, as I answered, it is to monitor catalytic converter efficiency. bob questioned that, and said that was true for cars "10 years ago." bob the nitwit, never came back with an answer regarding...

I have a '94 fullsize bronco that needs a new clockspring. I see alot of other ford models on ebay but not many for broncos or pick-ups.Are any other models interchangeable with my bronco?thanks Dan

What's with all these non-sensical subject lines and postings filled with jibberish, what a waste of the Internet. Bye bye, -PapaRick

Anybody have the instructions for a prestige APS2K4 to reprogram the remote. I have reinstalled new batteries and the car does not respond to the remote anymore.

Okay, "up armoring" the HumVees is big in the news. Most people are like "jeez, why aren't all of them armored?" Some others who seem to be more in the know are saying that performance and longevity will be reduced because these armor kits are heavy. Anybody know how heavy these are?

I have a 1981 Chevy Camaro, which was giving to me by my older brother who is in the Army and doesn't have time to take care of the car anymore. It has a small 267 ( 4.4L ) V8 with almost 150,000 miles on it. The car has been garaged for the last 5 years, and needs work done to it. My brother...

I need help on this tranny. 700r4 in chevy 1500 truck. ( not electronicly shifted) I completely rebuilt it after my son ran it in high water. Now it shifts fine...1st shift around 15 mph on normal accelerate 2nd shift " 30 mph 3rd shift around 50mph. but it will not downshift to passing...

I have a 96 Lincoln Mark 8. I don't care for my current headlights, which are metal halide bluelights. My question: Is it possible to convert them over to regular halogen headlights. If so, how would I go about this? Thank you!

Yesterday the automatic transmission began "sticking" in second gear. It always shifted hard but now, unless you really ease the throttle, it will stay in second way past the normal shift point at of 3k RPM's before finally shifting up. Fluid level is normal. I know these cars have had tranny...

Oh.. things are too quiet here.. http://www.motorage.com/motorage/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=96322 Article is about repair work done outside a 'repair shop'.. either by mechanics after hours, or by non-mechanics. I'll post my feelings in a few days if the thread lasts that long, but first I'd...

Hello everyone, I could really use an enthusiast's advice. My wife's 1996 Ford Taurus does not have a functioning air conditioner; it hasn't worked for years. Amonst other things she says the compressor "went out" (and I'm not sure what the reasons are) and she decided not to pay to have it...

i would like to know if oem headlights can be replaced with "driving lights"... is this legal on the road? i have searched over my state vehicle laws and cannot find anything that really states in detail... i have a vehicle with one headlight assembly bad, and needs to be replaced... i have...

I am attempting to service the valves on an aluminium head, my first such attempt. On my first valve, exhaust, mating surfaces were fairly good and required only a buff. The intake valve is caked up with all sorts of hardened deposits, and the mating surfaces on the valve and seat are covered with...

There is oil sludge in the coolant reservoir but not in the radiator and the check engine light turns on after 10 minutes of driving at 120 km/h or 70 mph. Is it a head gasket job or do I need a new engine? Car has 150,000 km or 90,000 miles.

Anyone ever use one of these Harbor Freight tools: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=30167 WHEEL ALIGNMENT GAUGE ITEM 30167-1VGA Tool measures toe-out and toe-in on a simple to read gauge. Even reads wheel wobble. Maximum distance from outside of tire to outside...

Hubs won't engage. Had this problem on my 1993 Explorer, but I thought Ford had the magnetic hubs figured out. Any suggestions?

Hi On my 95 Suburban 5.7, 1500 with 135k miles, the ABS light came on about a month ago and never went off. i think i only have rear wheel ABS. Any ideas what the problem may be? Chuck