Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Weekly Newsletter - Friday, August 29, 2014

Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair newsletter

Top new questions this week: What material should I look for in an oil drain plug gasket? I've recently purchased my first car (2004 Subaru Legacy), and though I sent it to the shop soon afterward for routine maintenance, I want to learn and do as much as possible myself. 3,000 miles have … maintenance replace oil-pan gasket   asked by Daniel 7 votes answered by TDHofstetter 3 votes Unknown actuator on golf mk3 tdi 110hp I own a 1997 golf 3 TDI, motor code AFN. At the back of the engine, there is a vacuum actuator which looks like a N75 but isn't. It isn't connected to anything on the actuator side, but is connected … vw golf tdi   asked by Tom Macdonald 4 votes answered by Paulster2 0 votes Brakes go to the floor Vehicle: 2000 Blazer v6 4.3L Symptoms: Brake goes to the floor before braking. You have to push hard to stop. Easy to "skid" tires. Brake light is on. The day before they worked perfectly fine, and … brakes chevrolet blazer   asked by Shelby115 4 votes answered by TDHofstetter 2 votes 2006 Honda Pilot - Liquid Flowing/Pouring Noise I have noticed recently that my 2006 Honda Pilot makes noises that sound like liquid flowing or being poured. This occurs when braking while going down an incline when braking suddenly or when … honda noise pilot   asked by Andy 4 votes answered by TDHofstetter 1 vote Repairing a thin cut in exhaust pipe I am looking for a way to repair a small hole I created in my exhaust. The hole is about 1 to 1.5 inches long and only about the width of a cutting wheel (you can guess how the hole got there). I … exhaust   asked by Mutmatt 3 votes answered by dobey 3 votes Should a clutch be immersed in oil prior to installation? I heard somewhere that I should soak new friction plates in oil for at least two hours prior to installation. Is this true? And if so, then why? P.S. I'm talking about a motorcycle's wet clutch. motorcycle maintenance clutch servicing   asked by dd_dent 3 votes answered by TDHofstetter 3 votes 1997 Honda Civic won't start; stuck in park Last Sunday I was driving home and noticed my dash had no lights and my power windows would not roll up. As I pulled into the driveway to park I tried to put the car in reverse. As I did so the … electrical starting power-windows   asked by erika 3 votes answered by dobey 1 vote Greatest hits from previous weeks: Can I reprogram a used Mercedes smart key? I want a new key for my Mercedes Benz and I've heard that you can get a used smart key for much cheaper than a new one from a licensed Mercedes mechanic. Can I reuse an already programmed Mercedes … mercedes-benz key   asked by Ben Brocka 4 votes answered by Ben Brocka 2 votes Running with straight water as coolant in the summer. Is it fine? I grew up flushing the coolant twice yearly. In the Spring, you drain the antifreeze and fill with straight water for the summer. In the Fall, you drain the water and put in a 50/50 antifreeze/water … coolant   asked by Wulfhart 12 votes answered by Bob Cross 17 votes Can you answer these? Peugeot 206 engine occasionally cutting out when idle Sorry if this is vague, I don't know very much, but I'll do my best. I want to have as much information possible before taking it to a garage to do anything. I have a 2003 Peugeot 206 1.1l which has … engine peugeot fuel-line stall   asked by Yann4 2 votes Front Suspension Rattle (Linked Sound Clip) I've got a 1994 Nissan pickup. I had new shocks installed about 3 years ago I replaced the ball joints about 2 years ago I replaced the tie rods and front brake calipers about 1 year ago I had the … nissan noise suspension   asked by jp2code 1 vote

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