The owner's manual for our 2002 Chrysler 300M specifies 3000mile/3month oil changes for "severe use" (which includes the short trips that our car makes most of the time). We bought the car new and have stuck to that schedule pretty well. The owner's manual for our 2008 Vibe specifies...

This is the USA interstate system (how does the UK system work?) In the USA, the two-digit interstate highways start at even numbers of the 10 in the south, then 20 further north, then 30, 40.... 80, and finally 90 when you get to the northernmost route (not all of which actually exist but all...

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Way back when, in one or more newsgroups, I suggested the blue 3.5 ton quick rise jack as sold by Sam's Club, to those who were looking for a cheap, functional, and strong floor jack for home use. I wanted to offer some tips I recently discovered when confronted with the problem of fixing or...

My father's 97 corolla with the 3 speed transmission recently develop a whine. Drove it to my usual mechanic where he suggested to try change both the oil in the tranny and the differential to see if it helps. (this transaxle has a seperate differential drain plug). The tranny was drained first and...

Popular Mechanics (for years one of the worst ways to spend a few bucks on a magazine) must have some new management. There are actually some articles that are worth reading , rather than the magazine just being a buyers look at new products. Anyway, they did dyno testing in Houston on several of...

Those small projector headlights on a lot of Acuras, BMWs, etc. are supposed to give a brighter, focused beam that helps the driver, but what about other people's ability to see you? Being seen can be as important as seeing the road. A lot of times they look like evil snake eyes that don't really...

My independent GM mechanic, whom I trust, has recommended to me that I use synthetic oil in my recently-purchased 2004 Impala, and use this mx schedule: change filter (AC Delco only) every 3000 miles, change oil every third filter. Sounds reasonable. Do any of the experts on this newsgroup have any...

On the recommendation of a poster to a Porsche forum I frequent, I bought some LED dash light bulbs for my 944. Haven't tried those yet but on a whim, I also bought a pair of 1157 style LED bulbs for the '55 coupe, just to see if I could a) get some more light out of my taillights and b) reduce...

Once my mechanic ask me, what will you do if your car stop running? My answer was, I will call AAA. When I read posts here then I feel that I'm from other planet,Mars? Who knows nothing about autos. (neither spaceships) How can I be self-help-mechanic or do-yourself-mechanic. I bought the Ford...

Methanol being unacceptable is true. Ethanol is OK upto 20% but methanol spells death to consumer cars, methanol over 6% in your fuel requires serious modifications so forget it As of 85% ethanol i dont know, what I do know is that my 2004 Nissan Sentra now makes 40+ mpg and will even go up! I...

what's a good driving light for in-town use?

Does give another car a boost ruin the boosters battery? It is -31C here (-24 F). The car did not start. And once a car can no longer turn over - what else can be done besides waiting? Would a block heater help? Thanks,

Presently have a 98 LaSabre which has been an excellent car. However, it is known that some models of the 3800 V6 engine have had severe problems when the plastic manfolds decompose or begin to leak coolant into the crankcase. Buick seems to shuffle its feet, look at the sky, and claim 'the dog...

If I change the oil on my car, is it ok to flush the used oil down the toilet?

Hi the My 96 Suzuki Esteem recently developed a very bad power loss. When it is parked I have no problem to rev the engine to 3000-4000 rpm and exhaust pipe doesn't seem to have restricted flow. However, when on the road, especially on an upgrade, it struggles very bad to accelerate. I don't...

Hi all, I have a question regarding a problem I am having with my 1999 Ford F350. It is a 4x4 duallie with the powerstroke diesel. I bought this truck used and did not know it had some performance enhancements added to the engine and automatic transmission. Here is my problem: I occasionally tow...

GM has stopped buying ads in the LA Times because they don't like this article by pulitzer-prize-winning car reviewer Dan Neil: April 6th, 2005 RUMBLE SEAT / DAN NEIL An American idle The Pontiac G6 is a sales flop. At General Motors, let the impeachment proceedings begin.

Many are familiar with the static electricity problem when exiting their car. Apparently it has something to do with some of the newer tire compounds. I have heard solutions ranging from spraying cloth seats with a fabric softener solution to "remembering" to touch the metal frame before leaving...

Hi, Just need a quick bit of advice. I have just refitted my cylinder head although I have not yet refilled the coolant or started the car. I decided to do a quick compression test to check everything was in order before I filled the coolant and so on. The first cylinder I checked showed very...