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Starting a vintage vehicle after ~10 months of standing - tips?
Awarded Oct 5 at 6:33
I'm having a hard time intuiting throttle position to engine rpm consistency between gears -- why do cars behave in this observed way?
Awarded Sep 27 at 17:18
Push mower tipped on its side, oil leaked out of the air filter
Awarded Jun 9 at 19:51
Do I need a new sparkplug?
Awarded Jun 8 at 23:07
Is it possible to charge car battery through cigar lighter socket?
Awarded May 20 at 23:55
Is this definitive conclusion of a blown head gasket?
Awarded May 1 at 20:01
How to tell what type of battery my car has?
Awarded Feb 26 at 14:37
How necessary is it to get a wheel torque check within 50 miles?
Awarded Feb 10 at 10:25
Replace the Engine, rebuild, or just put on new rings
Awarded Jan 30 at 13:56
What is spark plug heat range
Awarded Oct 17, 2024 at 2:25
How much would you trust a pre-sales inspection from a "captured" mechanic?
Awarded Sep 20, 2024 at 16:41
Motorcycle pulls the steering heavily to the side when turning
Awarded Jul 2, 2024 at 10:33
Chicken vs Egg Symptoms from 2005 Suburban 5.3 FlexFuel
Awarded May 29, 2024 at 21:18
Why does brake pedal ever move
Awarded May 27, 2024 at 11:51
Why is my car paint not so "shiny"?
Awarded Apr 16, 2024 at 14:10
Does a new motorcycle headlight need to have the exact power consumption specs as the old one to avoid overworking the regulator rectifier?
Awarded Feb 27, 2024 at 8:42
Shall I replace strut?
Awarded Feb 21, 2024 at 19:41
What grade of bolts should I use for motorcycle brake hardware?
Awarded Feb 16, 2024 at 10:47
Should I be worried about my car battery?
Awarded Jan 11, 2024 at 22:56
Is it recommended/necessary to wear rubber gloves while replacing a car battery?
Awarded Jan 2, 2024 at 8:27
Is it safe to transport diesel fuel in a plastic can inside of a plastic tub? Or store it in the same way?
Awarded Dec 13, 2023 at 22:55
Engine comparison: How can a smaller/more efficient engine excel over its "bigger sibling"?
Awarded Dec 13, 2023 at 18:32
Jump-starting a car: connecting black to the engine block
Awarded Nov 15, 2023 at 4:08
Is it possible to auto close the power window of a car using OBD and CAN bus?
Awarded Oct 19, 2023 at 17:25
What are the advantages of a dealer-installed hitch?
Awarded Oct 17, 2023 at 17:35
What's the black knob near the oil pan?
Awarded Sep 11, 2023 at 16:56
Tool for impacting screws — What is it called?
Awarded Aug 22, 2023 at 5:41
Accidentally put regular gas in Infiniti G37
Awarded Jul 8, 2023 at 6:51
Is high engine load bad?
Awarded Jun 14, 2023 at 23:05
How does the clutch prevent stalling?
Awarded Apr 27, 2023 at 22:25
Manual says "Do not use the jack supplied with your vehicle" -- why is it?
Awarded Apr 17, 2023 at 15:15
Is it OK practice to start a car while it's on jackstands?
Awarded Mar 16, 2023 at 15:32
Is an exhaust pipe broken at engine connection fixable by a DIYer?
Awarded Feb 13, 2023 at 23:02
Purpose of small forward-facing deflectors in front of rear wheels
Awarded Jan 17, 2023 at 4:35
Chevrolet 2008 Suburban, I removed the transmission fluid pan by mistake. Can I just put it back on and refill fluid?
Awarded Jan 10, 2023 at 19:25
Why does a catalytic converter have to connect to the engine electronically?
Awarded Jan 4, 2023 at 21:46
Can I jack up the front of my car on the lower control arm near the ball joint without damaging anything? (Honda Civic EM2)
Awarded Dec 2, 2022 at 12:07
What is so special about catalytic converters that makes them a target for theft?
Awarded Oct 27, 2022 at 14:06
Does storing a car battery on its side damage it?
Awarded Oct 16, 2022 at 16:25
Is it bad to drive slow at low rpms in 4th or 5th gear? Do you get better gas mileage?
Awarded Sep 11, 2022 at 19:05
Honda City 2002 doesn't start or sputters and dies
Awarded Aug 21, 2022 at 6:55
Why does my lawnmower air filter have a metal wire mesh?
Awarded Aug 15, 2022 at 18:41
How do I keep an idle/unused battery ready for immediate use?
Awarded Jul 31, 2022 at 9:49
Best way to recharge battery using alternator?
Awarded Jun 30, 2022 at 14:42
Toyota USB port kills devices plugged into it
Awarded Jun 17, 2022 at 16:26
Does switching to neutral on an automatic transmission improve braking for immediate stopping?
Awarded Jun 9, 2022 at 8:51
Are these holes at the bottom of a 1965 VW Beetle Fuel Tank part of its design? Does something go there?
Awarded May 30, 2022 at 5:55
What factors affect the maximum air pressure that should be put in a vehicle's tires?
Awarded May 27, 2022 at 10:04
50/50 Coolant Dilution after distilled water flush?
Awarded May 24, 2022 at 14:03
Rats biting off fuel line ( again and again and again )!
Awarded May 6, 2022 at 15:41
Nearly drained battery for 2 weeks - how much damage was done?
Awarded Apr 29, 2022 at 10:45
Best Way to Repair Damage to Exterior Door Shell
Awarded Apr 28, 2022 at 0:26
My (manual) transmission won't engage any gear 1 day after escaping bog
Awarded Mar 23, 2022 at 11:04
Why would my electrical systems cut out when I brake?
Awarded Mar 14, 2022 at 16:55
Why isn't my horn working, if all the components work?
Awarded Mar 14, 2022 at 12:42
Will zip ties hold on a bumper for 200 miles?
Awarded Mar 14, 2022 at 4:40
Can I use a 15lbs torque wrench for 13lbs spark plug job
Awarded Feb 25, 2022 at 23:40
Oil Pan Flap? What does it do?
Awarded Feb 24, 2022 at 9:17
Car battery at 10v, then shows 14,5v while car running after boost, then when car turns off, drops to 10v again within a minute
Awarded Feb 14, 2022 at 10:05
Do battery corrosion pads really work?
Awarded Jan 9, 2022 at 9:27
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