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Before changing a fuel filter is it ok to let the line run dry?
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Why does a starter "bounce"?
Awarded Nov 12 at 15:28
Is mounting the wheels inside-out on a car safe?
Awarded Oct 30 at 12:45
Why does a hybrid car have a second small battery?
Awarded Aug 21 at 6:46
Battery drops to 10.5 volts after charging
Awarded Jun 28 at 23:52
Do I need a new sparkplug?
Awarded May 29 at 22:27
Red vs black vs grey RTV - what's in a color?
Awarded May 20 at 13:32
My 1999 Chevy suburban has a battery issue. One of the batteries is boiling hot and smells like it's burning up
Awarded Apr 1 at 5:34
Is it safe to reuse oil that was drained for a repair?
Awarded Dec 26, 2024 at 11:05
Is it normal to connect the positive to a fuse and the negative to the chassis
Awarded Dec 19, 2024 at 14:33
When stopping, should I put the transmission in neutral?
Awarded Nov 16, 2024 at 23:40
Pontiac G5 transmission sometimes grinds when shifting into first while stopped, occasionally stalls car
Awarded Nov 11, 2024 at 17:12
Newbie with a grease gun - lacking a bleeder valve
Awarded Oct 16, 2024 at 16:56
Why do many CVT cars appear to index gears during normal automatic operation?
Awarded Aug 6, 2024 at 11:32
What's the Difference Between OBDII adapters and Toyota Mini VCI?
Awarded Aug 1, 2024 at 12:01
Car stalls when coming to a stop except when in neutral
Awarded Jul 12, 2024 at 5:35
How important it is to drain all the oil when doing an oil change?
Awarded Jun 5, 2024 at 21:42
Chicken vs Egg Symptoms from 2005 Suburban 5.3 FlexFuel
Awarded May 29, 2024 at 21:18
Use of a stirling engine to generate electric current from exhaust heat in an automobile
Awarded May 26, 2024 at 9:47
Music stops playing when pressing the clutch down
Awarded May 9, 2024 at 7:57
jacking up a car on "grass paving block" - how to secure jack and supports?
Awarded May 2, 2024 at 13:31
How to read torque specs off this Nissan service diagram?
Awarded Apr 23, 2024 at 13:50
Why is my car losing control and vibrating
Awarded Mar 9, 2024 at 6:40
Why would it be "unwise" to drive a car after water has got inside the passenger compartment?
Awarded Feb 15, 2024 at 8:42
Jump-starting a car: connecting black to the engine block
Awarded Jan 17, 2024 at 23:25
I lost my Mercedes smart key, how do I get a new one?
Awarded Jan 12, 2024 at 11:32
Noise in stereo that changes pitch with engine RPM
Awarded Jan 6, 2024 at 18:09
Engine comparison: How can a smaller/more efficient engine excel over its "bigger sibling"?
Awarded Dec 15, 2023 at 5:41
Is control module voltage and battery voltage the same?
Awarded Dec 1, 2023 at 22:26
Rust on rotors after non-use, mechanic said they need to be replaced
Awarded Oct 26, 2023 at 11:40
Is there a way to check for rust on a classic car before purchase?
Awarded Oct 19, 2023 at 0:32
What happened to my car?
Awarded Oct 11, 2023 at 16:42
Controlling door lock/unlock via CAN bus
Awarded Oct 1, 2023 at 14:16
Is it okay to run aviation fuel (100 low-lead) in a dirt bike?
Awarded Sep 11, 2023 at 12:33
Will never charging the batteries of a hybrid electric plug-in vehicle damage it?
Awarded Sep 9, 2023 at 5:41
How Do Parking Brakes Wear Out?
Awarded Sep 1, 2023 at 21:18
Where can I get my torque wrench calibrated?
Awarded Aug 25, 2023 at 5:25
Do I need to torque my spark plugs?
Awarded Jul 6, 2023 at 15:47
Why is cold-start fuel mixture enrichment necessary?
Awarded Jun 26, 2023 at 20:57
How long should I wait for engine to cool down before I can check coolant?
Awarded Apr 10, 2023 at 2:17
Is it OK practice to start a car while it's on jackstands?
Awarded Mar 16, 2023 at 10:08
Mechanic sent me this image and said my brake rotors should be replaced. Does this seem right?
Awarded Mar 14, 2023 at 17:09
Is an exhaust pipe broken at engine connection fixable by a DIYer?
Awarded Feb 22, 2023 at 23:06
magnet on oil-filter- is it a good idea?
Awarded Feb 10, 2023 at 18:26
Rusted gas tanks, how do you repair them?
Awarded Dec 7, 2022 at 21:36
What is so special about catalytic converters that makes them a target for theft?
Awarded Oct 26, 2022 at 22:42
Why don't cars have circuit breakers instead of fuses?
Awarded Sep 21, 2022 at 14:17
How is video transmitted in the car? (E.g., from backup camera to NAV display.)
Awarded Aug 26, 2022 at 15:56
How to (relatively safely) store a small amount (200 milliliters) of gasoline for up to a month?
Awarded Aug 16, 2022 at 9:41
After brake bleed, pedal goes to floor
Awarded Aug 3, 2022 at 20:11
Can anyone Identify the make, model and year of this car?
Awarded Jul 22, 2022 at 15:42
Toyota USB port kills devices plugged into it
Awarded Jun 18, 2022 at 9:17
Does a Car Keep Moving If Neither Accelerator, Nor Brake Is Pressed?
Awarded Jun 7, 2022 at 8:25
Timing belt change on a car about to be scrapped
Awarded Jun 2, 2022 at 8:48
Are these holes at the bottom of a 1965 VW Beetle Fuel Tank part of its design? Does something go there?
Awarded May 27, 2022 at 13:27
Should I get a battery tender for a car not used for long periods of time?
Awarded May 23, 2022 at 11:20
Factors Limiting EV Battery Acceptance Rate on DC Fast Chargers
Awarded May 17, 2022 at 3:51
Ford Focus hard to start after fueling
Awarded Apr 12, 2022 at 21:12
What does it mean when I turn the car key, nothing happens for a bit, and then the car revs to life?
Awarded Apr 12, 2022 at 9:25
Park/marker lamps won't turn off
Awarded Apr 4, 2022 at 13:21
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