Questions tagged [mechanics-trade]
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Why would a mechanic crank heater to maximum
This is a curiosity question. I recently had the timing belt, tensioner and water pump replaced on my Honda Odyssey.
When I picked up the van it was really hot inside but I didn't think much of it. Later I turned on the climate control and noticed…
Cameron Roberts
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Are there online mechanics helping diagnose issues based on OBD2 logs?
My Toyota Kluger (Highlander in the US) has been plagued by recurrent P0171, P0174 (lean fuel mixture) trouble codes ever since I bought it 2nd hand. Apart from the dashboard light, I've seen no other symptoms (other than the nagging impression it's…
André Levy
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Is EGR valve change necessary?
Recently I had the engine heater warning lamp (coil symbol) turned on while driving on my 2009 VW Polo diesel. The engine started losing power when going at a speed of over 100 km/h.
After a couple of days, the lamp turned off.
My mechanic told me…
Mate Mrše
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My Audi A6 2007 has a flat battery and is dead locked the key fob won't unlock it as it battery is dead and the key entry doesn't work
Need to get power to battery so i can use fob
Airy
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Should I be liable for the cost of replacing calliper's when the garage couldn't find the issue on multiple occasions?
Our family car had the brake pads and discs replaced in December, about a month later they started to make a strange sound when you pressed the brake pedal - not every time, sometimes much more than others sometimes not at all for entire journeys.…
Richard Macey
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I hit flood water at 60kph
Hit flood water on a dark road at 60kph.
Car stalled midway, got towed, wouldn't start again. Lights still work and the car still cranks but doesn't start, air filter was dry, tried push starting it and it just made a rattling noise, almost started…
Johhhn V
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Too tall to fit under a car on a lift
So I’m going to school to be an auto tech and it’s the second day of class. We just learned how to put a car up on the lift and we raised it but I’m 6’4 and the lift only goes up to 6’ and when I stand under the car I have to duck my head and hunch…
Connor Corbitt
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No lights or power but starts off kick, has brand new battery still nothing
I have a pioneer xf125 has no power at all but runs off kickstart and the kill switch works other than that no light or anything, could anyone help?
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My car wont start then a flame
Quick background info I have a 2010 lincoln mks , & it is push to start. I tried starting my car multiple times it wouldnt start, just clicking so i looked under the hood to look at my battery and i saw a small orange flame on the right hand side…
Ceecee
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Plenum in air intake system of automobiles
What is a plenum? What role does it play in the air intake system of cars?Do naturally aspirated engines use plenum?
Isha Roy
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Why are cotton shop towels usually red?
Cotton shop towels are often dyed red, like the one this dude is using to wipe down his impact driver (gotta keep those tools clean).
Why are shop towels often red? I'm thinking it's to make sure grizzly mechanics and maintenance folk are destined…
ndemarco
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Bmw lights random turn on at night
Light turn on randomly at night help https://youtu.be/Anxs2ciMMpY
Help !!!
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Wheel alignment as add on
How do you politely refuse other unnecessary things you are told to fix, when you take your car for a simple job to a car mechanic?
deolcarsolutions
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