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What does a liter class engine mean?

I have had this question for a long time, can I assume that a 1000 CC engine is able to hold a liter (1L) of water content? Please let me know if my understanding is correct, so I can understand more.... Thanks in advance..
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Why has my car burnt through all the oil?

I have recently run in to trouble with my Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 2013. I broke down the other day after a huge cloud of white smoke out the exhaust followed by a severe loss of power. The AA came had a look and said that the smoke I saw was the oil…
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How to keep wheel ramps from sliding?

I have a very smooth garage floor. When I try to use my wheel ramps for the quick and easy way to raise a vehicle, they will often slide, sometimes just one, but other times both. They will sometimes even continue to slide as the tire pushes them…
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Is it safe to drive in race conditions with missing lug nuts?

You know sometimes you read something and think "What?" Well, would you be happy to drive a 900 BHP car in a competition with lug nuts missing? Apparently NASCAR has introduced a rule change so that teams no longer have to fit all of the lug nuts…
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How does an automatic gearbox know when to change gear?

As the title suggests, how does an automatic gearbox know when to change gear? For example, how does the autobox know to shift down when you hit a gradient? How does it know to shift up at 2000 rpm when driving gently? When driving…
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What is this thing hanging from a wire from the front headliner at the top of the windshield?

Had my windshield replaced last week, and then this week this black rectangular plastic thing dropped in front of me. Held in place by a wire attached to it going under the headliner - length of wire about 1". The thing is about 6-7" long, 3/4"…
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Possible causes for poor traction and handling

I have a 2001 Honda Prelude SH with about 180,000 miles on it. For the past 12-18 months, I've noticed consistent strange behavior: Very prone to skidding when braking on uneven roads. Much earlier loss of traction when cornering. When I hit…
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Is there a reason keyless ignition cars do not shut off when it can no longer detect the keyfob?

There's been some security-related questions being asked here and on sister sites concerning keyless ignition automobiles and how to defend against some security risks. This brings up a related question. Why do cars keep running if the car can no…
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Is it possible to harm your car by giving someone a boost?

This post explains why it's a potential hazard to clip to the negative post on the dead battery when giving a boost. But I've also been told that I could damage the electronics in my own car if I give someone a boost or do it "wrong". Is this…
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Does recirculated cabin air pass through the air filter?

In general, does air recirculated in the cabin (i.e. when the re-circulate button is engaged on the dash) pass again through the cabin air filter? I know that the cabin air filter filters outside air before it enters the passenger space, but is it…
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What are the pros and cons of fiberglass body?

Fiberglass is a prominent material for building boats. It's well-tested and durable. Over the years, there have been few attempts to adopt fiberglass as in automotive industry: Glasspar G2 - a 1950 car with all-fiberglass body Chevrolet Corvette…
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Revving and rattling sometimes when braking

My Tacoma has been making a strange revving and rattling sound when the truck is in motion and the brake or the clutch is pressed and the gas pedal is released. I couldn't reproduce the effect when idling. I first thought it might be the heat…
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Multimeter - Basic Functionality and Howto

Multimeters I'm looking for some responses regarding multimeter basics for the site tag-wiki to point OP's at when we want them to use one. The question is; What are the basic functions of a multimeter? How would I troubleshoot a headlamp failure…
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What is the difference between torque and horsepower?

A very basic question - what is the difference between torque and horsepower? Its all over Google, but I am really confused and can't get any satisfactory answers. I'll tell you my confusion: Torque is an indication of acceleration, right? So, to…
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What mechanical action is heel and toe (clutchless) shifting trying to accomplish?

I just ran across the phrase "heel and toe" shifting from this answer I've worn through the floor mat in two places trying to become better at heel and toe-ing, though. and this question: I've heard much and recently watched a video about…
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