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Damp leaking cabin, tips to trace leak and advice to dry it out
On my 2003 ('04 Model spec) Right Hand Drive Volkswagen Bora (Jetta) Mk4 PD130 TDI SE (Comfortline) I have wetness both on and under my floor mats and in the carpet. The damp seems to be concentrated near the drivers door opening and spreads…
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Motorcycle Speed Wobble - How do I figure out the problem?
I have a 2005 GSXR 600. I took it for a test drive and the head shakes around 65mph or so and then goes away when I go past that.
It's worse when I'm slowing down without the front brake. When I slow down with the front brake it's more stable.
I…
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Reverse is now 1st gear on manual transmission
Reverse no longer works...when I shift into Reverse it goes into 1st gear. All other gears work fine.
2002 Jetta TDI 1.9
what could the problem be?
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How to start my motorcycle when the kick-starter fails?
This morning I tried to start my motorcycle but the kick-starter failed. It was idle for about a month but it was riding fine before that . My motorcycle doesn't have an electric starter function.
The fuel tank has more than a liter of petrol, last…
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Is it really not advisable to let your fuel tank get low on fuel?
I have frequently heard people blaming engine problems on letting the fuel in the fuel tank get too low, in so doing allowing sediment to be sucked into the fuel pump, which then causes a blockage.
I personally find this very hard to believe for a…
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Do premium air filters perform better than standard air filters?
I went in for an oil change recently and the Jiffy Lube technician tried to up sell me on buying a better oil for my car, and on buying a more expensive air filter.
My car is a fairly normal compact car (Toyota Prius).
Most brands have several…
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What are the advantages of upside down forks?
Recently, I have come across many bikes which have upside down front forks.
From browsing around the internet, I was not able to get a concrete answer for why it is preferred over conventional telescopic forks.
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Locked out of my accord
My 2013 Honda Accord EXL the battery died the key fob won't open the door and neither will the manual key what can I do
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What exactly is a catalytic converter and why does it need to operate within a certain range?
I heard here that a catalytic converter needs to operate within a certain "chemical range" otherwise it will generate unnecessary heat.
What exactly is a catalytic converter?
How does it work?
What is their purpose on a car?
Are they necessary…
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What is a head?
Due to this question I now have a fairly well-rounded understanding of what a head gasket is. I assumed that sometimes, when people would talk about "heads" that this was just an abbreviation of another term "head gaskets". Apparently, this is not…
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Do car batteries degrade when left charged, boxed and unconnected for long periods, e.g. in a shop?
I was discussing where to buy car batteries with a friend who is a professional driver and who has briefly worked as a mechanic. He suggested buying from one particular shop for several reasons, one of which was that they have a high turnover of…
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Why don't cars use Sequential gearboxes?
I have always felt that the Sequential Gearbox configuration is much much faster than a ordinary gearbox used in cars.
Why is this design used ? Any advantages?
Note: I am aware that racing cars(touring cars & rally cars) use Sequential…
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Are there any plans to update OBD-II?
OBD-II is ancient
It predates the Porsche 911 GT1, Windows 95 and implementation of the Schengen Agreement.
I would have thought that SAE would be working to add more diagnostic coverage for features that are virtually essential to most passenger…
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What are some good options for bumper pushing
What is a good way to push with your bumper without ruining the body of the car you are pushing (paint scratches do not matter.
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What is an "A pillar"?
I hear the term thrown around a lot about the A pillar or B pillar ...
What are these and of what importance are they?
Are there any other pillars in a vehicle?
Do all vehicles have all the pillars?
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