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Follow up question on spark plug heat range
@vini_i gave a great answer to my previous question here (What is spark plug heat range)
Part of that answer is that the reason for spark plugs having different heat ranges is that if it runs to hot you can get pre-ignition, and too cold you get…
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Mini Cooper 2003 - Changed lights to LED, insanely fast indicator lights now
Changed all the lights on my Girlfriend's Mini Cooper last weekend, since then the indicators have been going crazy (assuming due to power consumption being very low).
I know you can replace the relay for the lights so that it works with LED…
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Where can I find statistics regarding car life expectancies?
I am in the process of buying a used car and I'm having some difficulty estimating the longevity of vehicles I encounter.
One can speak of car longevity in different ways, but for this question let's consider only longevity in relation to mileage,…
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Starter solenoid clicking continuously
Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated.
My car would not start yesterday.
When the ignition was turned, all that could be heard was a continuous clicking which then slowed after a while, when I left the key in for some time.
Since then I…
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'04 Daewoo Nubira brakes keep sticking on after disc and pad replacement
On my '04 Daewoo Nubira I have been and had new discs and pads all round and now the brakes keep sticking on, I have been advised I now need new calipers all round, how can I tell if its them or that the ABS pump could be the problem as the garage…
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With the weather is getting cold, I have problems starting my 2001 C240 Mercedes
I have a 2001 Mercedes C240. Since the weather has been getting cold lately, I have had a problem starting the car. When I try to start the car, it makes no sound. After several attempts, the engine will start.
A local mechanic says that the…
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How can I dispose of the waste products I get from working on my car more effectively?
I have some real challenges disposing of various fluids and consumable objects from working on vehicles at home in my small workshop.
Some of the more common things that I want to be able to dispose of properly include:
Car Batteries
Brake…
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Why does the Check Engine code for emissions failure disable traction control and cruise?
I have a 2010 Forester with nearly 100k miles, and it just started giving the "emissions" check engine code (P0420, Catalytic Converter Efficiency Below Threshold).
When that code is tripped in the system, it responds by flashing 'cruise' and…
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Pneumatic Valve Spring Operation in Formula 1
In the 2006 Formula 1 World Championship the rules allowed for pneumatic valvesprings.
These engines were required to have a 90° V8 engine with 2.4 liters of displacement, 4-valve-per cylinder layout with two overhead cams per cylinder bank and…
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Disabling OBD2-Interface in a car
If a car-thief wants to steal a modern car, he often uses the OBD2 (On Board diagnosis) to "hack" the car.
Simplified: He achieves this by plugging his "hacking device" in the port, which aquieres the code for the engine immobilizer. With the code…
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Engagement delay when shifting from neutral to drive or reverse
My 2001 VW Eurovan (T4) has automatic transmission and about 160k miles on the clock.
When I use the transmission selector to move from N to D or from N to R, there is a noticeable delay until I feel the selected gear has actually engaged. The…
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Location of exhaust manifold
In four cylinder engines, why are some cars designed with the exhaust manifold towards the front of the car while other cars have it towards the back? Is there any advantage in one design over the other?
For example, the Toyota Corolla has the…
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Steering Pump whining; no fluid loss
Over the last 3 month, our 2005 Honda Odyssey has had a whining steering pump. Here's a bit of the background, from the day that it started until present.
One day in mid-October: Get a call from my other half, the car's making a loud noise. Diagnose…
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ATMA on OBDII not Working
I have successfully connected a terminal android app to the obd port of my car. And tried dry run of many at commands, many are working as expected.
But ATMA (AT command to Monitor All) is not responding. Trying to view all the can…
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How do I go about replacing the head gaskets in my Dodge truck?
It's a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4, Laramie SLT, automatic transmission, 5.9l magnum engine, and crew cab (222k mi).
It seems to have some head gasket leaks, as there is some coolant burning. I have only basic carpentry tools, nothing special and I…
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