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  Where can I get my radiator repaired?

  12 Answers22 hours ago
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  Why did cars stop being made with tailfins?

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_tailfin

  10 Answers13 hours ago
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  What would happen if you put gas in your car while it’s on?

  14 Answers2 days ago
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  If I just added non-ethanol gas to my car when I usually get regular gas, will it be a problem if I started using regular again?

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  That is not a problem in any way.

  It's using an ethanol-containing fuel in an old car not specifically intended to use it which may cause problems.

  Some of the materials used for O-rings and gaskets prior to the introduction of ethanol are not resistant to alcohol and ethanol fuels can cause those to degrade or release particles or rubber/plastic than can cause other problems.

  The effects with those vary depending on the materials and ethanol content of the fuel.

  Any vehicle designed to run on ethanol-containing fuels is fine with either type.

  10 Answers1 day ago
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  How bad does wind have to be to knock out power?

  The wind knocked out my power for 8 hours how bad does it have to be to do that? 

  15 Answers4 days ago
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  Will auto shops allow this?

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  I remember watching a custom car programme a few years ago. They had a big sign in the workshop. It said,

  Labour rate $50

  If you want to watch $75

  If you want to help $100.

  I think that was probably aimed at people like you.

  16 Answers3 days ago
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  Will this prevent my cars battery from dying?

  If I don’t drive it anywhere and instead I turn it on for 30 mins in park, will it keep it from needing to be charged? 

  10 Answers2 days ago
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  Car dipstick?

  I checked my oil level and was shocked to see no oil was on the end of the dipstick! Nothing has been leaking on the garage floor. The car has not been acting strange and no indicators came on. I have driven maybe 3,200 or 3,400 miles since the last oil change. If the car burned a quart of oil would that cause it to not register on the dipstick or is there another issue? It uses about 5 quarts. Year 2005

  9 Answers1 day ago
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  Steering wheel shaking at high speeds and vibration while braking?

  So my steering wheel shakes at around 70-80 mphs and it also pull a little to the left. It doesn't shake while turning and there is no audible noise any where. My car also vibrates while braking from higher speeds. I've changed out the inner and outer tie rods on my fwd car and also replaced the rotors with new ones. I didn't replace the brake pads so that might be the braking problem. It doesn't change the steering wheel though. I got an alignment afterwards hoping it was the last piece after all those changes but it still continues to be the same. 

  7 Answers14 hours ago
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  applying at pep boys, no experience with cars, tips?

  So far I've had two jobs before, both in restaurants. I from 2017-2018 (the company was going under so I left) then I got a job at another restaurant and I've been working there since 2018. 

  I know how to put windshield washer fluid in the washer fluid tank and I know how to check what the pressure on a tire is but that is  the end of what I know about cars. What can I do to boost my chances of passing an interview and get hired? 

  6 Answers12 hours ago
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  Can I need to necessarily replace a broken cable or it can be fixed?

  6 Answers1 day ago
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  Would I be a bad person for driving my car when im pretty sure it has a blown head gasket?

  My dad thinks the car runs fine, but a lot of white smoke comes out the tail pipe, and I think there is a little oil leaking in the front, but he says to drive it anyway.

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  How can I get a screw out?

  I have a screw stuck in my skateboard, and it’s the kind that has a bolt on the other end. They both turn but won’t come off. When I try using pliers on the bolt and a screwdriver on the screw at the same time it  just doesn’t turn

  6 Answers1 day ago
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  Turbo Diesel Misfire and white smoke only on cold start?

  On cold start it misfires and runs very chuggy for about 1 minute, meanwhile it is blowing white smoke that smells like partially burned diesel.

  I have removed all 4 glowplugs and tested them working, all having a 'full' burn after 10 or so seconds.

  4 newly refurbished injectors.

  After 1 minute of me accelerating to blow it all out, the engine warms up and begins running perfectly without smoke or misfire.

  My guess is a cylinder is not combusting properly maybe due to glowplug (??) issue, causing the fuel pumped into the cylinder to not be burned properly, until it reaches operating temp and can then combust properly.

  I am on a very limited budget and cannot just buy 4 glowplugs unless I feel very confident that is the culprit, even though they appear to glow correctly.

  I have asked this question once, but feel the need to clarify - It is NOT Oil or Coolant...

  Thanks for any advice.

  7 Answers2 days ago
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  how long tell bitcoin replaces cash?

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  Determining internal state of engine.?

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  That occurs with short trips as it's condensation in the valve cover. It normally disappears with long runs. It's not harmful per se. If you are using fully synthetic oil it shouldn't happen. BTW we go 12,000 miles on fully synthetic in the UK as recommended by the car manufacturers. But it has to be on fully synthetic oil.

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  Which tire is the drive wheel on a FWD Ford fusion?

  I'm trying to determine if it's the Driver's side wheel or the passenger side wheel that is the actual "Drive" wheel.  Does anyone know?

  6 Answers2 days ago
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  If I just added non-ethanol gas to my car when I usually get regular gas, will that be a problem? If so, how can I fix it?

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  Non-ethanol gas is better than gas with ethanol. It is usually reserved for the higher octane available at the pump if that is what you mean. In either case, no harm at all will come to your car.

  6 Answers2 days ago
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  Would I be safe if I drove a week (slightly less than 1k in additional miles) before I got my oil changed?

  I have a Honda Civic. I usually need an oil change every 2 months (after 7k miles, my oil change light comes on). 

  5 Answers1 day ago
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  How can a tire shake kill you?

  I am thinking about trying drag racing, but I heard about someone dying from a tire shake. I really don’t understand how a tire shake can kill someone 

  11 Answers4 days ago