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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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Ford Tractor 5600
This is a older tractor. My question relates to the fuel system. The older fuel injectors don't have any external seals? All of them seat and 3 don't leak but one does.
I was looking for a seal but it didn't have any not even on the tip. So I'm…
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2005 Mazda 3 at warning light at cold start ups
I've noticed recently that my mazda 3 on cold starts would show the at warning light. When I start it, it normally flashes it for a few seconds then disappears. Then when I pull it out of the garage, the at warning light shows. What I do is I…
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What does "Chopped & Channeled" mean?
"Chopped & Channeled" is another term I have come across in the hotrodding scene.
What does it mean?
What is the purpose of applying these modifications to your vehicle?
Are there any negative effects?
Must a vehicle have certain requirements to…
Jonathan Musso
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Why did manufacturers go to other than 1:1 transmission ratios?
While reading this question it came to mind:
Why did manufacturers start building transmissions without a 1:1 ratio?
In the older transmission you'd see the 1:1 ratio all the time, either as the final drive ratio or the one just before the…
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