Archive for the ‘Maintenance & Repairs’ Category

Cars: If you get into an accident and the only damage is a cracked fender how bad was the accident?

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

David B asked: I am buying a 07 Monte Carlo LT. The man I am buying it from said it is a fun car to drive but he cracked the fender. The fender has been replaced but I'm a little concerned about the car. How bad of an accident do ...

What cars have the same transmission as mine?

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

PurPle asked: I have a 96 pontiac grand prix with a 99 lumina engine so i assumed any grand prix or lumina years 96 - 99 would fit. I'm waiting for a car to come into the junk yard to swap my transmission with but neither cars have came ...

How will the car maintenance and repair industry change as electric cars become the norm?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

guitarman asked: Will mechanics that one worked on combustible engine cars learn about electric cars and then get certified to work on those? Because they are vastly different kinds of vehicles.JOHNIE

How do i get my diesel truck to shoot black smoke out of my stacks?

Sunday, May 24th, 2009

jbird21 asked: Often I see the diesel trucks black smoke of the shot there by pipes or conduits. I was wondering how to convince their truck to do that. I know that can make them fairly when they want. Do not know much about trucks. So .... How convinced my ...

Why wont my truck start after filling up on gas?

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

jnkochjr asked: the f I go fill up my gas truck that follows what happens. Turns off the ignition, I fill up gas, and then try to start over. The truck will not start unless it elasticity gas. On 2005 Ford F150 Supercrew FX4.MAX

Can pulling / towing a truck that is in gear damage the truck when 1 wheel is dragging?

Monday, May 11th, 2009

funkyjs asked: Someone has towed my truck 100 feet when it was in gear. The call was fine and not damage the truck. They were pulling on the dirt. All wheels were turning except one, who said they were blocked. The truck is 1985 Ford F150 4x4. The truck was ...

My truck is rusting around the wheel wells what is the easiest way to fix it?

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

oldfordtruck asked: My truck is rusting around the wheel wells that I had tried to Bondo but it didn 't last long What 's the easiest and inexpensive fix?DANNY

What shear-thickening material is found in cars or is related to cars?

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Dr. Evil asked: A material of shear-thickening is what you get when mixed corn starch with water. Form coloide that material. I have to find that material in cars is shear thickening. Does anyone who knows a lot about cars know that the industry is like this? Should I ...

What kind of chemicals do car rental companies/used car dealers use to make their cars look brand new?

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

powermxpx asked: I 'm. trying to clean my interior the car with my carpet. I know that they must use a certain type of cleaners / specialty chemicals to keep their cars clean look and feel the smell fresh. Anyone who has worked for one of these places?RAFAEL

Can I disconnect jump start cable when the cars are running?

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Felix_Felix asked: Hello everyone! I think my car has a faulty battery. I could jump in to start my car with another car. I could get it and I started working for a few minutes with the cables to jump start. Then I turned off both cars, unplugged the ...