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4 instances of brake failure in the last 3 months. Pedal goes to the floor with no braking. 2009 RAV4. Three different shops have looked at the car - each one reporting that all is good. Currently it's at a Toyota dealer. I have two theories - but I'll hold off until some people weigh in. Unless...

I put my son's 2010 Escape up on blocks for the winter. The suspension back there has limited lift points, so I let the suspension hang. I wont do that again! The car now has a vibration above 50 since the rubber bearing support is deformed. Ok, I fixed the problem already - but look out!

A couple months back I asked the group which flavor of ATF to use in my 2018 Jetta auto trans code QPA. Most stated that it should use LV fluid, like the VW fluid with the part number ending in 540. After going to two different dealers, and one online store, with my VIN, they indicated that I...

Supposedly Subaru is having difficulty stocking certain oil filters and lists substitutes in TSB 02-191-22 If you use the substitute filter, they recommend that you: 1) Change the oil but not the filter 2) Rev the engine several times 3) Change the oil again and this time the filter What are...

It has been challenging to figure out which fluid to use. I know it's an Aisin 09G 6 speed with the transmission code QPA. One of the Euro parts websites says they don't have anything. Another recommends their version of a T-IV fluid (although their website says its only for trans code (SCY)...

The unit is older and has had many years for the head to glue itself together. so far we tried PB blaster, the "rope trick" (filling the cylinder with rope and using the starter to pop it off - this didn't work), various hammers, prying tools. We have to clean out bird seed from the engine. (I...

I imagine that this question is alot like finding a perfect body shop for a car; but I have never found a shop that does a perfect repair. In this case, I was hit from the left by a minivan, so damage to the shift linkage (it's a heel and toe setup), tank is dented, windshield, fender, turn...

1995 Polaris XLT snowmobile. the lever on the pump is sticking - which is causing issues with the throttle cables. how to fix? or how to source other than used? I know, I could pre-mix, but I'd prefer to fix it correctly

A couple of weeks back I posted that our car suddenly started missing, running poorly, lacked power. Of course, adding to the confusion were the following facts: - my son swapped out the MSD 6AL for a 6+, preparing to setup nitrous injection and wanting to use the timing retard feature available...

I have 3 years of oil changes and tire rotations on the VW. not worth my time for oil changes but I dont like rotating tires. anyway, on an 18 month old car they called and wanted $311 to replace air filter, cabin air filter, flush brake fluid. my cabin air filter was brand new. and they could...

we built this a few years ago - Dart 351 block with Eagle stroker kit. ran strong and good. until now. I strongly suspect one of the kids trashed on it; and he also replaced the ignition box with a different unit, anticipating to add nitrous (against my wishes). I know its hard to diagnose...

My local station just mentioned that they are going to carry REC 90. that was a new one on me: 90 octane, ethanol-free fuel (for recreational vehicles)

my head is spinning: I am looking for a durable, non-slippery garage floor coating that wont peel or lift. certainly floor prep is very important I have a 30 x 30 garage and a 30 x 40 garage. I'm surprised how much this will cost! Every product that I have researched gets: great reviews and...

Most of the instructions for installing split rail fence posts seem to indicate a burial depth of 24-30". This is not below the frost line in my area, which I believe is 42". so, how deep to bury? 800' of fence to install.

for the winter I got a set of Hankook icept iz2's on new American Racing wheels. bad vibration above 50. 5 times back to DT, 2 road force balances, same problem, although slightly better each time. at least two of the wheels had 12+ weights on them!!! they finally replaced the tires with...

2014 Sentra. 92k miles. it loses about 1" of coolant per month. no visible leaks (I used UV dye), pressure tested system (cold, obviously) and just had a UOA done with no evidence of coolant in the oil. since it has a warranty, I have an appt at the dealer. they are claiming that they just want...

Just picked up a 1995 Polaris SLT 750 PWC. three cylinder 2 stroke. what oil to use? after a couple hours of reading I am still undecided. I don't have an owners manual. Choices: Polaris blue. (Polaris no longer acknowledges or mentions PWC) Yamalube 2W. Pennzoil Marine syn blend Amsoil Marine...

I bought a replacement rear motor mount for a 96 Mitsu 3000GT. unfortunately I threw out the old one before the new one arrived. the new one is on an angle. it is not perpendicular to the base. is this correct? how do I find out it its correct? I cannot find a proper photo of one online that...

My sons car is competing At the SEMA booth

so my son wants to replace all of the faux wood veneer in the Cougar with real burled walnut. ok. sounded simple at first. I have alot of woodworking experience but none with veneers. tried yellow glue to glue the veneer to plywood backer. looked good until he polyurethaned it with oil-based...