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I've decided it! I'm going to add 1gal of lacquer thinner to 10 gallons of gas in vehicle to clear DTC's 0430/0420 for inefficient catalytic converter performance. I'm going to wait until I've got a trip planned to drive at least 150mi to burn it in one go. Don't want to let it sit in the...

My 2011 MDX has been approved by Acura for a warranty repair to remedy excessive oil consumption. The repair includes replacing all six pistons and rings. Question is, would this procedure necessitate a valve adjustment when reassembling the head? Wanting to know before the dealer tries to...

After binging on YouTube instructional videos, I just completed swapping front pads and rotors on my 2011 Acura MDX. Reason for the job was that the outboard pad on the DF wheel was worn to the nub. DF inboard pad was perfectly fine. PF wheel pads/rotors were good too and probably didn't need to...

I'll try to keep this question short and sweet: About a month ago I got my '04 imapala back from the mechanic after a fuel pressure regulator R&R. Shop stated that oil had to be changed due to fuel leaking into the crankcase. After bringing car home and checking the dipstick, oil was way over...

So I recently changed the coolant on a '04 Impala 3.4L. While doing so, I removed the coolant overflow tank (non-pressurized) and tried and clean some of the brown gunk (dried dexcool) out with a garden hose. When I reinstalled and connected the tank, I noticed that it was leaking very slowly...

I have a 2004 Chevy Impala 3.4L with approx 110k miles. This will be the first time I will be changing the trans fluid by dropping the pan and changing the filter. First time it will be done on the vehicle as well. I'm looking for some suggestions on what kind of fluid I should top it off with...

I'm looking for a little advice. 2004 impala 3.4L ~99k miles and the coolant has never been changed. I also notice/hear some gurgling in the dash when making turns and accelerating from a stop, usually only when the car has been running for 10 minutes or less. I am assuming that this is air in...