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My oil dipstick has two bends in it-- did I insert it incorrectly?
When checking my oil the other day in my Toyota Yaris I noticed that there were two bends in my o...
Where should my oil level be on my dipstick?
I've had my Yaris 2018 since July '18. When I checked my oil on 2/12/19 it was kind of spotty on...
What is the best way to deal with a scratch on a car that exposes the metal?
The scratch is small: if I do nothing, will that lead to a bigger problem (like the paint around ...
Car accelerates improperly
Sometimes when I start my car, I drive a few seconds and all is normal, but then in a few more se...
Car accelerates improperly
Sometimes when I start my car, I drive a few seconds and all is normal, but then in a few more se...
Strut/shock wear
What happens when the struts and shocks wear out (how does it affect the car over all?)
Shock/strut replacement (how many need replacement)
Mechanic says I need to replace shock/strut and need a stabilizer bar kit. Total cost for job is...
How much should a transmission mount and motor mount cost-- parts and labor?
I cannot find "transmission mount" or "motor mount" listed under the repair list on this site to ...
brake fluid and front brakes
Does one need to change the brake fluid when replacing pads and turning the rotor or replacing th...
Brake Shoe Fair charge
I just had my brake shoes replaced and the mechanic charged me a haz fee of $7. I've never seen ...
Mechanic says my canister purge value needs replacing. Is this the same part as a vapor canister purge value and would I also need a vapor canister connector or hose or does the above include all those parts? Is $104 reasonable for the part?
how do I shut off my check engine warning light
Check engine warning light comes on every once in a while but there is nothing wrong with the car...
Does brake fluid need to be changed?
Mechanic was working on changing my brake pads and called me later to say the brake fluid needed ...
Coolant type
My Toyota manual says to add "Toyota Long Life Coolant" or equivalent. So two questions: must I ...
How often do serpentine belts need to be replaced?
Replaced both belts in 2009 with the mileage at 72,430. I'm now at 105,130 miles and the mechani...
car maintenance in cold, snowy weather
I will be moving from a warm, non-snowy climate to a cold, snowy one. What do I need to know abo...
How to maintain and drive a car in a cold, snowy city.
I currently live in a no-snow, year-round, warm city and will be moving to Spokane, WA. Could so...
coolant replacement/flush vs. coolant replacement
On this website's estimator there are two services listed: coolant replacement/flush and coolant ...
Coolant replacement
Hello: Mechanic has told me that he has a clear coolant that works when mixed with any other co...
Transmission fluid drain and refill vs. flush
Have not had transmission fluid changed since buying the car. The car now has 90,000 miles on i...
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