Automotive FAQ

Question: Very well said Michael! I own a 03 Elantra GLS with only 7K on it  I have had no problems and not only do I like the car, my wife  does too. Great on gas to. I got a great deal on it and would by  another on in minute.
ElantraStan  http://www.stanarseneaux.com/elantra/
Answer: let me [...]

Question: I am posting this for the benefit of those who may not be aware of the following announcement from Honda.
“Several months ago, we announced a Product Update involving all 1988-1991 Civics. If the igniter, a part in the ignition system, should fail, your car will not start. Your Honda dealer [...]

Question: I have a 1.5Liter, 16 v/v honda station wagon 1991 that slightly hesitates at low speed, especially when taking off at street corners. Tried thotle body cleaner, full electrical cabling + distributor cap + spark plug change, no effect. Hooked up electrical signal from throtle position sensor to a [...]

Question: I was just wondering does anybody know if Hyundi Excel is a good car???  Has anybody heard good/bad stories about it?? I read in a LemonAid Used  Car..it isn’t too good. Any comments would be greatful. I can be  emailed or you can post it on this newsgroup.  Thanks!
Answer: Well… as our President [...]

Question: I am considering buying a Honda Civic VX (the low end model with a V-TEC engine), and I have a couple of questions:
1. None of the four local dealers has a VX in stock! (I don’t necessarily believe that test driving a car helps you make up your mind about [...]

Question: My car has developed a problem that I cannot find a solution to. It is a 1991 Honda Civic Special Edition (Canadian Model), 1.5L, 180,000kms. It is basically a DX with power steering and no AC.
To the problem…
The car stalls. It only stalls when warm, and only when [...]

Question: This is just a little radiator block bolted under the chassis. Could someone tell me if these are available as after- market units, and what I should play to have one purchased and installed? Thanks!
I’m curious: WTF would a [...]

Question: About three years ago I had some help on this newsgroup with this same vehicle, the ECM diagnostic codes reveled a bad throttle position sensor, I replaced it and all has been well ever since! THANKS! Well you guessed it, I have another problem cropping up and a [...]

Question: I have a 98 Subaru Outback w/ automatic tranny. It has 107K miles. The check engine light came on about 1000 miles ago with Cyl. 2 and Cyl. 4 Misfire trouble codes. The engine also started idling very rough. I changed the platinum plugs about 4000 miles ago, [...]

Question: Is there a super-duper tire gauge on the market?
I have been using a pocket protector tire gauge for years. I bought an air compressor last summer and now check my tires’ pressure at least once a month. I have found the pocket gage cumbersome to use. I can’t consistently fit it [...]