Automotive FAQ

Question: Not all turbo cars use knock sensors, but most do. I have been doing some experimentation with turbo boost pressures relative to octane ratings as indicated on the pump. My Audi is supposed to run on “87 octane or better” with the factory setup, around 7 psi boost. In fact, it runs fine [...]

Question: I’m sure this subject has been brought up before, but I think there’s value in revisiting it. The question is directed at people who drive sports cars:
What’s your favorite insurance company and why?
I’m looking at buying a 1987 Toyota Supra and discovering the cost of insuranc3 to be rather high. Is there a quality [...]

Question: Maybe I’m harping on this Turbo stuff too much, but I think it’s interesting… …Turbos in general, not just Diesels…
I’ve noticed Japanese companies have recently started equipping their cars with dual Turbo chargers- in particular the Nissan 300ZX, the new Toyota Supra, and, a guy I know who owns one assures me, the Nissan [...]

Question: Why is the torque specification for the bolts which secure valve covers so low?
I own a 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo which has approximately 53,000 miles on it currently. The car started leaking oil recently. Oil was leaking from under the valve covers. 3 of the 12 bolts which secure the [...]

Question: I bought myself a “birthday present” at the end of 1987 also commemorating the end of my singledom (and perhaps the last chance to buy a high performance sports car, since I’d soon be in a “family way”). After painstaking consideration of the Mazda RX-7, the Porsche 924S, and the Toyota [...]

Question: I am curious how long other people drive their cars? I saw a Toyota ad on TV. An old man drove his pickup 400,000 miles… Wow!
I have 83 Nissan Sentra and 130,000 miles on it. How about you?
I have a 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo with 96,500 miles. Relative to my history [...]

Question: My 87 supra cassette player is a piece of junk!  The lights on some of the buttons don’t work, it randomly decides when it wants to take a tape and many other problems.  Thus, I’m going to replace it with a CD player.  Any recommendations or warnings are appreciated!  Rumor has it the 87 [...]

Question: Not all turbo cars use knock sensors, but most do. I have been doing some experimentation with turbo boost pressures relative to octane ratings as indicated on the pump. My Audi is supposed to run on “87 octane or better” with the factory setup, around 7 psi boost. In fact, it runs fine with [...]

Question: Subject line says it.  I’d like to know from Saturn SC owners how they like their vehicles, what options are recommended, how the car performs, how reliability has been, . . .
I am considering trading my 1987 Toyota Supra for the SC.
Either e-mail or follow-uyp posting would be appreciated.  I will post a summary [...]