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IS INDUCTION SERVICE A WASTE OF MONEY?
Published: Fri, Feb 3, 2012
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Dear Tom and Ray:
The local Honda dealer charges $120 for a fuel-induction service every 30,000 miles. I can buy a can of BG 44K injector cleaner as a gas additive for $20. Does the gas-additive cleaner work as well as the dealer's induction service? If the gas additive is sufficient, how often should it be... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
The local Honda dealer charges $120 for a fuel-induction service every 30,000 miles. I can buy a can of BG 44K injector cleaner as a gas additive for $20. Does the gas-additive cleaner work as well as the dealer's induction service? If the gas additive is sufficient, how often should it be... Read More
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU NEED PARTS FOR DISCONTINUED CAR
Updated: Fri, Feb 3, 2012
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My 80-year-old father owns an '03 Saab. About two months ago, the electric locking mechanism on the driver's door stopped working. Now the door cannot be opened from the inside or the outside. The Saab dealer has had the car for six weeks, with no hopes of getting that part in the near or distant future. So my... Read More
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My 80-year-old father owns an '03 Saab. About two months ago, the electric locking mechanism on the driver's door stopped working. Now the door cannot be opened from the inside or the outside. The Saab dealer has had the car for six weeks, with no hopes of getting that part in the near or distant future. So my... Read More
THE BEST WAY TO BRACE FOR IMPACT
Updated: Fri, Jan 27, 2012
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Dear Tom and Ray:
I drive in city traffic daily, and I find that at least once per day, I have to brake sharply from traffic speed to a dead stop. I usually check the rearview mirror to see what is happening behind me as I stop. The question is: If someone is about to hit me, should I release the brakes to... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
I drive in city traffic daily, and I find that at least once per day, I have to brake sharply from traffic speed to a dead stop. I usually check the rearview mirror to see what is happening behind me as I stop. The question is: If someone is about to hit me, should I release the brakes to... Read More
THERE ARE MANY BETTER OPTIONS THAN AN OLD BUG
Published: Fri, Jan 27, 2012
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Dear Tom and Ray:
I'm hoping you can assuage my fears. My 24-year-old daughter told me today that she is buying an old VW bug. She spoke with her father, my ex-husband, and he was very supportive. He also advised her to not let her mother talk her out of buying one! I had a VW myself when I was her age, and I... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
I'm hoping you can assuage my fears. My 24-year-old daughter told me today that she is buying an old VW bug. She spoke with her father, my ex-husband, and he was very supportive. He also advised her to not let her mother talk her out of buying one! I had a VW myself when I was her age, and I... Read More
TRAILER NOT THE WISEST WAY TO MOVE
Published: Fri, Jan 13, 2012
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Dear Tom and Ray:
My son is taking a new job in Sioux Falls, S.D., about 850 miles away from our home near Detroit. The old man promised to help him move, even if it wrecks my 56-year-old back. Here's the issue. He has a small apartment's worth of furniture, plus three guitars. It should fit in a single-axle... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
My son is taking a new job in Sioux Falls, S.D., about 850 miles away from our home near Detroit. The old man promised to help him move, even if it wrecks my 56-year-old back. Here's the issue. He has a small apartment's worth of furniture, plus three guitars. It should fit in a single-axle... Read More
LEAKY STRUT ISN'T AN EMERGENCY, BUT IT'S NOT GOOD
Updated: Fri, Jan 13, 2012
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Dear Tom and Ray:
We have a 2009 Toyota Camry. When our local mechanic was checking the brakes, he noted that the left rear strut was leaking fluid. He informed us of the issue, and since the car was still under warranty, I took it to the dealer. The dealer noted that it is normal for Camry struts to leak, and... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
We have a 2009 Toyota Camry. When our local mechanic was checking the brakes, he noted that the left rear strut was leaking fluid. He informed us of the issue, and since the car was still under warranty, I took it to the dealer. The dealer noted that it is normal for Camry struts to leak, and... Read More
PEBBLES-ON-ICE THEORY HAS A COUPLE OF FLAWS
Updated: Fri, Jan 6, 2012
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Dear Tom and Ray:
The other day, I installed winter tires on my car (I have those tires on separate rims, so I can do this myself). Prior to attaching the wheels to the car, I checked the tires for any damages I might have overlooked last spring. Apart from one or two pea-size pebbles, I noticed quite a few... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
The other day, I installed winter tires on my car (I have those tires on separate rims, so I can do this myself). Prior to attaching the wheels to the car, I checked the tires for any damages I might have overlooked last spring. Apart from one or two pea-size pebbles, I noticed quite a few... Read More
WHEN GOOD MOTOR MOUNTS GO BAD
Published: Fri, Jan 6, 2012
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Dear Tom and Ray:
The Toyota dealer where I have my car serviced recommended that I replace the motor mounts. Since I had never heard of motor mounts breaking, except maybe in an accident, I declined. They claim the engine is jumping around and that it is hard on the belts, etc. When I open the hood with the... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
The Toyota dealer where I have my car serviced recommended that I replace the motor mounts. Since I had never heard of motor mounts breaking, except maybe in an accident, I declined. They claim the engine is jumping around and that it is hard on the belts, etc. When I open the hood with the... Read More
HIGHER RPMS DEFINITELY ARE LESS EFFICIENT
Updated: Fri, Dec 23, 2011
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Dear Tom and Ray:
A friend and I are having a running debate that I was hoping you two would be able to settle. We each recently bought ourselves pre-owned vehicles, and we both are members of the dying breed of drivers who love to drive cars with manual transmissions. Both cars are in stellar shape, both have... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
A friend and I are having a running debate that I was hoping you two would be able to settle. We each recently bought ourselves pre-owned vehicles, and we both are members of the dying breed of drivers who love to drive cars with manual transmissions. Both cars are in stellar shape, both have... Read More
RUN-FLAT TIRES ARE THE BEST OPTION WHEN TIRES KEEP GETTING PUNCTURED
Updated: Fri, Dec 23, 2011
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Dear Tom and Ray:
Between yesterday afternoon and this morning, I have had three flat tires. The tire that was flat yesterday had a screw in it, and the tires that are flat this morning have finishing nails. Other than the obvious question of "Was this sabotage?" I have a question about repairing the tires. My... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
Between yesterday afternoon and this morning, I have had three flat tires. The tire that was flat yesterday had a screw in it, and the tires that are flat this morning have finishing nails. Other than the obvious question of "Was this sabotage?" I have a question about repairing the tires. My... Read More
START WITH NEW GAS CAP WHEN TRYING TO SOLVE THIS MYSTERY
Published: Fri, Dec 16, 2011
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Dear Tom and Ray:
I drive a 2005 Honda Accord. Recently, I started getting a "check fuel cap" message on my dash. When I checked it, it was properly tightened, but the message kept appearing. I went so far as to remove the cap completely to check and make sure everything looked normal, at which time I noticed... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
I drive a 2005 Honda Accord. Recently, I started getting a "check fuel cap" message on my dash. When I checked it, it was properly tightened, but the message kept appearing. I went so far as to remove the cap completely to check and make sure everything looked normal, at which time I noticed... Read More
GLIDING ON ICE IN NEUTRAL IS NEVER A GOOD IDEA
Published: Fri, Dec 16, 2011
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Dear Tom and Ray:
My husband is 68, I am 72, and the following has been a lifelong argument. We have a small, graveled hill leading to our driveway. When it is icy, my husband insists on driving (or sliding) down the hill in neutral. Our vehicles are four-wheel drive and have gears 1 and 2 below drive. I say... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
My husband is 68, I am 72, and the following has been a lifelong argument. We have a small, graveled hill leading to our driveway. When it is icy, my husband insists on driving (or sliding) down the hill in neutral. Our vehicles are four-wheel drive and have gears 1 and 2 below drive. I say... Read More
DOES GAS GAUGE READ CORRECTLY AFTER TANK WAS DENTED?
Updated: Mon, Dec 12, 2011
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Dear Tom and Ray:
I'm sending this anonymously because I don't want my friends to know what a bonehead I am. I went out to the driveway to replace the rear brake shoes on my daughter's '98 Honda Civic EX. I positioned my floor jack under the rear cross member, but did not jack it up. I then went into the garage... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
I'm sending this anonymously because I don't want my friends to know what a bonehead I am. I went out to the driveway to replace the rear brake shoes on my daughter's '98 Honda Civic EX. I positioned my floor jack under the rear cross member, but did not jack it up. I then went into the garage... Read More
SWITCHING OILS IS NO BIG DEAL
Published: Mon, Dec 12, 2011
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Dear Tom and Ray:
I have a 2009 Nissan Cube. I take the car to the dealer for oil changes. I always use synthetic, but at the last oil change, they put in regular oil by mistake. I drove the car for 3,000 miles and then asked them to put in synthetic oil. Now my husband says that I have "ruined" the engine by... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
I have a 2009 Nissan Cube. I take the car to the dealer for oil changes. I always use synthetic, but at the last oil change, they put in regular oil by mistake. I drove the car for 3,000 miles and then asked them to put in synthetic oil. Now my husband says that I have "ruined" the engine by... Read More
HOW TO SELL A CAR FOR PARTS
Published: Fri, Dec 2, 2011
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Dear Tom and Ray:
I have a beloved 1998 Plymouth Voyager Minivan with only 83,000 miles. It has new tires, and was recently serviced (new plugs, leaks plugged, tuneup, etc., for about $2,000). Last month, I had a bizarre accident and crashed the rear of the car into a cement post. I gave the rear of the car a... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
I have a beloved 1998 Plymouth Voyager Minivan with only 83,000 miles. It has new tires, and was recently serviced (new plugs, leaks plugged, tuneup, etc., for about $2,000). Last month, I had a bizarre accident and crashed the rear of the car into a cement post. I gave the rear of the car a... Read More
SHOP THAT MESSED UP SHOULD PAY UP
Published: Fri, Dec 2, 2011
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Dear Tom and Ray:
My "check engine" light illuminated a few weeks after a Jiffy Lube oil change. I took my 2008 Subaru Impreza in to the dealer, and they pulled a shop rag out of my car (it was blocking two-thirds of the air intake). Upon request, Jiffy Lube agreed to pay for the dealer's services (I am still... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
My "check engine" light illuminated a few weeks after a Jiffy Lube oil change. I took my 2008 Subaru Impreza in to the dealer, and they pulled a shop rag out of my car (it was blocking two-thirds of the air intake). Upon request, Jiffy Lube agreed to pay for the dealer's services (I am still... Read More
TURN SIGNALS CAN FAIL INTERMITTENTLY
Published: Fri, Nov 25, 2011
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Dear Tom and Ray:
I currently have the misfortune of needing to drive a beat-up 1995 Volvo 850, which I share with my husband, who fancies himself an expert on cars. As a general rule, I try not to argue with him on any subject involving cars (or, for that matter, about anything else, since reason and logic are... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
I currently have the misfortune of needing to drive a beat-up 1995 Volvo 850, which I share with my husband, who fancies himself an expert on cars. As a general rule, I try not to argue with him on any subject involving cars (or, for that matter, about anything else, since reason and logic are... Read More
FRONT-WHEEL-DRIVE TRUCKS MIGHT BE ON THE WAY
Published: Fri, Nov 25, 2011
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Dear Tom and Ray:
Hi, guys! I've always wondered why there aren't any front-wheel-drive pickups. I would think they'd be a nice alternative to more-expensive four-wheel-drive pickups, and a lot easier to handle than rear-wheel-drive pickups on slippery roads. Got any insights to offer on this? -- Rick
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Dear Tom and Ray:
Hi, guys! I've always wondered why there aren't any front-wheel-drive pickups. I would think they'd be a nice alternative to more-expensive four-wheel-drive pickups, and a lot easier to handle than rear-wheel-drive pickups on slippery roads. Got any insights to offer on this? -- Rick
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HUSBAND'S SHIFTING METHOD SHOULDN'T HURT THE CAR
Published: Fri, Nov 18, 2011
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Dear Tom and Ray:
My 53-year-old husband drove like an old man in his 1997 Camry, but then he gave the car to one of our kids. He bought a 6-speed 2004 Acura TSX, and his driving habits changed drastically. He drives too fast in it, no longer stops for right turns on red or at stop signs, and takes all turns... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
My 53-year-old husband drove like an old man in his 1997 Camry, but then he gave the car to one of our kids. He bought a 6-speed 2004 Acura TSX, and his driving habits changed drastically. He drives too fast in it, no longer stops for right turns on red or at stop signs, and takes all turns... Read More
WHAT COULD BE THE CAUSE OF DISAPPEARING FIRE?
Published: Fri, Nov 18, 2011
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Dear Tom and Ray:
Driving down the road in my '89 Nissan pickup, I smelled smoke. I assumed it was outside and rolled up the driver's-side window and turned off the fan. Immediately, smoke came out of the heater vents. It was so thick that I could not see out of the windshield. I pulled over, stopped and put on... Read More
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Dear Tom and Ray:
Driving down the road in my '89 Nissan pickup, I smelled smoke. I assumed it was outside and rolled up the driver's-side window and turned off the fan. Immediately, smoke came out of the heater vents. It was so thick that I could not see out of the windshield. I pulled over, stopped and put on... Read More
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