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I've recently purchased a 2011 Toyota Rav4 and want change the DRL bulbs. This Toyota uses the high beams for DRL's. I've changed out the low beams to LED's and want to switch out the highbeams/DRL to a simular light color as the LED's. I really don't want to pay $50 for silverstars. I've...

Hello all, I'm considering purchasing a 2013 Lexus RX350 F series locally here in NC. Went to look at the car being sold by a private party and everything was great until I looked underneath. Light rust covering the rear diff carrier and along the shock towers, lower control arms and so on. It...

Just curious if I should be using an additive in my '41 flathead ford. I've been running 87 octane from Sheets that may(?) contain up to 10% ethanol. I'm in NC and the pumps aren't required to actually tell you if ethanol is in the fuel. I have a new fuel tank and copper line from the tank to...

Hello all, I've recently picked up a '41 ford pu with the original flathead engine. It's been in storage for 25 years and recently brought back to life. The previous owner changed the oil with a straight 30w just to get running. A friend has a simular flathead, although completely rebuilt, he...

I'm looking at replacing a Actron AutoScanner CP9575 which is about 3 years old with a newer and quicker version. This doesn't read ABS or Transmission codes. When I start looking it seems overwhelming. I'd like to have recommendations on a good brand and I can follow up from there. Thanks in...

Hello all, I have a 2001 MB SLK320 with a 6 speed manual and would like to change the transmission and also the rear diff. I'm having problems finding a suitable oil for the transmission. I found a spec sheet from MB saying it could be MobilubeFE 75W85, there spec is 235.7. It says it needs to...

My son just purchased a 05 chevy cobalt with the 2.2 ecotec engine. The car didn't come with a owners manual and I was wondering what coolant this engine took. It has orange coolant in the tank and with 150k and no service records were going to start with oils and coolant. Thanks in advance, Randy

My son has a'95 Ford Taurus, V6 auto and it just started experiencing transmission problems. According to him it will take off normal, but doesn't want to shift out of first gear. I believe that when it does shift out of first there is nothing, just revs. Reverse works fine also. The car has...

I need a safe way to remove paint from plastic and vinyl. I'm redoing an interior on my SLK. TIA, Randy

I did a fluid/filter change on my 2001 Buick Regal w/85k miles a couple of months ago and I've recently noticed a slight shutter feeling under acceleration while in OD. I used Castrol Transmax Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Was wondering of anyone else has run across this problem. TIA...

Hi all, I have a kohler command 13 hp single cly and I'm not getting fire to the plug. Can you check the ignition module to see if it's bad? Thanks, Randy

Hi all, I have a question about the reuse of a MLS (muti layer steel) head gasket on a 3.2 MB V6. I'm replacing head gaskets on this car and I installed the left head and then realized that I can't get the exhaust manifold bolts tightened. The head has been torqued, but that's it. I would like...

hello all, I'm getting ready to do a trans fluid and filter change on 2001 Regal and have a question. Which line going to the radiator is the pressure or the "to" line and which is the return. I've did some google searches and really can't determine which one to hook to. In a DIY post on a Regal...

Hello, I have a portable hydraulic car lift and I had a line to loosen the other day and I lost some fluid. It is filled with Coastal brand AW32. I went on the web and it looks like the Mobil DTE 24 fluid is compatable. I only need a pint to top it off and don't want to buy a gallon since I have...

I plan on changing out the trans fluid in my 01 Regal w/75K miles and it seems the only fluid I can find is the new dex/merc blend. Is this fluid alright to use as a replacement for the DexIII? I don't care to go snythetic. TIA, Randy

Hi, I have a 2001 toyota tacoma V6 auto with around 200k miles. Transmission shifts fine, but has never been serviced over it's life. I did a drain and refill using the Castrol transmax and everything seems fine. I've since purchased enough to do a cooling line removal flush or a few more drain...