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Hi, Can anyone tell how much anti freeze consumption is allowed in a standard passenger vehicle? After driving my car approx 60000 miles I lost about 5-10 ounces out of my anti freeze container. Is that normal? From a theoretical point of view I guess it should be 0,0 at all times even after...

Hi, On my Toyota Corolla exhaust manifold there is a heat shield mounted by means of four M6 screws. Thats approx 1/4" screws. When I need to access the oil filter this heat shield needs to be removed which happens approx 1x pr year. I ALWAYS struggled to undo these 4 screws and I always...

Hi, It is generally considered that a car engine over time will have an increasing oil consumption. And for many cars I learned that once they pass the 300000 mi mark, a "normal" oil consumption is something like 2 gallons for every 6000 miles meaning people are driving around with oil jugs in...

Hi, I need to derust a few small parts from a mechanical fuel injection pump. The parts comprise springs, hardened parts, high strength steel. With what method can they be derusted without the risk of hydrogen embrittlement? Lucas

Hi, I have now seen plenty of youtube videos where people claim that 303 and Armor All make rubber last forever. They use it on serpentine belts, axle bellows/boots, maybe also weather stripping, rubber seals, gaskets etc. Does anyone here have the same experience? I have some window rubber...

Hi, There is a large amount of brake hose brands available for any vehicle with large price differences. If such a brake hose is stamped with SAE J1401 on the rubber, will it be of the same quality as original, genuine brake hoses? L

Hi, I would like to be able to measure very low resistances RELIABLY and with some degree of PRECISION. Measurements of interest would be (for diagnosis): a) Glow plugs (typical resistance 0,2 ohm) b) Contact resistance on for instance ground cables (from battery to chassis, to engine, back...

Hi, Is there a rule of thumb for tensioning an alternator drive belt with the old school V-belt design? Without using a gauge but just using hands, common sense etc? I know the rule for tensioning a timing belt (90 degree twist) but how can something similar be applied for a V belt which is...

Hi, Imagine the following: You have the possibility to own an already 30 year old mass produced completely rust free car. The car is going to be your daily driver for the next 30 years and until then the car will be 60 years old. But you have to make a choice: The car comes with either...

Hi, Who agrees on this statement: 1. When bleeding brakes the main reason is to remove water/moisture from the hydraulic fluid. 2. The main entrance of moisture/water is at the rubber seals or o-rings. 3. When bleeding the calipers there is a large fluid compartment where the piston is located...

Hi, I once read that the major reason why gasoline engines have a shorter lifespan than diesel engines is the cylinder wall wetting problem: Since diesel fuel acts as a lubricant itself, it will hardly have a negative effect on the cylinder wall wear. Contrary, gasoline fuel dilutes the oil...

Hi, Lets assume the following: You reacted to a classified add for a used car and now you are on your way to see the car at the private sellers place. You arrive and the car runs great. No smoke. No weird noises. Oil dip stick OK. No mayo in the coolant. The whole nine yards. You buy the car...

Hi, I left my diesel engine car with a semi filled diesel tank in the garage for the winter season. I forgot to fill it up. In a month or so I will fire it up and start driving it again however I'm afraid that some condensation has formed inside the tank. Is there a product/additive that will...

Hi, My vintage vehicle has sunlight exposed windshield rubber seals. This is the type which has used until the end of the 80s. Even though the vehicle is 35 years old, the seal still look OK without cracks but somewhat faded compared to new rubber. I am NOT looking for a solution for the door...

Hi, Some background info: 1 Unlike tires, when you buy a brand new timing belt there is no manufacturing date stamped on either the belt or the package itself. 2 A timing belt usually needs to be replaced after xxxxx miles OR x years indicating that a timing belt also ages when not in use. In...

Hi, What is the best type of grease for the conical tip/part of a puller in order to avoid damage to both the conical part and its counterpart (part of the mechanical assembly). Picture for reference: Or is there a better method such as slipping a small piece of thin guage brass sheet metal...

Hi, What product is needed to properly lubricate the speedometer cable/wire in such a way, that it will last at least 100000 miles (daily driver summer and winter)? Does anyone have some hands on real world experience - not just from show cars that run a few hundred miles a year during summer...

Hi, As part of my frame off restoration I made new brake lines and new cylinders everywhere. Now I have the choice to go DOT4 (standard) or DOT5 (silicone). The car is a 35 year old Toyota Hiace which will be an everyday car doing approx 10000 miles a year. When disassembling the old parts I...

Hi, I am about to replace my fuel lines by making my own stainless steel lines by bending exact copies of the old rusty ones. However I need a tool who can make this type of flare: I am using 8mm (outside diameter, wall thickness 1mm) hydraulic stainless steel lines. Can anyone link me to a...

Hi, I am trying to figure out the different applications for threadlocker (for instance Loctite 243, blue, medium) and anti seize (copper, aluminum, nickel etc). General consensus: 1. Threadlocker is mainly used to prevent loosening of bolts/nuts, however it cannot withstand high...