Car Talk › Re: How Often Should I Drive Car At Least To Protect Its Battery? by istephen(m): 8:55am On May 22, 2019 |
If you are storing your car for months, just disconnect the battery or use a trickle charger. |
Car Talk › Re: Importance Of Splash Guards On Cars by istephen(m): 7:31am On May 21, 2019 |
They don't look good but I have them on my car to protect the paint from rocks and other road debris. |
Car Talk › Re: Cracked And Sticky Dashboard Repairs - Lexus And Toyota Suv/car by istephen(m): 9:13am On May 20, 2019 |
Looks great. Nice work! |
Car Talk › Re: What Is The Difference Between Shocks And Struts? by istephen(m): 7:05am On May 17, 2019 |
Great info. When it comes to shocks, coilovers are a good choice since they offer adjustable dampening to suit the road conditions. |
Car Talk › Re: Mobil 1 extended performance by istephen(m): 4:43am On May 16, 2019 |
If I'm going to try it, I will change it every 10k mile just to be safe. |
Car Talk › Re: Why Is Your Car Making Noise When Reversing? by istephen(m): 5:00am On Nov 08, 2018 |
Had some grinding noise in my rear truck wheels when reversing. The mechanic found out that the brake calipers have surface rust. He just cleaned them and put a light coat of silicone caliper grease. |
Car Talk › Re: Your Headlamp Wash Now Available by istephen(m): 8:13am On Nov 07, 2018 |
Interesting. Does it offer UV protection also? |
Computers › Re: Dell Gaming Laptop 2018 by istephen(m): 9:55am On Nov 06, 2018 |
Really nice specs, though I'm sure it comes with a hefty price tag. |
Car Talk › Re: Use coolant.... Not water by istephen(m): 8:03am On Nov 05, 2018 |
I prefer using a premix coolant to avoid the hassle of getting the right proportion. |
Car Talk › Re: Why Is Your Car Making Noise When Reversing? by istephen(m): 7:01am On Oct 31, 2018 |
I would check if the rotors and pads are sticking. |
Car Talk › Re: Let's Talk About Automatic Transmission Fluid (gear Oil) by istephen(m): 7:50am On Oct 30, 2018 |
If you can't find Honda oem oil, you can use Amsoil thought it is quite pricey. |
Car Talk › Re: Gone by istephen(m): 8:07am On Oct 29, 2018 |
Some used European cars are inexpensive because looking for replacement parts can be difficult and the maintenance cost is somewhat pricey. |
Car Talk › Re: I Accidentaly Added Engine Oil To The Power Steering Fluid by istephen(m): 7:51am On Oct 26, 2018 |
I would drain and refill with the correct power steering fluid. Then after driving it for a couple of days, drain again and refill. |
Car Talk › Re: Ways To Improve Your Car’s Fuel Efficiency by istephen(m): 8:31am On Oct 25, 2018 |
Being gentle on gas and brake pedals is the best way to improve fuel efficiency. |
Car Talk › Re: How Can I Know A Good Car Engine by istephen(m): 9:15am On Oct 24, 2018 |
There should be no rattling when you listen to the engine at idle. Check also for oil leaks. |
Car Talk › Re: Don't Top-up Your Radiator With Water. Use Engine Coolant by istephen(m): 9:15am On Oct 23, 2018 |
If you're going to use water, I recommend distilled water since it doesn't contain impurities. |
Car Talk › Re: Which Is Better, Leather Seat Vs Cloth? by istephen(m): 8:42am On Oct 22, 2018 |
It is a matter of personal preference. I like leather seats because they look luxurious and are easy to clean. |
Car Talk › Re: How To Detect Unbalanced Tires In Your Car by istephen(m): 8:29am On Oct 19, 2018 |
I agree that the vibration problem can be felt in the steering wheel at first. |
Car Talk › Re: Top 10 Items You Should Always Have In Your Car by istephen(m): 9:15am On Oct 18, 2018 |
Tire repair kit is a must especially if you don't have a spare tire. |
Car Talk › Re: Black Smoke From The Tailpipe Of Toyota Camry - Help by istephen(m): 4:11am On Oct 17, 2018 |
I would check the air and fuel filters, vacuum lines and spark plugs/wires. |
Car Talk › Re: 8 Common Causes Of Tyre Failure by istephen(m): 4:33am On Mar 21, 2018 |
Thanks for the info. Poor alignment can also cause the tires to wear out quickly. My BFGoodrich tires went bald in the inner edge due to too much negative camber and bad alignment. |
Car Talk › Re: Uber's Self-driving Car Just Killed A Pedestrian. by istephen(m): 4:21am On Mar 20, 2018 |
This is why autonomous cars and trucks are somewhat scary despite having cool technology. |
Car Talk › Re: Difference Between Oven Bake And Autobase by istephen(m): 2:22am On Mar 19, 2018 |
Small dents can be repaired easily by a reputable body shop. |
Car Talk › Re: See The Car Brands That Have The Most Loyal Customers by istephen(m): 4:18am On Mar 16, 2018 |
I personally like Honda though maintenance cost is a bit higher than Toyota. |
Car Talk › Re: Uber's Self-driving Trucks Are Now Delivering Cargoes In Arizona by istephen(m): 7:22am On Mar 15, 2018 |
Cool technology yet somewhat scary. The number of unemployed will increase also. |
Car Talk › Re: Any Ford Technician In The House? by istephen(m): 7:43am On Mar 14, 2018 |
Sounds like a bad engine mount or transmission mount. |
Car Talk › Re: The World's First 3D-Printed Vehicle Goes On Sales (video) by istephen(m): 7:49am On Mar 13, 2018 |
Looks fun to drive yet the body doesn't look robust. |
Car Talk › Re: My Car Vent Is Bringing Out Toxic Smell by istephen(m): 7:30am On Mar 12, 2018 |
There's maybe mold growing in the evaporator box. Check also the cabin filter. |
Car Talk › Re: Goodyear Introduces Concept Tyre That Can Absorb Pollution On The Road by istephen(m): 7:32am On Mar 09, 2018 |
Interesting but looks prone to failure. I want a tire that eats potholes instead. |
Car Talk › Re: My Car Doesn't Start On Time When Engine Is Hot by istephen(m): 4:06pm On Mar 07, 2018 |
Try to pull the codes. Also, poor ground connections can cause hard start problem. |
Car Talk › Re: Bentley Unveils The World’s First Luxury Hybrid SUV With 31mile Plug-in Range by istephen(m): 8:53am On Mar 07, 2018 |
I always like the front-end style of Bentley, and the interior looks great. |
Car Talk › Re: 2018 Toyota Camry Vs 2018 Honda Accord: Which Do You Prefer? by istephen(m): 9:08am On Mar 06, 2018 |
I like the interior of Accord. It looks very high-end. Also, Honda's are known to be fun to drive. |