18 posts tagged with car and engine (View popular tags)

Is there a precursor to Moore's Law for internal combustion engines? If so, can you provide details, please?
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for a reasonably neutral comparison of various brands of spark plug wires (ignition wires). Specifically, I want to know if there are strong advantages over name brands vs Autozone's house brand (Duralast). [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - 8 answers

CarFilter: identify this part from my car (highlighted in red) -- It started smoking on the way home, and I'm wondering how scared my wallet is feeling. [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 15 answers

I am in need of a replacement engine for my 1995 Mazda MX5 (Mata). I have found one online, but I'm possibly being overly cautious.... [more inside]
posted on Dec 24, 2007 - 7 answers

What is going on with my 1998 Mercury Sable? [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2007 - 8 answers

After having the A/C compressor replaced in our VW Golf, the engine idle speed drops way down to near-stalling whenever the clutch is released while driving. It pops right back up, but it's a bit unnerving. [more inside]
posted on Sep 8, 2007 - 9 answers

For about a week, I've noticed a "hot" smell coming from my engine. I don't know how to describe it except that it smells like an iron that has been left on. What is it? [more inside]
posted on Aug 21, 2007 - 13 answers

BuickFilter: I have an '86 Buick Century 4-cylinder (it's the "Iron Duke" motor). Yes, I know, hot. I think I need a new starter. What do you think? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2007 - 8 answers

What is causing my engine to cut out when I come to a stop? [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2007 - 16 answers

I'm having car troubles and curious if this is a problem familiar to anyone: [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2007 - 16 answers

Twice in 2 months rats have chewed the transmission cable in my girlfriend's car, how do we get them to stop! [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2007 - 14 answers

What's rattling under the hood of my car? [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2006 - 6 answers

Short story: I got a tune up including an oil change. That night, the car died, and now they say the engine needs to be replaced? [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2006 - 18 answers

Runaway cars: After reading this recent story about a BMW that got stuck in gear with the accelerator jammed down, I don't understand why he didn't just turn the ignition off. Is it true that he'd have been left unable to steer? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2006 - 46 answers

What are the advantages (if any) of letting your car engine run idle to warm up before driving? [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2006 - 18 answers

I have a 1991 Honda Civic DX hatchback with ~125k miles on it. It runs like a champ, except when it doesn't start.... [more inside]
posted on Sep 28, 2005 - 16 answers

Have you used a low cost ($20-$50) Cold Air Intake on your car? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2005 - 7 answers

MotorFilter: My wife's car's starter is haunted! Twice now, when turning the key to start the car, the engine starts but the starter keeps going, as if I just held the key in the start position. [MI]
posted on Jan 20, 2005 - 7 answers