I spilled some transmission fluid into my engine compartment and now it's smoking. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by TungstenChef on Sep 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Is synthetic oil worth the premium price for a Honda Accord with 140,000 miles? [more inside]
posted by dforemsky on Jul 29, 2009 - 10 answers

Should I take my car in for any sort of maintenance before the warranty expires? [more inside]
posted by JuiceBoxHero on Jun 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Need car maintenance recommendations for a 98 Nissan Sentra GXE and a mechanic recommendation in Denver. [more inside]
posted by Octoparrot on Feb 24, 2008 - 2 answers

The only thing that I know about cars is that the engine makes it go. What's a good book/website/reference that can I use to improve my car knowledge? Also, I bought a car in 2003 but I don't drive very much so it's got about 6500 miles on it. I had the oil changed at 3000 miles but I haven't done any of the other preventive maintenance listed in the manual. I realize that I need get that done but do I have to take it to the dealership? If I take it to like Car X or Jiffy Lube will they know what to do for my car? I'm assuming that different cars need different maintenance performed on them.
posted by nooneyouknow on Aug 2, 2005 - 38 answers

What's with all the different antifreeze colors. My GF took her car to the quicky-change for an oil change. They tell her that she has the wrong kind of antifreeze - her's is green they say she needs orange. I bounced around on Google and found a lot of conflicting information. Most say that there are differences in antifreeze and that the different types are made for specific makes of vehicle. What I couldn't find was agreement on whether or not it is critical that the correct type be used. Some say change immediately, others say it's best to use the proper type but it doesn't really matter and others say it doesn't matter at all. The vehicle is a 99 GMC Yukon. Any advice??
posted by Carbolic on Dec 27, 2004 - 8 answers