Anyone have recommendations for a good mechanic in the DC/MD suburbs area? [more inside]
posted by averyoldworld on Jan 23, 2008 - 14 answers

When buying exhaust flex pipes like these, to fit over an H-pipe with a diameter of 2.5", would you buy the flex pipes with the 2.5" outlet diameter or do you need something bigger? [more inside]
posted by Venadium on Jun 2, 2007 - 1 answer

What is the REAL life span of auto spare parts compared to what the manufacturer or the auto mechanic tells you? Is there some sort of graph showing risk of failure of parts versus time out there? Specifically I am interested in Peugeot cambelt life spans. How dead am I if it fails? [more inside]
posted by vizsla on May 24, 2007 - 11 answers

Spark plug wire popped off while driving and now it looks like that cylinder isn't firing. How much trouble am I in? [more inside]
posted by ducksauce on Jan 26, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm looking for a what I can only describe as something like shop class for adults...any ideas? [more inside]
posted by m@L on Mar 7, 2006 - 7 answers

The new Ford Mustang, just like the last one, "features" a solid rear axle. Ford (and her enthusiasts) claim that such a design is for "performance reasons." Is this plausible? [more inside]
posted by Kwantsar on May 16, 2005 - 12 answers

I have a 1994 Grand Cherokee with a 318 and NP249 transfer case that needs to be replaced as the chain is beginning to slip. I'm thinking about putting in an NP242 as a replacement. Does anyone know if this would be a direct swap, and if not, what is involved?
posted by c13 on Jan 13, 2005 - 4 answers

ClickandClackFilter: My car will not start in wet weather. [+] [more inside]
posted by spicynuts on Jan 8, 2005 - 24 answers

Can someone recommend a good, trustworthy, American-car auto mechanic, preferably near my work in Berkeley/Emeryville?
posted by fandango_matt on Dec 15, 2004 - 4 answers

Diesel engine cold starting problems... { mi } [more inside]
posted by derbs on Oct 7, 2004 - 8 answers

Saabfilter

Any saab mechanics or semi experienced shade tree mechanics in the green audience today?

Need some advice...more inside... [more inside]
posted by damnitkage on Aug 14, 2004 - 5 answers

Road trip help please! Can my car survive a 7 hour drive? And what I can do to improve survivability? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by mcsweetie on Feb 10, 2004 - 8 answers