Is it true that it is good for a car to fill it up with higher grade gas once in a while?
I usually fill up at Shell, and there is 87, 89 and 91 kinds of gas, with 87 being the cheapeast and 91 being the most expensive. I usually get 87. However, I heard that if you own a car and want it to last longer, it is beneficial to fill it up with the most expensive gas, to "clean the engine". Is that true? If so, what is the explanation behind it? I drive a 2002 Kia Rio, if that makes any difference.
posted on Dec 22, 2007 - 22 answers
Help me figure out what's wrong with my old crappy van. [more inside]
posted on Nov 1, 2007 - 9 answers 
car question: timing belt replacement on Hyundai 2003 Accent at 60k? [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2007 - 13 answers
Convertible Top Repair: Possible? [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2007 - 6 answers
Autofilter: Should the windows on my '05 Volkswagen GTI roll all the way down? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2007 - 2 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 on Jun 2, 2007 - 1 answers
I've always liked cars, but I'd really like to learn how to repair them and get some hands-on experience, if possible. How can I do this? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2007 - 26 answers
My 1991 Jeep Cherokee automatic seems to be "trembling" while it idles. The shaking decreases once it's moving, but persists- albeit in a much reduced state. On top of that, the engine just sounds like it's working harder than it used to. Help! [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2007 - 7 answers
Car makes an Odd Sound [more inside]
posted on Jan 18, 2007 - 12 answers
Sometimes when I try to start my car, it doesn't seem to "catch". This only happens sometimes, and when I took it to the shop, they couldn't find anything wrong. [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2006 - 17 answers
My car's engine heat indicator suddenly began soaring anytime I idle. This can't be good. What is the cause, and how do I fix? [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2006 - 12 answers
Mechanics: I've got a 1964 chevy bel air which is my daily driver that needs some work. I'd like to do it myself, but I'm sorta a car newbie. What online communities and resources will be useful to me? Do you have any specific anecdotes, tips and tricks for working on old cars? [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2005 - 25 answers
Any good online references for finding an auto repair shop? Reports, reviews, horror stories? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2005 - 9 answers
At what point is it not worth putting any more money into keeping an old car running, and just going out and getting a new one? What's the equation? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2005 - 15 answers
Anyone develop 'stuck window' on their Honda Accord? How did you fix it? [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2005 - 6 answers
Does anyone have any experience with DentPro for removing/fixing dents on a car? Why are their estimates so much cheaper than an autobody shops, and do they really do as good a job? Any additional info is welcome.
posted on Apr 26, 2005 - 4 answers
How can I figure out what's leaking from my car? (And other maladies...) Does anyone know of a site -- like WebMD, but for cars -- where I can type in symptoms and narrow down what might be wrong with a car? I know that I can go to a mechanic, but sometimes the first question is whether it's even safe to drive the car to the mechanic. [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2005 - 10 answers
Apologies for CarFilter, however: some weeks ago my car stereo began behaving badly before finally dying. [mi]
posted on Jan 29, 2005 - 6 answers
ClickandClackFilter: My car will not start in wet weather. [+]
posted on Jan 8, 2005 - 25 answers
Can someone recommend a good, trustworthy, American-car auto mechanic, preferably near my work in Berkeley/Emeryville?
posted on Dec 15, 2004 - 4 answers
My headlights are out! [M to the Izzo]
posted on Aug 28, 2004 - 11 answers
My truck failed an emissions test for the first time (in No. Virginia). It's a 1993 Toyota pick-up, 2x4, 2.4L - 4cyl. (ext. cab). I just turned 200,000 miles on it last month and replaced the muffler and tailpipe the day before the inspection. The failure is with the NO ppm test. It failed at both 15 MPH and 25, but not by much. Am I looking at a converter problem for sure or is there something I can do first before replacing it? What's the best way to approch this problem?
posted on Jun 10, 2004 - 5 answers
