How do I get that black, tarry gunk off my vehicle? You know the stuff, splattering off a recently patched roadway and turning to stone on your fender. Should I scrape it off? Or is there some magical goop that will help dissolve it?
posted by jackypaper
on Apr 8, 2009 -
18 answers
Completemechanicalidiotfilter: Does it matter what kind of gas I use in a 1979 CB400?
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posted by BrnP84
on Mar 24, 2009 -
13 answers
I need recommendations for reliable and informative forums related to Nissan Frontiers along with equally reliable and buyer friendly OEM replacement parts websites.
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posted by Brandon1600
on Mar 19, 2009 -
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Source of creaky sounds in an older model vehicle plus general maintenance questions?
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posted by limonade
on Feb 15, 2009 -
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What is the difference between a $36 oil change and a $14 oil change? I know that it is a limited time offer but is one better than the other?
posted by MeeMaMN
on Jan 5, 2009 -
9 answers
VW "Customer Care" isn't exactly screwing me, but they're not doing me any favors, either. What should I do next? The part was poorly designed and faulty, but I didn't get my car to the dealership until two weeks after the expiration of a warranty extension I never knew about. Full story follows:
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posted by booknerd
on Nov 3, 2008 -
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What exists out there that discusses Tao not in the context of self-help or meditation but rather how its philosophies bear on practical aspects of art, scientific thinking, skills requiring concentration, etc? Case in point: it encourages an open mind and total awareness. I've read a good part of
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance but it seems that's more about our relationship to technology. Related non-Tao items of interest are fine.
posted by crapmatic
on Oct 27, 2008 -
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Where can I buy reasonably cheap, reliable air filters for my 1997 Saturn SL2? I would prefer to walk into a store where I can talk to someone. I live on the border of Cuyahoga and Lake County near Cleveland, Ohio, if anyone wants to give region-specific advice.
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posted by RobotHeart
on Sep 6, 2008 -
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How do you choose tires for a car? In particular, what is the best deal on all-season long lasting tires for a 2004 Toyota Matrix XR Front Wheel Drive, size 215/50/R17 in Southern Ontario.
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posted by Chuckles
on Aug 19, 2008 -
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Every 3,000 miles, I change the motor oil. But what about the house? I need a home repair and maintenance schedule? I'm looking for the best books and online resources that describe optimum home repair schedules and practices.
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posted by Cool Papa Bell
on Aug 18, 2008 -
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Are expensive, precautionary tests for health preventive maintenance an abuse of the medical system?
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posted by netbros
on Aug 4, 2008 -
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Much like my last question posted here four years ago about OS9, I am being flummoxed by hard water. Or more specifically, the level of difficulty wrt installing a water softener. How hard is it?
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posted by hijinx
on Jun 12, 2008 -
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2006 Honda Civic service schedule: Maintenance Minder or dealer service recommendation?
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posted by Asherah
on May 18, 2008 -
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While fixing a problem with my bathtub, maintenance guys got a nice mini-layer of paint all over everything in my bathroom, and some stuff in my bedroom. What do I do now?
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posted by djpyk
on May 2, 2008 -
10 answers
Should I believe the 6 months = 7500 miles rule in my car's maintenance schedule, or is miles actually the important number?
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posted by JZig
on Apr 6, 2008 -
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[RentalFilter] Lawn/yard care and rental properties... Does anyone have any experience or advice for a former city boy now stuck with 1/4 acre of rapidly deteriorating yard and no tools to speak of?
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posted by willie11
on Mar 15, 2008 -
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Changing sparkplugs: I have a 2003 Chevrolet Tracker, with an unusual ignition coil setup, and I want to learn how to remove the coils and access my plugs. (Pictures inside)
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posted by Aanidaani
on Jan 25, 2008 -
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Where in Chicago can I get the brakes on a '99 VW Jetta and '98 Ford Escort replaced reliably and cheaply?
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posted by santojulieta
on Jan 17, 2008 -
3 answers
Is there any difference in performance between pre-gapped sparkplugs (such as
these) and ones that you have to gap yourself?
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posted by Aanidaani
on Jan 14, 2008 -
7 answers
How often and how hard do I need to work out in order to maintain the level of aerobic fitness I have right now?
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posted by slenderloris
on Jan 9, 2008 -
9 answers
Hello, hive! Advice sought for acquiring, moving, and maintaining a used piano, and in getting my 12-year-old son set up with lessons.
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posted by not_on_display
on Dec 21, 2007 -
18 answers
Help me construct the ultimate home cleaning/maintenance schedule. I want to know how often things need to be cleaned, changed, or updated in your home?
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posted by bove
on Nov 6, 2007 -
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Car help sought for non car-minded person: Before I head to a local repair shop can anyone suggest what possibly ails my car?
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posted by worker_bee
on Oct 10, 2007 -
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I want to do minor maintenance on my cars (oil changes, brake checks, and so on), but I don't have a garage to do it in or a concrete driveway. All I have is a gravel / dirt driveway to work on. I would like to jack up my cars (and put them on jack stands), but I'm not comfortable at all doing it on this kind of surface. How can I do this without putting myself in harms way?
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posted by bigmusic
on Sep 24, 2007 -
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I need to have annual maintenance done on my furnace. Can any Toronto-area MeFites recommend a company or person for this job? Also, what kind of price range can I expect? Send contact information to the email address in my profile if you do not wish to make it public. Thanks.
posted by orange swan
on Sep 17, 2007 -
5 answers
