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| Answer to: Storing Vehicle | 10Relevance | 2 years ago | Chuck Tobias | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| That depends on how long you intend to store it. If you're talking about a month or two maybe just hook up a battery maintainer, assuming you have electrical power available in the storage location. If the car is going to be stored for years then more needs to be done. (There are youtube videos on that subject.) | |||||
| Answer to: Looking to buy an H2 or H3 as a off road vehicle | 10Relevance | 2 years ago | Dad2LM2 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I’m with @justin-shepherd and @kaizen that the H2 is better than the H3. Not only was the H3 not well made, but they made a lot of compromises on things like storage space. You’d be better off with a more conventional Cherokee or Grand Cherokee or Passport (or 4Runner, if you can find one) of the same era. The H2 was not a good looking vehicle, but was good for what it was. I remember I knew a great independent Mercedes Mechanic who drove one and said it was very reliable. But they are getting real old by now. Aren’t many left and very few in good cond ... | |||||
| RE: Check engine light after changing battery | 10Relevance | 2 years ago | Furryrides33 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I erased the code a week ago I thought. Do you have tips on erasing the codes with a Xtool D7? The codes say storage codes. | |||||
| RE: Bought a lemon? | 10Relevance | 2 years ago | Focus1 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| If there was white crap under the cap, but the truck was sitting in storage for 2 years, could it possibly be why the white crap was there, it looked like the white mold that grows in baby bottles | |||||
| Answer to: storing car for winter | 10Relevance | 2 years ago | Justin Shepherd | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I would change the oil before you leave it. Used motor oil carries acidic residues which are absorbed by the additives in the oil, or left behind. When hydrocarbons are combusted in a nitrogen, oxygen mix, it produces acidic residue in the form of NOx byproducts. Fresh oil just has condensation to deal with, and it will be burned off. | |||||
| storing car for winter | 10Relevance | 2 years ago | 589five_ | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... and just sat there parked on drive way. Now planning on leaving it for 3 months plus in storage until summer time 😎 Now the battery has gone completely flat would this cause any problems like radio codes etcFuel was filled up to max before parking, which type of fuel stabiliser do I need or how as I didn’t use one yet! | |||||
| Car Maintenance | 10Relevance | 2 years ago | MountainManJoe | How-to | |
| How do I maintain my car? Introduction First, carefully read the owner's manual. There will be a section such as "Service", "Care", "Maintenance", etc. which describes regular maintenance your vehicle requires in order to keep running properly. Remember that stop-and-go city driving counts as "severe" use. Your car also has components that wear out over time, but there is no schedule for them. They must be replaced as needed. Pay attention to how the car rides and runs. Note any abnormal vibrations, sounds, behaviors, or lights on the instrument panel. If you are inexperienced with auto mechanics, it is a good idea to let a mechanic inspect your vehicle periodically (eg. every other oil change), so he can spot problems before they become more expensive to fix, or worse, a hazard to the safety of you, your passengers, and other drivers on the road. If you have a warning light on your instrument panel you should have a diagnostic scan performed as soon as possible. Auto part dealers (eg. O'Reilly, Advance, Autozone etc.) will usually scan your car free of charge. Table of Contents General maintenance: fluids engine chassis body Pre-trip checklist storage Videos Resources | |||||
| 1996 Ford Explorer 4.0 OHV drives for 10 miles, loses power and then wont start for a few hours. | 10Relevance | 2 years ago | Keatonmx | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... a stereo in wrong so the screen stays on 24/7, led backup camera stays on, sub/amps and wiring everywhere. parts are grounded, might be the starter, throttle body. There is an aftermarket intake that I think is just sucking in hot air. There's also a tube from what I think is the valve cover to a little mini air filter, but I thought it should be attached to the intake? Drove fine first day I bought it, go figure. 2nd day I went for a drive and it was good for about 10 miles before slowly losing power and dying. I had to press the pedal real hard to move w ... | |||||
| RE: What maintenance should I do | 10Relevance | 2 years ago | SdaMb2024 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Thank you. I quite enjoy it. Great gas mileage. Lots of storage. Just wish it had a tiny bit more horsepower. But it’s been a great car so far 😊 | |||||
| Answer to: Bought a lemon? | 10Relevance | 2 years ago | Focus1 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| 2003 toyota tundra, 158k miles, paid 5300, leaking coolant obviously from the middle bottom. Drove it home after I bought it 1 or 2 hours and it didn't overheat. There was white mold under the oil cap bevause it was in storage 2 years I guess. No coolant mixing in oil. Exhaust didn't smell sweet. First co2 test was positive but I accidentally got coolant in it. I redid the co2 teat to check exhaust gases in the radiator and it didn't turn yellow this time. The first time I checked it white smoke comes on in idle but goes away when you drive it. Str ... | |||||
| 2014 Nissan Murano Rear Lift Gate Issues | 10Relevance | 2 years ago | joeevins | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... it will make a beeping noise like it is about to open but try to lift up for a second and then pull down and latch. It will only do that once until you reset the vehicle by pulling the storage fuse switch in the fuse box under the steering wheel. I feel like it could be the lift gate control module, latching assembly, or simply need to go be reset at the dealer. All of these option are costly and I would like to try to narrow them down first. Thank you!! | |||||
| Bought a lemon? | 10Relevance | 2 years ago | Focus1 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| 2003 toyota tundra 158k miles v8 engine. Paid 5300. In storage 2 years. Private seller said perfect engine and transmission. As soon as I bought, looked under oil cap, white, but probably mold. Leaking coolant. No milky white or anything mixing when checking oil stick. Added coolant drove it home 1 or 2 hours, no overheating. White smoke when you start up and idle, but goes away when driving and even after you stop. Smoke didn't smell sweet. Strong coolant smell from the leak. Still no milky white under oil cap when I got home. Obvious dripping b ... | |||||
| Answer to: Po420 | 10Relevance | 2 years ago | MountainManJoe | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| P0420 sets when the oxygen storage capacity of the catalytic converter has degraded beyond a threshold. Inspect for the following conditions: Verify there are no HO2S, fuel system, or misfire DTCs set O2 sensors are secure, and are OEM parts the wiring is not damaged, or contacting the exhaust The exhaust system for leaks, damage, or missing hardware | |||||
| Answer to: Stabil gas treatment | 10Relevance | 2 years ago | Hixster | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Stabil is an excellent fuel stabilizer and I've used it for years. For winter months I treat my assorted engines with Stabil. I also exercising or run said engines for 10-15 minutes once a month. Never had a problem. It's a good product, it's just not meant for long term storage. | |||||
| Answer to: Undercoating a New Truck | 10Relevance | 3 years ago | nlord | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... and put some more on. Before winter I will hit the high spots with another coat just to make sure, but so far after two winters my 15 year old GX470 is doing great. The military pack all kinds of stuff for long term storage, or traveling overseas. They used it in world war two to make sure vehicles and weapons would not rust going over seas. It is great when you have a clean surface, the downside is it does not creep as easily as something like fluid film, so inside frames is a bit harder. However, once coated on the inside of a frame, I imagine it would ... | |||||