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Carb Cleaner Cylinder

Just out of curiosity and nothing more, what would happen (good or bad) if you sprayed carb cleaner into the cylinders from spark plug holes?

Rach_25

I'm 21 years old and I have suffered with cold's for a number of years. Really getting fed up now, This is the 4th time I have been ill in approximately 7 weeks. I don't think it's normal yesterday...

beckyman

Battery Query

I am a dunce when it comes to electrics! My car has a 6v. system. Is there any gizmo that can be fitted which would allow me to use a 12v. battery and which will reduce the output to 6v. I do not wish...

pdq1

Car gets very misted up inside

I know all cars suffer from this but a relatives car seems worse than normal. Its a Honda Civic with a few years under its belt. Any tips on how to cope with it?...

TWR

I will ask again.

Are you well prepaired for the Weather, Ice / Snow / windcreen Ice, Dont forget you out there that put a little spy hole on the ice that has built up on your screen, if you cause a bump you will get...

BobbyBobBob

diesel van won't start

I drive a small diesel van for work.( belongs to work) In the summer its fine but when it gets to this time of the year, it takes me literally 25/30 mins to get it going. The thought of trying to get...

Psybbo

Please remind me

what it is you can easily take out of a car engine to avoid the car being stolen

TonyV

astra mk2 heated rear window

Hi All Have problem with above - suddenly stopped working. checked fuse - ok + continuity on screen ok. any advice on what to check next switch or is there a relay. Regards Tony...

AB Editor

Winter Motoring Preparations

MantaRay

Mercedes E Class dashboard light

I can't find any reference in the handbook to a particular dashboard warning light. The symbol illuminated looks like a steaming cup of tea...what does it mean? It's a late 2010 E class [petrol]. It's...

tinkerbell23

Car stereo broken/ fused

A metal key got into my cigarette lighter bit of my car..... There was a blue light and now my stereo is broken! Doh! Is it fused? Can i get that fixed? Xx...

ordbrae

Motor car spare wheels

Since learning that some cars do not have a spare wheel and tyre supplied but instead have an emergency inflating repairing device. I would welcome any observations on this vital omission.

BayBoy1

renault duster

Does anyone on this site own a renault /dacia duster, If so what is your opinion of this car???? thank you.

rabet

windscreen wipers

Any tips, please, on how to stop wipers making that rasping, juddering noise?

hiflier

tyre pressures

When I went on a 'speeding awareness' course recently the instructor posed the question, 'If you're going to embark on a long motorway trip would you change your tyre pressures?' Apparently the...

MantaRay

Heathrow & Gatwick airport plane spotting

Where is the best place to view & photograph the aircraft at these airports? I've looked on both airports websites and there is no information at all regarding spectators.

Hammer

Moped - Infrequent use

Hi all, I’ve inherited a Vespa scooter and fancy keeping it as a bit of a toy but won’t be using it very frequently, probably only every few months. It’s about 5 years old and...

Booldawg

Road legal quads

Seriously thinking about buying a road legal quad as a form of transport. It'd be ideal for the 3 mile commute to work and other local journeys. It'd also fit in the garage and will be safer than a...

D143237G

Disposing of a dead dog

I know this may make me sound morbid but my dog is not getting any younger. If I was to one morning find my dog had died during the night do I just take her body to the vet to make sure she is...

Random-Hero

Which Roads Could I Practice On?

I am 23 with a provisional license. I have a 600cc motorbike. I know how to ride but obviously cannot go on the roads until I pass my full motorcycle test. My motorcycle is without MOT/Tax/Insurance....

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