How to adjust the carburetor in an it RX-7? Everything else is a “replacement, rebuild or modification.” You’ll find a single, slotted brass screw on the side of the carburetor that controls the air/fuel mixture at idle. Idle should rest at 850 rpm. Turn the screw in one direction, slowly, and idle will accelerate; turn […]

What makes up the sludge in an engine? Engine sludge is made up of oxidized motor oil, dirt, soot, water vapor, and leaked coolant. Using a good motor oil will keep all of these harmful contaminants suspended in the oil, ready to be flushed out on your next oil change. How to prevent oil sludge […]

What should you do if your headlights fail at night? Headlight Failure First, try your dimmer switch. Often that will turn them back on again. Try the headlight switch a few times. If that does not work, use your parking lights, hazard lights, or turn signals. Pull off the road as soon as you can […]

When to reset the check engine soon light? If you’re performing this procedure in an effort to pass an emissions test when the check engine light or service engine soon light is on or illuminated, read on and in detail to learn how the check engine light reset procedure works. How to reset the service […]

What kind of car has a 305 engine? The Chevrolet Camaro, Caprice, Malibu, El Camino and Monte Carlo implemented the 305 along with the Pontiac Firebird and Grand Prix, Buick Skylark and Regal, the Oldsmobile Cutlass and Custom Cruiser, and the Cadillac Brougham. What was the name of the 1980 Chevy 305? The 305 was […]

What is code P1498? Fault code P1498 (Unmetered air after compressor) is stored in DME. CAUSE. The plastic inlet duct at the supercharger has separated at the weld point, and is leaking. How do you reset the check engine light on a 1996 Honda Accord? How to reset the check engine light on a Honda […]

Is it cheaper to leave car running or turn off? Unless you drive a vintage, carburetor-equipped vehicle, you’ll save fuel and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by turning it off. Some drivers think that idling uses less fuel than restarting, but our research has found that drivers save fuel and reduce emissions by shutting down for […]

Why is my elictric window not going down? A great deal of the time, the motor is not the problem. No sense tearing the door all apart to change the window motor if you don’t have to. It can be difficult. If more than one window is giving you trouble, the problem is most likely […]

How do airplanes stop bird strikes? Effective measures include: Removing seed-bearing plants to eliminate food sources. Using insecticides or pesticides to eliminate food sources for insect-eating birds. Covering nearby ponds with netting to prevent birds from landing. Removing brush and trees that serve as attractive nesting sites. Why engines don’t have a mesh or grates […]

How can you tell if a Pirelli tire is run flat? Pirelli signify that a particular model is a Run Flat tyre by printing RSC or Run Flat on the sidewall of the tyre. To find out whether the tyres currently fitted to your vehicle are Run Flat tyres, check to see if this symbol […]