To obtain the most accurate picture of actual conditions, plug reading necessitates a complete shutdown and twenty minutes or more on the freeway. How much idling and driveway running did those plugs participate in?

When cleaning plugs, don't use a wire brush; doing so can leave metallic deposits that could lead to a misfire. Avoid dropping them from a great height; media blast is ideal, but strong carb cleaner and scraping will do the trick as well.

If the plugs are still relatively new, an occasional grime ...

That JLR gets a terrible rap is true, and it's regrettable. Having said that, we can and will gripe about problems with every modern automaker. Because of all the technological sophistication in modern cars, it is to be expected. Serious engine problems caused even Toyota and Lexus to recall a large ...

Continental TR7412UB-OR Stereo System

Very far away, dude, and that's not visible.

Could it be a Boogie Van or a Shaggin' Wagon?


Continue driving.

An additional tool you may use is a long breaker bar or a sturdy pry bar or screwdriver. Loosen the bar until its end touches the ground, then position it across the hub between two wheel studs. If you're trying to torque something down but don't have someone to press the brake, it will keep the ...

A person who complains or whines is trying to warn you that something is wrong. Pump failure is possible; deterioration of hoses, particularly "U" lines, is a possibility; the intake filter sock can be "scrunched" or obstructed by earlier debris; and last but not least, the pressure regulator should ...

Arrived three days ago. Adore it, but there's always space for development.