Got questions? My Car Geek has the answers.
Oil
Jay explains what it means when your vehicle says there is “70% oil life” remaining.
Regular oil on top of synthetic oil – can it do damage? What should I do?
Jay talks about oil weight. Also – why was it using oil?
99 Buick with an oil leak
Under the Hood
2002 Passport – Timing Belt question and Jay discusses Timing belts and Water Pumps
Questions about Buick Century after plug was dropped in engine
2011 Town and Country with a battery that goes dead – suggestions on what to check and other issues.
Transmission and Timing Belt questions on Honda Odyssey and Accord
Electrical questions from an 05 Sable.
Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System question from Tim in Atkins
Warning Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring System question
06 HHR Traction Control Light comes on.
Service
F150 – Service the differential and drive some figure 8s
09 Flex – what should I expect at my next service appointment for regular maintenance?
Gas/Fuel
99 Olds with fuel smell
Discussion about finding parts for older vehicles and gas questions
Car Detailing
Years in the business and here is his tried and true cleaning supply for leather and vinyl
Other Car Questions
How did the term suicide doors come about on Lincoln cars in the late 60’s and early 70’s? My grandparents had this type of car that the back doors opened in the other direction.
Fun question! Coach doors, or “Rear hinge doors” as they were called from the factory, we’re designed by engineers who didn’t want to hit their feet on the door getting out of the vehicle. I think there are 2 reasons for the slang term “suicide doors” that was used later to describe these doors, both relate to safety. First, if you were getting out of the vehicle and a car came at you, you had no protection, and by the nature of the door would be positioned in a way more likely to get hurt. Second, if you were inside the vehicle and the door flew open (which happened more often back then) instinctively reaching for it would pull the passenger out of the car. Remember that seat belts were rarely used back then.
Kurt asks about 99 Jeep that feels unstable. Also advice on getting 74 Nova running after a couple of years
How do you feel about car dealerships being open on Sunday?
How many keys do you have on your key ring?
This question is good for everyone to consider – the weight of a heavy ring with several keys on it wears out the small parts in your ignition and can cause the type of issues that Terry is asking about here.