Will buying a sports performance clutch for my car increase torque significantly?

tatethegreat74 asked: I was wondering. My car has the factory clutch kit, even though it’s a sports car (Toyota Celica GT-S). I was wondering if I bought the most expensive sports clutch kit that there is would I see tremendous increase in torque for my car? If so about how much increase in torque?

what is the best spray paint to use when repainting motorcycle plastics?

Jordan P asked: im redoing my motorcycle in flat black, and am wondering what type of spray paint to go buy. anyone have some suggestions on brands, type, number of coats and whether or not to use a clear coat as well? any help would be great! thanks!

Is it cumbersome or expensive to charge the battery of an electric car?

webstoragea1 asked: I’m entertaining the idea of buying a fully electric car. Is it cumbersome to charge the battery? Expensive?

How to unlock a bike lock when the key is missing?

neoinmatrix asked: I lost the key to my bike lock. It’s a standard U-shaped metal lock, but I couldn’t find any more information about it. When asked at a hardware store, they said they couldn’t make a new key and that the lock will have to be broken. Can anyone suggest how to go about [...]

Cars: If you get into an accident and the only damage is a cracked fender how bad was the accident?

David B asked: I am buying a 07 Monte Carlo LT. The man I am buying it from said it is a fun car to drive but he cracked the fender. The fender has been replaced but I’m a little concerned about the car.

How bad of an accident do you need to get into [...]

How do I know how much a car uses gas mileage?

First L asked: I will be going to college soon and I am looking for a car that is economic and does not use a lot of gas (gas prices are expensive!!!). I want to know when buying a car what characteristics to look for in order to see if a car uses to much [...]

Car Dealerships: Are they obligated to give you a rental car if your part is on backorder?

Tink 987 asked: I sent in my car to the local nissan dealership to have a mass air flow sensor replaced (and some other repairs totalling $800). They told me it would take two days. It turns out they have to order the part from Japan and it will take up to 2 weeks. Are [...]

Would like to know why my car want start after replacing fuel pump,filter and fuel relay?

Xavier H asked: I have a 1987 Buick Lesabre Custom.I replaced the fuel pump,fuel filter,and fuel relay.After I finish installing all the parts I turned the ignition switch and my car started right up.I did this job Sunday October 22,2006.Since then my car has not been able to start up and the battery keeps running [...]

Does the car battery completely drain if the car is not used for 3 months?

Kris asked: I will be out of town for about three months. I was wondering what to do with my car. Someone told me that the car battery will completely drain and I need to get a replacement when I come back. Any comments?
BTW my car is 2000 toyota camry v6.

What car company has a good reputation for having parts for old autos made by them?

qaz asked: I heard it’s good to have a car from a good car company that after time will still have parts for your old car. Does anyone know which car company is the best in this standard? I think local mechanics would know best. I plan on getting a car and stick with it [...]

How would my car sound or do if the chip in the key is broken?

Happy Gurl asked: We’ve tried all sorts of things to get the car to run, it wants to start and everything is in good condition, but the car won’t start. We are down to the fuel pump or the chip in the key being broken. The gauges don’t even budge either and I know [...]

Which luxury car is the most expensive to maintain?

a~chill~chic asked: Out of all the luxury cars, which car is the most expensive to maintain and repair?
I was just wondering because I currently own a ‘98 Mercedes C230, and I’m trying to figure out if I should keep it or buy something else. BUT I need to know if it would be the best [...]

My car is making a noise for a couple of seconds when I start the car up?

Tiffany asked: I have a 1996 Grand Am SE, whenever I go to start the car up, there is like a rattling noise under the hood, it sounds kind of like something is trying to start up..I have no idea what it could be. Any ideas on what could be wrong? The noise only lasts [...]

Is it possible to install a remote car starter on a car with push button start?

rockran asked: I’m planning on buying a Lexus IS350, and I live in Chicago, so I would like a remote car starter on my car. That car has a push button ignition. Is it possible to install a remote car starter on it to warm my car in the freezing winters?

What would cause a car to act strangely after leaving a car wash?

John G asked: My girlfriend has a 2002 Hyundai Accent with about 130,000 miles. We took it to a car wash. After leaving the car wash, the check engine light started flashing and the engine shook. After about 15 minutes the shaking stopped and the car drove normally again. This happened [...]

how to drive and buy a car ? and what are the rules of driving a car for beginners ?

JACK asked: what are the parts of the car ?
how to open/close the car ?
what are the steps to start/stop the car ?
what are the steps to speed up/down the car ?
what are the steps to turn right/left the car ?
what are the steps to go back with the car ?
how to drive a car [...]

Car service- whats the average mileage a car should travel in between services?

Christine asked: I got my car serviced on Monday. Its currently at just under 39,000km on the clock. The garage said I’ve to bring it back when it gets to 53,000km (32900 miles) or March 09. This gives it only a difference of 14k km (8700 miles). This does not seem like [...]

What is mechanically the most simple car?

sowlerrmgh asked: I want to try and fix a broen car to working order. This will be my first car to ‘do up’ so I was wondering what the best car to start with?

When jumpstarting a car, does it depleat the other cars battery?

Blossom asked: Only asking because my b/f has something wrong with his car battery, it often won’t start. He is working away and coming back at the weekends, and every Sunday he has to use jump leads to start his car on the drive, and again at the petrol station after turning the engine [...]

How do you remove whiteout from car paint?

cmetcalf35 asked: Child was playing with whiteout in parking lot and got whiteout all over the hood of my car, it is a black car. How can I remove the whiteout without damaging my car’s paint?

What is a boat level used for and how is it maintained?

toni asked: i am doing a brickwork portfolio as part of my gcse course. i have looked everywher but can not find it

How Can I jump start my car from an automatic transmission?

Lee T asked: My car is a manual and the car needs to be jump-started, can I do this from an automatic car?

What is the name or how can I get the spray paint colour L3 for an M-reg Ford Escort?

Josh M asked: Just bought a 95 Ford Escort and has some rust scabs over the wheel arch.

I need to fill them but also respray them and i want the colour to match the rest of the bodywork. Unfortunately can’t find what colour L3 is anywhere! Please help!

My pit bike won’t start as the air/fuel mixture on my carburettor is wrong. How do I fix this?

jon.cool asked: Hi, on the carb there is a ***** that changes the mixture of air to fuel. I can fiddle with it after about an hour and then manage to get it to start. I will then go out and ride it for a good 4 and a half hours (every Sunday) but it [...]

Can anyone help me locate the battery in a Nissan Primastar van?

SuzieQ asked: My husband is pretty good with cars/vans, but is struggling to find the battery in his works Nissan Primastar van, can anyone help us?
Thanks guys. It’s too dark now to check either of those, but will do first thing, and yeah, it is a pain in the ****!