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missbernice123 asked:


I just got my first car. It is a 1998 Buick Century. I honestly know nothing about cars. So I was wondering what type of maintenance does it need to stay in the great condition it’s in now?
And how often should I perform these tasks?

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OstTimber asked:


I hear from a lot of people, that I should change headers in my car. In my opinion, it will not be too expensive for manufacturer to make them a little wider (so exhaust gas could flow faster). Than why do manufacturers do not provide cars with them?
I am thinking to change one too, is it worth it?

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Angela C asked:


I am looking to buy an older model car and I am wondering which older cars (mid 80’s - 90’s models), do mechanics prefer to work on? My mechanic told us a while back that he hated working on Ford Contours, which made me wonder if some cars are easier to do work to than others.

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guitarman asked:


Will mechanics that one worked on combustible engine cars learn about electric cars and then get certified to work on those? Because they are vastly different kinds of vehicles.

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powermxpx asked:


I’m trying to clean my car interior along with my carpet. I know they have to use some type of special cleaners/chemicals to keep their cars looking clean and smelling fresh. Has anyone worked at one of these places?

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Jason M asked:


My friend has a 98 sunfire(auto). He recently drove up a hill, and let the car roll back in drive. Within 2 secs. the car had stalled. Do car companies have a auto shutoff when cars roll backwards to quickly in drive.

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Dr. Evil asked:


A shear-thickening material is what you get when you mix cornstarch with water. It forms that colloid material. I need to find out what material in cars is shear thickening. Does anyone that knows a lot about cars know what part of the car is like this?
I just need to know this for biology class. It’s for extra credit.

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Felix_Felix asked:


Hi all!

I think my car has a bad battery. I was successful in jump starting my car with another car. I could get it started and running for a few minutes with jump start cables. I then turned both cars off, disconnected the jump start cable. My car couldn’t start then without the cable.

Can I disconnect my jump start cable when the two cars are still running? That way I can drive the car to an auto shop and have the battery replaced.

Thanks.
Felix.

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(Ω) The Cat asked:


For each new car.
Of course, I think they need to wash the car after painting it also, don’t they?

Also how many new cars are manufactured each day, around the world?

Does anyone know?
I did not know that. But I do dare assume they use huge amounts of water to wash off the chemicals before putting on the paint?
Please, educate me on this issue.
I have heard many different stories.

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PurPle asked:


I have a 96 pontiac grand prix with a 99 lumina engine so i assumed any grand prix or lumina years 96 - 99 would fit. I’m waiting for a car to come into the junk yard to swap my transmission with but neither cars have came in. Wich other cars should I be looking for?

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