Comment by Rowan Hawkins on Is it OK to mix up used roller bearings and races?
Why on earth did they need to pull both hubs at once? I'm trying to think of what they could be working on with that requirement. Everyone always does one side completely then the other so they don't...
View ArticleComment by Rowan Hawkins on Brakes fully applied with a light pedal press
if this is a hybrid, there are a few break related recalls out there which expire in June 30 of this year.
View ArticleComment by Rowan Hawkins on 1998 Grand Cherokee 4WD wheel hop
Hop is not normal! it can also be bad for the transfer case (TC). You have indicated you don't know which TC you have. Knowing that is the first step in figuring out what is causing your failure. After...
View ArticleComment by Rowan Hawkins on My car has moisture on the inside of the glass...
I have used the product too, and it does work if you live in a warmer climate or garage the vehicle and have the issue. It is not very effective when the air is below freezing for months on end.
View ArticleComment by Rowan Hawkins on My car has moisture on the inside of the glass...
The most common wet stuff in the car in the winter is melted snow off of your boots/shoes and clothing.
View ArticleComment by Rowan Hawkins on 2005 Honda CR-V with multiple issues - Is it...
I think the wisest choice would be take the car then flip it for $200-$300 from a scrap yard, and use that to start saving for something.
View ArticleComment by Rowan Hawkins on One side of 2015 VW passat gets cold air and the...
It has been three years and change since they asked, and because outside links often go away, is there a way you can answer the users's question without the link?
View ArticleComment by Rowan Hawkins on Jack stands and unibodies
Dan, thanks for answering this. Do you have anything you can add to address the stability part of the question? For myself I always put 2 stands about a foot apart under there rather than just one in...
View ArticleComment by Rowan Hawkins on Squeak when changing to face or defrost
The spray wont hold well to the heat of the vent. it will get runny and well run out. IF you can see the flap through the vent, rather than disassembling the dash, a q-tip taped to a chopstick may let...
View ArticleComment by Rowan Hawkins on 2014 Chevy Cruze squeaky serpentine belt
What really is happening when you no longer hear it at speed is that the noise of the engine is covering up the belt noise that has increased in frequency because it is occuring more often. If you...
View ArticleComment by Rowan Hawkins on Can anyone provide documentation for the 2011...
This doesn't answer my question because it is just generic information. I am looking for information specific to the 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco. On the eco, active grill shutters do not block the main...
View ArticleAnswer by Rowan Hawkins for What is my friend's wife not telling him (about...
If you look at more than just the sidewall, you'll notice the tread shoulder is heavily worn. This tire is well beyond 3/32 and verging on bald in most of the tread pattern. There is slight cupping...
View ArticleAnswer by Rowan Hawkins for Is it normal that a cold engine takes longer to...
I would say that your main problem is the age of your battery. Your battery itself is failing less than a cold vehicle being harder to start. Over time batteries lose the ability to charge and hold a...
View ArticleAnswer by Rowan Hawkins for Is this abnormal tie rod play? (Axial rotation)
I was originally going to make this a comment, but decided to make it answer because it describes the test in a different way...The problem with testing ball joints separate from being installed in the...
View ArticleAnswer by Rowan Hawkins for Squeaking when driving
It really sounds like a wheel bearing. The noise would get louder the faster you drive up to the point where you can't hear it anymore because it is too high pitched. If the squealing doesn't happen...
View ArticleAnswer by Rowan Hawkins for How to measure speed of a car
If there is high slipage on your traction surface, then you may want to reexamine your design. Autos usually use a vehicle speed sensor on the output shaft of the transmission. If you have non-driven...
View ArticleAnswer by Rowan Hawkins for Start a dead battery car with a power/USB charger
This is going to go against a bunch of other things on here.Batteries do regenerate some current by chemical reaction if you have an engine that has a low compression start cycle AKA not high...
View ArticleAnswer by Rowan Hawkins for AC doesnot cool when speeding more than 80km/h or...
You likely need to charge the AC in this vehicle. Over time the refrigerant can leak out of the AC circuit. That is the leading cause of a reduction in cooling capability. The system can get a pressure...
View ArticleAnswer by Rowan Hawkins for car engine wont start and randomly turns off...
I'd investigate the ignition switch or the ignition relay. You can test this the next time it fails by twisting the key back and forth slighty.
View ArticleAnswer by Rowan Hawkins for Showing Oil Pressure When Engine Cold and Not...
When you start most vehicles and motorcycles are not an exception to this, all of the display lights are lit indicate that they are all working. If something is not "ON" then it's very possible that...
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