tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48943831688459841412024-02-20T01:14:49.635-08:00how to change air filterCyrstalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11288372489374657804noreply@blogger.comBlogger230125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894383168845984141.post-69707635475614305102011-09-22T05:26:00.002-07:002011-09-22T05:26:21.406-07:00Auto air filter - what are the visual clues to replace it?How can I tell when my car's air filter needs to be changed? It's not buried under under an inch of dust - but there is a light film of dust on all the surfaces. Are there any photos out there that will teach me to tell the difference between fine and replace?Auto air filter - what are the visual clues to replace it?<br>the way i tell,is that i hold it up to the light and if i cant see light through it,then i replace it,also you can roll it around a trouble light too.Auto air filter - what are the visual clues to replace it?<br>Can you see sunlight through it?<br><br /><br><br />No?<br><br />Replace it.Auto air filter - what are the visual clues to replace it?<br>I replace mine once a year or every 12,000<br><br />miles.<br><br />Its cheap prevenitive maintence.Cyrstalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11288372489374657804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894383168845984141.post-73678868014820672832011-09-22T05:26:00.001-07:002011-09-22T05:26:13.425-07:00How do you clean fuel injectors on a 96 ford contour?we have been us<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> an additive to the gas, just about everytime we fill up the car. don't know when the car had last tune-up. had the car a little over a year, so far. bought it used from a local off the wall dealer. also, how do you know when you have to change the air filter? i don't know anything about vehicles. thought about bringing the car to a mechanic shop earlier today, to put it on a machine to find out where the problem is coming from...but don't want them to charge me for all kinds of different things that aren't necessary at the moment. one more thing...what happens when a sensor goes out on a car? any suggestions please?How do you clean fuel injectors on a 96 ford contour?<br>Forget all the other cheap additives....they don't work that well. Get a product called %26quot;Guaranteed To Pass%26quot; as far as additives are concerned it is e<a href=http://winxp.ittwit.com>xp</a>ensive...but its less than $10....put it in a full tank of gas and drive on the freeway until you are almost on empty. That will clean out every part of the system including the fuel injectors.<br><br /><br><br />As for air filters.....just open it up and have a look. There is no time rule, if it looks nasty...get a new one, they are really cheap and easy to replace.<br><br /><br><br />If you have proble<a href=http://msdn.ittwit.com>ms</a> after that I would look up the number of fuel filters you have and get ALL of them replaced. Most people never do that, not sure why but they don't.How do you clean fuel injectors on a 96 ford contour?<br>find a shop that will sell you some bg44k this is the stuff all of the major manufacturers use to clean your engine when you take it to a dealer ford gm bmw Mercedes Honda Lexus all use it its about 15 bucks a can your check engine light will come on it is a self diagnostic when the lights on a sensor is bad. remove your filter and look between the pleats if its dirty get a new oneHow do you clean fuel injectors on a 96 ford contour?<br>Not quite sure Y. The best stuff I found and use is %26quot;Lucas fuel injector cleaner%26quot;. You don't have to do any unnecessary driving. A minor tune-up consists of oil, oil filter, spark plugs, wires if grungy or high mileage, air filter %26quot;rec. 12k.%26quot;, fuel filter on mileage 50k.<br><br /> Your car has over 50 senors need more info !!!!!How do you clean fuel injectors on a 96 ford contour?<br>Sounds like you're having some minor but irritating problems with the way it's running. If you have a Pep Boys Automotive store in our area, they are really reasonable and do great diagnostic work. Take it in for a tune-up, and ask them to call you if anything else needs attention--that way you will be able to make informed decisions.How do you clean fuel injectors on a 96 ford contour?<br>Usually when a sensor goes bad, the check engine soon light would usually come on. It really isn't necessary to put injector additive on every fillup. You should change the air filter, when of course, its dirty looking. May have to actually pull it out to see the opposite side. Best time to get a tuneup done is about 100,000 miles on it.Cyrstalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11288372489374657804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894383168845984141.post-65910278700944271222011-09-22T05:26:00.000-07:002011-09-22T05:26:02.351-07:00Where is the fuel filter located on a 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited? Also what's the cost to get it replaced?Car sputters when start<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> to accelerate. Already changed spark plugs, air filter, oil filter, no check engine light<br><br />How much would the fuel filter to get replaced by a professional or mechanic?Where is the fuel filter located on a 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited? Also what%26039;s the cost to get it replaced?<br>this is the worst design ever! the filter element is in the tank and is designed to be cleared by the sloshing of the fuel in the tank. more than likely this is not your problem, but to pull the tank and replace what is there will be in the $250 range.Cyrstalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11288372489374657804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894383168845984141.post-49284570148993908412011-09-22T05:25:00.006-07:002011-09-22T05:25:54.654-07:00How do I fix my dusty house?I live in a 25 year old house with my husband and son. We are clean people. I clean and dust everyday but there is still so much dust on everyth<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a>. I dont live near a dusty road or have any pets or anything that would obviously cause dust. Its driving me crazy! What is causing it and what can i do to fix it? <br><br /><br><br />The only thing that I can think of is the people who lived here before us didnt keep up the house at all and we moved in and totally cleaned everything really good but maybe there is something we missed? I dont know. <br><br />Also we change our air filter regularly. <br><br /><br><br />Thanks in advance! :)How do I fix my dusty house?<br>My mom and I get the air ducts cleaned AT LEAST once a year. The dust gets really bad near the end. We usually call Stanley Steamer, and you have to leave you house when they do it (and animals but you don't have any). It makes the house just feel better, makes me feel better with my allergies!How do I fix my dusty house?<br>An air purifier would help, as well as not keeping your windows open too much. Also, use oxyclean.How do I fix my dusty house?<br>everyday you just may have to dust here and there till you get it back under controllHow do I fix my dusty house?<br>You aren't going to believe this but trust me. Open all windows and doors, get a leaf blower and blow everything towards openings. Will create a huge dust storm. This has built up over the past quarter century and is ingrained rather deep. Now change filter again and dust with a damp cloth, washing out regularly. If obsessed with cleanliness , use original formula Lysol mixed per directions. It'll kill 99% of ger<a href=http://msdn.ittwit.com>ms</a>, remove dust and leave a slight shine. If floors are wood , repeat using mop. If carpet, clean and vacuum thoroughly.How do I fix my dusty house?<br>If I were you, I would try Jame's suggestion. It sounds like it might workHow do I fix my dusty house?<br>i was gonna say get an air filter but you already have one!!<br><br /><br><br />james's idea sounds crazy enough to work!Cyrstalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11288372489374657804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894383168845984141.post-77979017200747005412011-09-22T05:25:00.005-07:002011-09-22T05:25:44.963-07:00How do I take off the engine cover on my 2007 VW Rabbit?I need to change the air filter, but I don't want to break the engine cover/damage anyth<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> else, and don't want to go to the dealership.How do I take off the engine cover on my 2007 VW Rabbit?<br>disconnect the air intake with channels locks. It takes some muscle but you just have to pull it straight up and off. Start with the front of the engine cover and pull up then go to the back. there sould be 4 nipples attached to the motor just pull the rubber grommets off of those nipples and reinsert them back into the engine cover prior to putting it back on. the filter is inside the engine cover. Good Luck.How do I take off the engine cover on my 2007 VW Rabbit?<br>You do not need to remove the engine cover. It is a separate panel.How do I take off the engine cover on my 2007 VW Rabbit?<br>What? You trying to find out how to open the hood? Release handle down on drivers left leg area in car...pull on handle unlocks the hood, then go to the front of the car and feel under the hood for another lever and press it to unlatch it and lift hood up. 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Its from PepBoys.<br><br /><br><br />http://cache.autoanything.com/images/products/rell/air_intake_syste<a href=http://msdn.ittwit.com>ms</a>/injen_diagram-.jpgChanging a stock air filter with a performance one?<br>your wasting your money/that junk wont do anything for your car/your better off with 12 bucks worth of pipe from home depot/that car has a computer that runs it and all you will do is lose gas milage as the computer trys to compensate for the vacuum loss/waste of timeChanging a stock air filter with a performance one?<br>ok heres how to do it. take out the intake box. you will be left with the piping. then just slip the piping over the aftermarket intake and tighten the clamp. and thats how you do itChanging a stock air filter with a performance one?<br>Think long and hard about what you're about to do. Your standard air-filter box draws in cold air from up under the fender. Cold air contains more oxygen than under hood hot air. This thing from Pep Boys is minus the hot under-hood intake manifolding. It's worthless as it's pictured here. More worthless sucking in hot under hood air after spending your money on it with the manifolding where ever it is.<br><br /><br><br />Replace your standard air cleaner element with a direct fit K%26amp;N for less than %26amp;55.00 or buy a complete N%26amp;N *cold air intake for @275.00.Cyrstalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11288372489374657804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894383168845984141.post-62613840613508086192011-09-22T05:25:00.003-07:002011-09-22T05:25:27.288-07:00Gutless Ford Ranger part 2?It is a V6 2.9 rebuilt at Fallon Auto Mall (a ford shop) in Fallon, NV: since, with less than 500 miles, tune up with oil change, air %26amp; fuel filter change. When I put the accellerator to the floor it will %26quot;creep%26quot; to a higher speed and after about 2 miles tops at 80MPH with a strong tail wind. The exhaust system is also rather new (aprox. 1000 miles). <br><br /><br><br />Even with a rebuilt engine my '88 Ranger 4 X 4 looses 20 MPH on a slight incline and drops dramatically as the hills steepen. Any ideas how I can increase the power?Gutless Ford Ranger part 2?<br>If the engine head was not remanufactured then the valve guides might be leak<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> sporadically. Do a compression test on each cylinder at different engine rp<a href=http://msdn.ittwit.com>ms</a>. If the compression occasionally drops in a cylinder then air is leaking around the valves and through the valve guides.Gutless Ford Ranger part 2?<br>lol, yea, by buying a Jeep!Gutless Ford Ranger part 2?<br>Is it an automatic? If so, could be the torque converter.<br><br /><br><br />Oversized tires and hiway gears? The taller tires would change the final gear ratio and it would move like a sled.<br><br /><br><br />Plugged cat conv?<br><br /><br><br />Incorrct timing?Cyrstalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11288372489374657804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894383168845984141.post-14448232852891515352011-09-22T05:25:00.002-07:002011-09-22T05:25:17.279-07:00How do you change the cabin filter on a 2005 Nissan Sentra?I think the air condition filter for a 2005 Nissan Sentra is behind the glove compartment. How do I get at it to change it?How do you change the cabin filter on a 2005 Nissan Sentra?<br>First get a 2 philips screwdriver remove 4 screws across the top of the open glove box catch the center metal latch it goes only one way and two each corner at the bottom dash screws pull the glove box out. Now there is a retangular cover that unsnaps under that is a nasty allergen covered incabin micro filter. Nissan is the only place that seels the correct filter..How do you change the cabin filter on a 2005 Nissan Sentra?<br>It is! Just open your glove box and you may see a little compartment towrds the top of it. You just pull it out and replace the cabin filter. I used to work at Jiffy Lube and we used to replace these all the time. If you cant figure it out i would recommend go<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> to a Jiffy Lube, and since you already have a filter, they may not charge you for labor, since its fairly simple.Cyrstalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11288372489374657804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894383168845984141.post-48076717066862066312011-09-22T05:25:00.001-07:002011-09-22T05:25:10.553-07:00What are some of the easiest DIY projects in automotive repair/maintenance?I'm interested in learn<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> how to take care of my car, in ter<a href=http://msdn.ittwit.com>ms</a> of maintenance and repair. What projects besides oil change, transmission fluid change, and air filter replacement are easy enough for a novice? Assume that I have rhino ramps, basic tools (ratchet set), and maybe a jack and jack stand. Thanks!What are some of the easiest DIY projects in automotive repair/maintenance?<br>distributor cap, rotor (the one under the distributor cap), fuel filter, air filter (is a joke easiest thing), oil changes if you have room to do them, rotating the tires, valve cover gasket, brake bleeding (requires 2 people or self bleeder screws), Clutch bleeding (also requires 2 people but same exact concept of break bleeding). and thats pretty much itWhat are some of the easiest DIY projects in automotive repair/maintenance?<br>Doing brakes is not exactly brain surgery! Do one brake job for yourself and you'll wonder why they charge so much at a shop. Buy a caliper spreader and a shop manual for your vehicle and you'll amaze yourself what all you can do.What are some of the easiest DIY projects in automotive repair/maintenance?<br>First Get yourself the book for your car and review the owners manual for preventative maintenance charts and schedule oil changes and vehicle lube are one key component in maintenance as you progress you will learn if you thoroughly study the book and follow directions try a haynes manual at auto zone about $20 and go from thereWhat are some of the easiest DIY projects in automotive repair/maintenance?<br>You can save a tremendous amount of money if you read all you can concerning the entire braking system on your car. Simple brake pad, rotor re-surfacing, rotor replacement, caliper slider pin lubrication, rotor thickness measuring, bleeding brakes when necessary and picking and choosing better parts along the way. <br><br /><br><br />Pick up a Haynes or Chiltons manual at any auto-parts store for your specific car. You will see tons of car maintenance procedures.<br><br /><br><br />Learn how to drain, flush and *cleaning your cooling system which gets neglected by most people. Read your tire tread depths and adjust pressures on the high side when ever possible. Maximum tire pressures are posted on the tire sidewall. Use name brand oil filters. Wix, Denso, Motorcraft and Purolator Gold are the best you can lay your hands on.Cyrstalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11288372489374657804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894383168845984141.post-91946710783352035112011-09-22T05:25:00.000-07:002011-09-22T05:25:01.291-07:00How can I clean my 2002 Ford Focus's engine?I just bought a 2002 Ford Focus and the engine is all dirty. I am think<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> of pressure washing it when the engine is cold. Is this a good idea?<br><br /><br><br />Also, my engine hesitates when it is not warmed up. What should I do? I plan to change the spark plugs, change the air filter, add fuel injector cleaner to the gas, and maybe change the fuel filter. Will this solve my problem?<br><br /><br><br />Also, my automatic transmission slips when I am between gears. For example, first gear works fine, but it slips before going into second gear (I can press on the gas, and the transmission doesn't engage right away- the engine just revs up). Is this an electrical problem?How can I clean my 2002 Ford Focus%26039;s engine?<br>Why would you buy a vehicle with all of these proble<a href=http://msdn.ittwit.com>ms</a> without buying an extended warranty????? To clean the engine, You need to buy an engine cleaner at a parts store. Just make sure the vehicle is running when you spray it down with water!How can I clean my 2002 Ford Focus%26039;s engine?<br>You can pressure wash it - be careful not to spray directly on electrical components and stuff. I tend to just let my engine look nasty, since it has zero effect on the way it runs. <br><br /><br><br />Alternately you could spray it off with some engine cleaner and wipe it off (probably suggestable - since you can seriously damage stuff with the pressure washer if you aren't careful).<br><br /><br><br />Your maintanance ideas all sound like they should help out, if not, you might want to see if you can find someone with a compression tester, to make sure that your valves are all seating correctly, and the piston rings aren't shot. If it runs okay when it is warm, then everything is probably ok.<br><br /><br><br />The transmission is kind of worrying - make sure it has enough transmission fluid. If it keeps doing it, then you might want to take it to someone to flush the transmission, replace the filter, and put fresh fluid in it. If it still keeps doing it, then you will probably need to find someone who can repair/rebuild it. E<a href=http://winxp.ittwit.com>xp</a>ect to pay way too much money - shop around for some quotes, and make sure to find someone reliable and reasonable. If you aren't sure about it, see if anyone you know can recommend someone, or can help you to choose a mechanic.<br><br /><br><br />Good luck!!How can I clean my 2002 Ford Focus%26039;s engine?<br>warm your engine up...spray it with GUNK degreaser... power wash... the tuneup parts you listed should take care of your hesitation problem...the trans is more serious...and it will get worse if you don't have it looked at...it could be as easy as a vacuum control valve ...a trans filter or low on fluid....or it could be much more complicated.How can I clean my 2002 Ford Focus%26039;s engine?<br>I have washed many engines, with varying results. Using Gunk engine cleaner, it came clean but every light on the dash came on and stayed on for days until it finally dried ? This on a newer Caddy. My old Chevy with points, carb etc had no ill effects. Others skipped and knocked until fully dry. NO pressure washing ! As for tranny problems, any good auto parts place has a myriad of things to correct this. I've used them successfully twice out of 2 tries.How can I clean my 2002 Ford Focus%26039;s engine?<br>OK, firstly, cleaning an engine is easy, but don't pressure wash it whatever you do.<br><br /><br><br />Just get some cling film and wrap up any electrical items that aren't covered particulalry well.<br><br /><br><br />Then, spray a load of GUNK (it's a degreaser available from auto shops, or you can use Autoglym's MACHINE CLEANER, or even MUC OFF) and agitate it with a stiff brush, radiator brushes are ideal as they have good lonf handles for easy reach.<br><br /><br><br />Then just rinse off with a normal hose pipe. Run the engine to dry everything off, and then give all the plastic and rubber components a liberal spray with a rubber protector, back to black for instance.<br><br /><br><br />If the car is due a good service with plugs and filters, that will sort your hesitating out 9 times out 10. Poor plugs and gapping are the normal cause.<br><br /><br><br />As for slipping, hmm, fords CVT box is a bit of a dog, there will always be what seems like slipping with an Auto box, and upshifts aren't instantaneous when you plant your foot in any auto. Which is why sports cars very rarely have auto boxes.<li><a href=http://outlook-for-market.blogspot.com/>outlook for market</a></li><li><a href=http://software.ittwit.com>software</a></li>Cyrstalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11288372489374657804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894383168845984141.post-77047130748221315342011-09-22T05:24:00.005-07:002011-09-22T05:24:51.762-07:00What is all done when you get a tune up on a car?I have a 98 ford escort 125,000 miles, I know how to change the spark plugs and wires, do a oil change, change the air filters but what else is done when you get a tune up. Also should I get the fuel filter done professional?What is all done when you get a tune up on a car?<br>A Tune-up varies with the shop or dealer you choose. The list you <br><br />have should include, Spark Plugs, Air Filter, Fuel Filter, Oil Filter.<br><br />With the miles you have on it there are several other concerns such<br><br />as Tim<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> Belt and Alternator Belt, A/C Belt, and having the coolant<br><br />tested for its protection level (-40F) and a general check of hoses and<br><br />vacuum lines. While it is up in the air a under-car check will spot <br><br />and avoid proble<a href=http://msdn.ittwit.com>ms</a> with exhaust system and shocks and brakes etc.<br><br />A professional service with a reputable company is always a good <br><br />thing. Good luck with your ride!What is all done when you get a tune up on a car?<br>all the info you need is in a shop manual [at local parts store] or amazon.barns and noble.books a million..on line']''''the 20 dollar cost saves you hundreds on DIY stuff and you are smarter when fighting [lol] with your mechanic...What is all done when you get a tune up on a car?<br>just type into search box<br><br /> how to tune up car<br><br />should get you most of the ideal of it really you replace anything that is bad tune up like plugs wire cap and rotor about it air filter some fuel filters inside fuel tank an dnot a good thing to do at home but can but you can get the info plug and filter most part is itWhat is all done when you get a tune up on a car?<br>you can change the gas filter yourself. you need to clean out the throttle body with throttle body cleaner. don,t forget to check the pcv valve. with that many miles i would use the high mileage oil. that,s what i use in my oldsmobile, it has 130,000 on it.check all hoses including the vacuum hoses.Cyrstalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11288372489374657804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894383168845984141.post-58683329009105888472011-09-22T05:24:00.004-07:002011-09-22T05:24:41.682-07:00How do I get rid of this awful smell in my apartment?Ok so everytime I go to my girl friends apartment and come home my apartment reeks of wood or someth<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a>. I clean on a regular basis, change my air filter, and use candles and plugins. All it does is mask the smell. I can't get rid of it. The smell really annoys me and makes me wonder if other people can smell it when they come to my home. Any suggestions would be great.How do I get rid of this awful smell in my apartment?<br>You really need to find the source of the smell to eliminate it. <br><br /><br><br />Failing that, I have had success using vinegar to rid my apartment of unwanted odours. Place about half a cup of vinegar in a shallow bowl or saucer in affected roo<a href=http://msdn.ittwit.com>ms</a> - works really well to get rid of cigarette odours and that morning after the party smell too. I've found it to be cheap and effective.How do I get rid of this awful smell in my apartment?<br>Open a couple of windows.How do I get rid of this awful smell in my apartment?<br>Could it be water? Maybe you have a leak? When our air conditioner was leaking our apartment smelled like wood. LOL!! All the water was leaking into my daughters bedroom closet (under the rug) we had to have the carpet shampooed.How do I get rid of this awful smell in my apartment?<br>Move out a Smelly house isn't coolHow do I get rid of this awful smell in my apartment?<br>Have the carpets shampooed, wash the curtains.=)Cyrstalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11288372489374657804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894383168845984141.post-15360686927592554362011-09-22T05:24:00.003-07:002011-09-22T05:24:31.862-07:00What are the top 10 things I can do to my 1997 Jeep Cherokee Country to increase fuel efficiency?PLEASE READ:<br><br />--I'd like to do the work myself.<br><br />--The extent of maintenance I know how to do now is change the air filter.<br><br />--Please list 10 th<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a>s.<br><br />--Please give detailed instructions.<br><br />--A link to a site with pictures and instructions would be awesome.<br><br /><br><br />Thank you very much!What are the top 10 things I can do to my 1997 Jeep Cherokee Country to increase fuel efficiency?<br>Change spark plugs<br><br />Change plug wires.<br><br />Check air pressure in tires.-It does make a difference.<br><br />Clean injectors.- their are some decent do it yourselfers at the auto store.<br><br />Replace air filter- check into a tornado enhancer to help inflow of air.<br><br />Change oil and filter<br><br />Change fuel filter.-may be a little involved if its in the tank<br><br />Check and grease bearings and grease fittings<br><br />If available, find someone who can hook it up to a computer (they are sold now to the public) and make sure all your sensors are working.<br><br />Check into a better exhaust system, a factory one is not always the most efficient.<br><br />JB Witney website can give you some alternatives to fuel savers and other options for your vehicleWhat are the top 10 things I can do to my 1997 Jeep Cherokee Country to increase fuel efficiency?<br>Proper tire pressure<br><br />Good Alignment <br><br />clean air filter<br><br />new plugs (spark plugs ;)<br><br />new plug wires<br><br />Fuel filter<br><br />Clean injectors<br><br />Easy on the throttle<br><br />baby your brakes<br><br />Car pool.<br><br /><br><br />You have the aero of a brick, good luck.What are the top 10 things I can do to my 1997 Jeep Cherokee Country to increase fuel efficiency?<br>Wreck it and use the insurance money to buy a small, fuel-efficient car. <br><br /><br><br />Keep your tire pressures up.<br><br />Drive with a light foot. Slow down. SUVs have a lot of aerodynamic drag. <br><br />Avoid stop-and-go driving if you can. Try to coast and not come to a complete stop at lights. <br><br />You could try a thinner motor oil, just make sure it provides proper lubrication. <br><br /><br><br />All of the above will help a little, but you're never going to get 30+ mpg with it.What are the top 10 things I can do to my 1997 Jeep Cherokee Country to increase fuel efficiency?<br>Make sure the air filters are keep clean, use 100% synthetic oil, drive at moderate speed, drive smoothly, reduce unnecessary drag, don't use premium fuel if you don't have to, minimize driving with a cold engine, keep tires properly inflated, buy tires with lower rolling resistance and avoid idling for long periods.What are the top 10 things I can do to my 1997 Jeep Cherokee Country to increase fuel efficiency?<br>I wish there were 10 but there are only 5<br><br />first you need to know that your engine is an air pump ,so (1) ease the air going in via a high flow air intake ,(2) ease the exhaust going out via a high flow cat and mufler.<br><br />(3) over inflate the tires by about 5psi , (4) change all lubes with syntetic to reduce friction (engine oil , transfer-case, differecials, and tranny if you have a manula one)<br><br />(5)lighten up the jeep, do not carry anything you dont need<br><br /><br><br />BUT, THERE IS SONETHING ELSE<br><br />go on youtube.com and type in HHO and build yourself and hydrogen generator . 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ThanksI have a 1995 mercedes benz c280 and i don%26039;t know how to change the spark plugs,oil,oil filter,and air filter?<br>Just found this online http://www.howtopdf.com/search/1995+merc<br><br />It's a link to a site where they have .pdf manuals.<br><br />Hope it helps.I have a 1995 mercedes benz c280 and i don%26039;t know how to change the spark plugs,oil,oil filter,and air filter?<br>There are some good places out there called auto repair shops. I wonder why people think they can look on-line and find out how to do a job that people go to school to learn.<br><br />If you don't know how, take it to someone and pay them to fix it.I have a 1995 mercedes benz c280 and i don%26039;t know how to change the spark plugs,oil,oil filter,and air filter?<br>you can go to a auto parts store and by a book on it or go to the library and look in it for freeI have a 1995 mercedes benz c280 and i don%26039;t know how to change the spark plugs,oil,oil filter,and air filter?<br>Agree with the others. Get yourself an auto repair BOOK (library for free). Some of the new books might have a CD with videos or other multimedia content.<br><br /><br><br />Don't count on the web, usually you will only short articles. If you must, check out ehow.com and maybe you can find a tutorial.I have a 1995 mercedes benz c280 and i don%26039;t know how to change the spark plugs,oil,oil filter,and air filter?<br>I can help a little.<br><br />Consider drivers side the right side.<br><br />With the hood up, on the left side is a plastic box, in it is the air filter.<br><br />The plugs are a bit difficult to see :)<br><br />To get to them you need to remove the air flow tubing that goes across the engine, then remove the center cover that is on top of the engine. You will see the coils and half your plugs, the others are under the coils. They are deep set and require a wire pulling tool to remove the plug wires.<br><br /><br><br />Note: When removing the air flow tubing be careful not to dislodge the sensors in it, this will cause a multitude of proble<a href=http://msdn.ittwit.com>ms</a>.<br><br /><br><br />The oil filter is located at the rear of the engine just to the right of center ... you will see the oil filter cap there and it needs a special tool to remove, it is plastic. Once that is removed you will see the oil filter ( insert ).<br><br /><br><br />Good luckCyrstalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11288372489374657804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894383168845984141.post-1669509860523066312011-09-22T05:23:00.002-07:002011-09-22T05:23:22.278-07:00How long until the air blows cold again?My AC wasnt putt<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> out enough cold air so I changed the filter which was very clogged. Its still blowing the same way after installing the new filter though. 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(should be on the side of the tire, somewhere near the rim) Hold a penny between thumb and finger with Lincoln's head at top. Insert top of penny in the tread of the tire. If you can see the margin of penny between the top of his head and the penny, it is time for new tires.What are some basic things to know about car care?<br>Be sure you spray down your engine every couple months. You can use the sprayer at the car wash (it will not hurt it), or you can use compressed air. Doing this keeps the dirt in your engine at a minimum and can reduce wear and tear.What are some basic things to know about car care?<br>Your owners manual in the glove box will usually have a list of recommended services and intervals. 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Is there also one on the A/C or furnace unit?How do I replace my furnace / air condition<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> filter(s)?<br>The filter on the furnace should also be the same one for your air conditioning duct. It will be located in the return air just before the blower compartment on the furnace.How do I replace my furnace / air conditioning filter(s)?<br>As one of the other answers below stated the filter could also be at the return air vent. These are sometimes located remotly from the main furnace unit. Mine was in my hallway at the cold air intake vent. <p><span>Report Abuse</span></p> How do I replace my furnace / air conditioning filter(s)?<br>take the cove off it should be right there in frontHow do I replace my furnace / air conditioning filter(s)?<br>There are filters for most furance /ac. Take the lovered screen off the filter under there. Some pull out . PemHow do I replace my furnace / air conditioning filter(s)?<br>Depends on the type of furnace/air conditioner. If your A/C coil and furnace are in the attice then the filter is in the return duct usually located in the hallway, there may be more than one, my house is 2000 square feet and I have 3. If your A/C/furnace is located in a garage or room they usually put them in the unit itself, you will have to remove a panel normally labeled %26quot;filter inside%26quot;. If your A/C furnace is old and you cant read any labels anymore you can either look through the manual or type in the model number on the inter<a href=http://net.ittwit.com>net</a> and find it that way. <br><br /><br><br />Walk around your house and look at the supply and return registers, the return registers look different and are usually bigger. If you live in the North I would have to say the filter will be in the unit itself, if you live in the south and your supply and return registers are on the ceiling then I would have to say the filter is probably in the register.How do I replace my furnace / air conditioning filter(s)?<br>I myself would contact the company who installed them for you.<br><br />Didnt you receive an owners manual for the appliances?<br><br />Possibly look online for the specific brand %26amp; model numbers of your units.<br><br /><br><br />ChrisHow do I replace my furnace / air conditioning filter(s)?<br>I would assume that the only filter on your system is the Aprilaire 2400. More than one filter on one system can create air-movement problems and ruin the equipment. Too much filtering is worse than no filtering at all............................Cyrstalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11288372489374657804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894383168845984141.post-65016187761561056702011-09-22T05:22:00.006-07:002011-09-22T05:22:52.997-07:00I have a Kenmore Air Conditioner. How do I open it to change the filter? Can't afford anybody!?Most kennmore window a/c, the front of the air conditioners have one screw in ea, side of the front cover, first remove each screw and then put a litle presure en the lower side of the front.I have a Kenmore Air Conditioner. How do I open it to change the filter? Can%26039;t afford anybody!?<br>I would try unplugg<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> it and removing the screws on the back... but maybe first, try finding a kenmore help website (kenmore.com?) or (kenmore search) or try a dealership (maybe sears) to see if they will tell ya... good luckCyrstalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11288372489374657804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894383168845984141.post-87750308156044514302011-09-22T05:22:00.005-07:002011-09-22T05:22:42.488-07:00Does a 2005 Pontiac Montana have a cabin air filter if so where is it and how do you change it out?I've looked in the owners manual to see if it has one but no luck.Does a 2005 Pontiac Montana have a cabin air filter if so where is it and how do you change it out?<br>Well, I was gonna say check the Owners Manual before I clicked your post but...<br><br /><br><br />I can't find anyth<a href=http://programming.ittwit.com>ing</a> handy on it either that's conclusive, but the most common location see<a href=http://msdn.ittwit.com>ms</a> to be if you pop the hood open, and look just in front of the windshield on the passenger side, and look for a long rectangular part that unscrews and lifts out.<br><br /><br><br />I do see that Autozone has them, sold in pairs. This link should get you started, but you'll have to enter your Year, Make, Model and Engine from there, then your zip for a price. Also, your nearest location should show in the box on the right.<br><br />http://www.autozone.com/N,14200647//shopDoes a 2005 Pontiac Montana have a cabin air filter if so where is it and how do you change it out?<br>Open your glove box and you will see a panel remove it and the filters are on the other side.Does a 2005 Pontiac Montana have a cabin air filter if so where is it and how do you change it out?<br>yea its got 1. the tube that runs from the throttle body, follow it and you will find it. i think all you do is take out some screws and lift the lid off and there it is.Cyrstalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11288372489374657804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4894383168845984141.post-3999651888865433642011-09-22T05:22:00.004-07:002011-09-22T05:22:34.533-07:00Dust dust dust ... how can it be???we live in a 10 acre field away from the major road. the whole yard even the drive way is grass, not dirt. we have a humidifier, air filter and change air filter regularly, and we dust once a week. 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That of course doesn't e<a href=http://winxp.ittwit.com>xp</a>lain why there is so much dust in your house or ours, but I'm thinking that perhaps our houses are too 'tight': i.e., no drafts, so the dust has no place to go except up in the air and back down on the furniture, floors, etc. Of course, this is not some scientific reason, just an opinion, but maybe it's a start...Dust dust dust ... how can it be???<br>its like this have you ever thought do you own a vacuum cleaner a coures you do and when you vacuum the floor you are tring to get the dirt you bring in from the out side well the bag has pores and it has to breth so the dust comes back in to the air <p><span>Report Abuse</span></p> Dust dust dust ... how can it be???<br>most dust in your house comes from your attic actually. look for leaks in your duct system.Dust dust dust ... how can it be???<br>This is a tough one girl. Where I live, NM. I can dust this morning and by evening I can write my name in dust on my kitchen table. I live in a river valley. Maybe you should get another vacuum cleaner with special filters. I know my carpet holds lots of dust and my vacuum is part of my problem.....plus 2 people of the male persuasion who don't wipe their feet when coming in from outdoors. Also they do make - very expensive - room air cleaners that would help. Might take two to do job, depending on how large your house is.<br><br /><br><br /><br><br />Good LuckDust dust dust ... how can it be???<br>the wind can blow dirt,dust %26amp; debris a long way. you will just have to accept it or dust every day.Dust dust dust ... how can it be???<br>Most dust is from shedding skin and is not from the outdoors - it is also from pets. 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Is there another filter of some sort that perhaps got wet?What is the source of a funky smell coming from the AC/Heat air vents?.?<br>it may be a dead animal! one time there was a foul smell coming from through the vents and my dad found out that it was a dead rat under the hood! Yucks!!!What is the source of a funky smell coming from the AC/Heat air vents?.?<br>It is likely that your evaporator coil is very dirty. Air blows over this coil before it reaches the inside of you home. When it gets moist, it will mildew in time, thus the moldy smell. Your coils (condenser and evaporator) need to be cleaned by a tech about once a year. <p><span>Report Abuse</span></p> What is the source of a funky smell coming from the AC/Heat air vents?.?<br>The first thing that comes to my mind is check and see if you have a leak in your heater core. I am not sure where it is located on your particular unit. If it is leaking, the carpet my be wet on the passengers side. Like I say, I am not up on your model, it may be under the hood, either way, it will be enclosed in the duct work, and could be a source of this smell, if that is the problem.What is the source of a funky smell coming from the AC/Heat air vents?.?<br>something dead in itWhat is the source of a funky smell coming from the AC/Heat air vents?.?<br>Could be anything but I will address the most common issue.<br><br /><br><br />Exactly what it smells like... Mold from moisture most likely. Humidity, condensation or whatever it got moist. Then molded. At places like AutoZone or Pep Boys they sell a sprayer that kills mold. 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