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| You’ve found technical tips to keep your ride running smooth. Here are articles and interviews from top mechanics regarding all general maintenance. |
Oil changes -- How often is a slippery subject
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| 2008 | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: My 2007 BMW 525i has reached 10,000 miles and I was concerned that the oil service light hadn't come on. When I tried to make an appointment for an oil change, the dealer informed me that they wouldn't do it until the oil service light triggered -- and this apparently occurs between 15,000 to 20,000 miles! I'm worried that that's too long. Should I change it anyway? |
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Honda oil drain plug washers
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| 2008 | 3/13/2008 |
| Q. I took my Honda Accord in for an oil change. Later, looking over the bill, I found that they charged me $1 for a washer. Are they nickel-and-diming me? (Or worse, charging me for something they didn't even need?) |
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Noisy Camry may be sign of intake manifold trouble
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| 2007 | 9/6/2007 |
| Q. Our 2004 Camry LE with 2.4-liter engine makes a weird sound, almost like a rattle, when accelerating. The service department at the dealership where we bought the car says this is a problem some Camrys have but assures us that it is nothing to worry about. |
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