Motormouth: Spark plug problem
Q: In a recent column you responded to R.W. from Minnetonka, Minn., that he should not need spark plug replacement of the platinum tipped plugs until the manufacturer recommended 60,000...
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Motormouth: Another alternator, same story
Q: I bought a used 2008 Chevy Trailblazer several years ago. It is the right distance above the ground, and I really like it. When I drive for 30 or...
Motormouth: Buy the maintenance plan?
Q: Purchased a new 2020 Audi A4. Salesperson wanted me to buy a maintenance plan that would cover oil changes for four years. Can my local mechanic handle the changes?...
Motormouth: Should I take it to the dealership?
Q: My spouse and I have Subarus and take our cars to the dealership for service. Every time I take my car in for an oil change, they seem to...
Motormouth: Why did windows roll down?
Q: I own a 2018 Honda CRV. Imagine my surprise when I went to the garage and found all the windows and the moon roof totally open. My research showed...
Motormouth: Fed up with noisy vehicles
Q: I would like to get your opinion on noise pollution on our streets and roads. There was a time in my youth when loud pipes on cycles and vehicles...
Motormouth: Don’t worry about the tires
Q: I bought a 2020 Subaru Forester about three months ago. Falken tires came standard. Not knowing anything about this brand (I'm not sure if I had ever heard of...
Motormouth: Do I really need that oil change?
Q: A friend of mine never changes the oil in his car. He has gone 70,000 without a change. He claims the oil never wears out. He cites a study...
Motormouth: Can Corvette handle the heat?
Q: I own a 2005 Corvette in southern Nevada and never drive the car when it's above 110 F. I am afraid I could damage the car because the coolant...
Motormouth: How to dispose of this old stuff?
Q: I found six cans of STP in my garage that are so old the cans are rusted. Can I dump them in my gas tank once in a while...