EricTheCarGuy Answers Questions Live #51 9/23/2015

1. A special good evening thanks to watching, or mostly listening. Thanks Eric and audience for good questions. I love it when I learn!

2. my pleasure!

3. Eric, get a mic, please.

4. to the guy whose tires wear out after 30,000km: my mom had the same issue on her 05 chev aveo. she continually got them replaced at about 35,000km with tires that the GM dealership provided. eventually she went to kal-tire and spent a bit more money for tires that were guaranteed for 130,000km, and they lasted about that long. if i remember correctly, the GM tires were about $60-80 a pop, and the ones she got from kal-tire were about $150 each (less when on sale), so about double the money for 4x the mileage. spending a bit more money to get tires with a good guarantee/warranty on them is worth it

5. To the guy with the starting issue at the end. I had a similar situation in my 93 T-bird when it was cold outside. After trying to find the issue for over a month and replacing starter, battery, solenoid, and other various items I put in a push button, since when i turned the key it wouldn't turn over but if I jumped the solenoid it would start every time. In the process of putting in the button I came accross a security device tucked under the dash that dealers used to use. It has one of those cards that when pulled the car won't turn over. I pulled that system out and rewired it back to factory and issue was gone.

6. Quick question: I got a '00 Camaro 3.8 (Series 2). Engine has 131k miles. My first oil change, I went with Valvoline Max Life synthetic 10w30 (weight is recommended). engine ran better, but 87 octane ran longer but sluggish. Sounded like a sick carbed engine. I switched to 89 octane and the sound and performance greatly improved. Car is rated for 87 and up. 91 octane would be a waste, but I don't know if it would hurt the engine. Sweet spot is 89. Will 89 octane clean the carbon deposits, or should I try 91 for a day or so? I'm only running 2 gallons at a time, as the car is sitting for repairs. Or do you recommend an additive to help with the clean up? The car does smoke from the tail pipes, but not bad and only for a short time. I'm liking the combination of the synthetic with the 89. Brought car back to like!

7. thanks for answers…

8. Moog thinks you're swell. 😀 Been watching you for a year now. Keep up the good work.

   Also, First Gen (95-05) Toyota Tacoma EVAP issues video. Do eeeet! 😀 They can be such a pain to troubleshoot with them wanting their factory spec VACUUM EVAP testers rather than the commonplace pressure style smoke machines. I had a read headache with one recently.

9. Eric please use your shop mic, Q&A audio quality is rubbish

10. ik this has nothing todo with this vid but i came here through the Wheel Baring vid and i cant find a vid or anything on
    Why/What Does Boiling,Smoking,Red Hot Wheels on a 1997 FWD Ford torus GL

11. Your thinking too hard about the vibration at 70. I would of said to get the wheel balancing checked.

12. For the Suzuki Verona – jack up that side of the car (use stands) both front and rear. Any fluid will be on the other side and very little (if any) will come out…

13. Don't know if you know this or not but @MightyCarMods gave you a shout out on their video that they just released.

14. Mighty Car Mods SENT ME!

15. Mighty Car Mods mentioned your chanel

16. glad to see one with out advance auto parts.

17. you just got some love from mighty car mods, i would be proud

18. Mighty Car mods mentioned you on their latest vid… They were saying they never watch youtube vids, but they do like urs… 41:30 they mention

19. insert obligatory "THIS ISNT A REPAIR VIDEO" comment here

20. I don't find it the speed sensor in my truck can't u told me that please

21. I have one question for you my name is jesus I have 2004f150 2wd something wrong with this truck speed sensor, when I push gas no going, can't you told me what's wrong with this

22. Hey Eric I'm doing a manual conversion n wanted to know what to look out for, car is honda integra dc1 with a sohc zc engine

23. Hi Eric would a bad egr valve cause my 2000 dodge stratus to smoke under hood?

24. what is your opinion on the 1970-73 Datsun 240z

25. Great job Erik.

26. How do you feel about the Syrian migrant crisis?

27. Hey Eric how's it going? I'm an ASEP student for GM currently at HACC. I'm debating if I should stay with GM (specifically Chevy) or I should go into something like diesel for better pay? I want to get into the performance side of things but I'm not sure if it's realistic..

28. Ever driven a 5 over 4 manual transmission? Not sure if its called that but its the ones with three sticks.

29. Had a fuel line repair and now my car randomly cuts off and shows battery light on the dash every 2 or 3 days… i just cant figure it out, tuned it up two days ago and tested the battery and alternator but it cut of once yesterday? 1998 Buick lesabre

30. what k frame r u going to use in your fairmont

31. can hi see this?

32. Hello ETCG,
    On my 1998 Volvo S70 the trunk will not stay open in fact if you let go it will fall down fast with all its weight and causes a major safety issue, what parts do I need to replace.
    Thanks

33. Hi eric, i have a problem with a car studdering and not giving full power when i press the pedal from half the way to full. It actually loses power and i can only drive the car from about half throttle to no throttle.
    Also sometimes it does not wanna start, it does cranck but stutters to a halt.

    The car is a subaru 4×4, i cant remember the modell or type of subaru its my aunts car.
    If you answer this, Thanks 🙂

34. Hey eric got question 1987 toyota supra turbo, when i try and floor the gas in first gear my turbo just goes off like crazy so i have to slowly depress the peddle do you know why that is??

35. Muffler bearing specialist right there! lol

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