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I've had cars where pushing the parking brake pedal down one click was enough to shut off the DRLs but not actually engage the brake...

The best way to warm up an engine is to drive it easy as soon as it will drive smoothly. A lengthy idling warm up is not good. Except...

Take a look under your dashboard. Is there a switch at the park brake lever? Does it have a plunger that is supposed to be pressed in...

Here is a screenshot of the parts listing for the new cylinder head: You can see how many previous versions this one supersedes...

If this can put you at ease. I have not seen anyone on this forum with detonation damage to their engine.

And, there are a lot of good new brake rotors available for much lower cost than Mazda rotors. If one wants to DIY, try removing the...

Brake discs don't warp. Brake discs do build up uneven deposits of the friction material from the pads. The grab-slip-grab-slip action...

What does "severe" mean in this context? From Goodyear: "The 3PMS designation is an indicator that a tire has a strong level of winter...

Replacing spark plugs on schedule helps retain original power, fuel consumption, and emissions. A never-replaced plug can have the...

I think a mechanical device in the HUD projector moves to change the position. Try moving it all the way the other direction then back...

Been pleased with the Raybestos Element3 pads & rotors. Quiet except for a light squeak on the first cold application. Wear is good...

If you DIY, usually the oil is not lost when the gas is lost. You say that you don't see any oil, so that's good. By the way, the...

1) No dealer gives anything. The buyer pays for it one way or another. 2) Despite "warranty" in the company name not one of their...