Rebuilt or all-new engine? Motormouth answers car owners' questions - Chicago Tribune
SportsPlus delivers premium coverage to those who take it like a fan >> >" data-socialshare-slug="ct-get-unlimited-access-to-everything-bears-and-chicago-sports-with-sportsplus-sign-up-today-20150812" data-socialshare-content="storylink"... With the cost of the premixed solvent skyrocketing, I have been thinking of making my own. however, I am concerned about using them for fear of damaging my car finish. What are your thoughts concerning a recipe that will work in the winter and will not damage my car finish. A: Windshield washer solvent is basically water with some alcohol mixed in, usually methanol. Alcohol, especially in such diluted mixtures, will not harm your car's paint. Q: The "AFS off" light stays on in our 2005 Lexus RX-330 no matter what we try or buttons we push. A: AFS stands for Adaptive Front-lighting System, which automatically adjusts the direction of the lights. It sounds like you have checked your owner's manual to find how to turn the AFS on and off so we have a hunch this is a system problem. If they are OK, the vehicle's sensor (usually found near the right rear fender) may be out of calibration. Source: www.chicagotribune.com
