Re: [DML] Novice Maintenance Questions

["Ed Garbade" <edgarbade@xxxx>]

[MODERATOR NOTE The downloadable parts manual is at http://www.dmcnews.com/files.html
and the interactive hyperlinked parts manual is at http://www.dmcnews.com/faq/n_soft.htm ]--dave

First I suggest you go to http://www.dmcnews.com and click on their link to 
the technical section. Lots to read so you can begin to get a feel (won't 
answer all your questions) for your car. Also, near the bottom of the 
technical section page there is a link to a page where you can download a 
PDF Parts Manual for reference. There is also a list of significant 
contacts (vendors and support pages) for you to see there too.

In addition, I may be able to find a link to a parts database which is 
basically the parts manual with search capabilities. I'm on the road so I 
don't have that site right now; however, if you want this database, please 
send me a note off list (edgarbade@xxxx). It reall helps me plan.

Next, call one of the vendors and buy the parts and shop manual. Its nice 
to have it on the computer but that does you no good unless you plan on 
taking your CRT into the garage under your car.

Good luck,

Ed
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> From: Doug Hornsby <govenorofvirginia@xxxx>
> Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: DMC Newsgroup <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [DML] Novice Maintenance Questions
> Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 10:54:30 -0800 (PST)
>
> I drive it, I don't repair it, so here are some dumb
> questions
> 1 - what kind of oil should I use?
> 2 - Where can I get the right kind of filter?
> 3 - Can Jiffy Lube handle an oil change? (I really do
> not have the facility to change oil)
> 4 - Is the oil place on the driver's side, at the top
> of a valve cover (remove a hose first)
> 5 - Is there an air filter to change?
> 6 - The guide pully squeaks on the a/c until the car
> warms up, any suggestions?
> Thanks for your responses for a driver, non-mechanic.