Archive for May, 2006

2005 Kia Sedona – Noise on The Right Side When I Drive Over a Bump!

We just bought a new 2005 Kia Sedona the front end makes a noise when we hit a rough spot in the road, almost sounds like a strut, or from the old school a loose or broken shock, best I can tell it’s coming from the Right side.

Posted in: Reader Questions

1998 Chevy Malibu – One Cylinder is Dead Should I Replace the Engine or Donate The Car?

I own a 1998 Chevy Malibu V6 3.1 engine. The number 4 cylinder is dead. The valve is not operating I can see it thru the oil fill cap. My question is should I replace the motor and transmission, or just donate it to a charity and get something else.

Posted in: Running Problems

2001 VW Jetta – ABS – Traction Control and Air Bag Light Came On

I have a 2001 VW Jetta VR6. A week ago my wife was driving around town and the ABS, Traction Control, and Air bag light came on. She tried to start the car after she got done whit her errands and nothing.

What is The Deal with New Cars that Shut Down Cylinders for Better Fuel Mileage?

I have been reading about these new vehicles that can turn off cylinders to save on fuel. From what I have read, these engines will actually turn off the valves and everything.

Posted in: Reader Questions

1994 Chevy S10 Blazer – Have to Jump Start and There is a Light On

Recently, my battery went dead in my 1994 Chevy S 10 Blazer. I tried to jump the car off several times with no success. I purchased a new battery and realized that my interior lights won’t turn off.

1998 Plymouth Voyager Van Shakes When I Apply The Brakes

I have a 98 Voyager minivan with no ABS. It shakes badly when I apply breaks on high speed. Shaking goes away when it goes below 40 KM/H. I already have its drums and break shoes replaced for rear brakes and also have its rotor replaced for front brakes.

Posted in: Brakes

Should I Use Dealer OEM Brake Pads on My Dodge Stratus Instead of Aftermarket

I was wondering, have you seen in your experience that Dodge OEM Brake Pads are much better than aftermarket models? I was told by a dodge dealership that the original quality pads the car came with would be much better than aftermarket.

Posted in: Brakes

2001 Dodge Neon Battery Goes Down and I Have to Jump Start

My 2001 Dodge Neon battery has to be jumped started each time I drive it and let it sit for an hour or so. Could this be just a bad battery or an alterntor problem?

1992 Chevy S10 Pick Up – How Do I Remove Ignition Rotor?

I am in the process of trying to replace the ignition module in a 1992 S10 but I can’t figure out how to remove to rotor. I am asking for this advice because I don’t want to cause more problems by breaking the rotor. I can’t see any thing that is holding thr rotor but I can’t get it to budge

Posted in: Reader Questions

Buick Park Avenue Engine Dies While Driving – Have to Wait to Restart

I have a Buick Park Avenue that simply dies in the middle of the road. If you let it set a while, it will start back up and drive perfectly fine. It has been in the Buick house five times, in the Olds house three times, and to at least five other shops.

Posted in: Running Problems