Archive for December, 2010

By December 30, 20104 Comments Read More →

Should The U.S Make More Ethanol Fuel To Reduce Oil Consumption?

A post I had written a while back about E-85 ethanol gasoline has been getting some traction lately and people have been […]

Posted in: Fuel Mileage
By December 22, 20100 Comments Read More →

Attention Auto Technicians: Brand New Free Online Tool Just For You!

In early December of 2010 a new, free online organization and resource emerged for auto technicians. AutoTechnician.org developed a website promoting qualified automotive technicians. […]

By December 20, 201010 Comments Read More →

Noise In Dash of My Toyota Avalon

Reader Question Hello Austin, I am new to your site, but have enjoyed getting a chance to read your answers to many […]

Posted in: Noises
By December 20, 20102 Comments Read More →

Honda Accord Hard To Shift Gears – Manual Transmission

Reader Question Austin, I have a 2006 Honda Accord EX (3.0L) fitted with a 6-speed manual transmission. While I have no major […]

Manual Transmission Problems

Austin, I have a 2006 Honda Accord EX (3.0L) fitted with a 6-speed manual transmission. While I have no major issues with […]

By December 20, 20100 Comments Read More →

My Saturn Does Not Move But Engine Runs Fine? Clutch Problem?

Reader Question I have a 2004 Saturn Ion 2 manual transmission. One day my wife was on her way to get me […]

Posted in: Reader Questions
By December 20, 20105 Comments Read More →

When Should I Replace My Timing Belt in My Honda Accord?

Reader Question Hi, I have 2001 Honda accord EX V6 that has run 56000 miles. The Honda mechanic asked me to replace […]

Posted in: Timing Belts
By December 16, 20106 Comments Read More →

My Honda Overheated Now I Need a New Engine?

Reader Question First, thanks for your time. Now onto business because I know your time is important. 99 Honda Accord LX 4 […]

Posted in: Over Heating

Ford Explorer Runs Bad On Acceleration

Hi, I just read with interest your list of maintenance suggestions for cars with up to 120,000 miles on them, however, mine […]

Posted in: Running Problems

Code PO300 – Check Engine Light Coming On

Hello, my vehicle is having issues. It threw a po300 code. Brought it into a local shop that I have dealt with […]