Archive for March, 2006

By March 7, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

1987 Mazda 323 Dies and Runs Bad – Is This The Carburetor?

My 1987 Mazda 323 has been running rough and is now dying when I put it in drive or reverse or have the a/c on. I had some cylinder work recently done, but I have been told I have carburetor problems. What do you think?

Posted in: Running Problems

Car Dies and Runs Bad

My 1987 Mazda 323 has been running rough and is now dying when I put it in drive or reverse or have the a/c on. I had some cylinder work recently done, but I have been told I have carburetor problems. What do you think?

Posted in: Running Problems
By March 6, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

1994 Plymouth Voyager Overheated and Has Steam Coming From The Tailpipe – Why?

My 1994 Plymouth Voyager with a 2.5L engine overheated and steam came out the tailpipe. I removed the cylinder head and replaced the head gasket, but I still have steam and water coming out the tailpipe. Could the engine be cracked?

Posted in: Over Heating
By March 6, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

Beware of Landscape Bark Mulch From Louisiana

This has nothing to do with auto repair, but I love to work in my yard and I am about to buy a large amount of mulch for my flower beds. My wife found this interesting article about termites found in mulch coming from Louisiana….worth the time to read this!

Posted in: Reader Questions
By March 5, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

1998 Jeep Wrangler Dies While Driving – What Causes This to Happen?

My 1998 Jeep Wrangler dies while I am driving along sometimes. I have had many mechanics look at it and they can not seem to figure out the problem. What could be causing this to happen?

Posted in: Running Problems
By March 5, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

1995 Audi A6 – Check Engine Light On – Dealership Replaced Catalytic Converters

My 1995 Audi A6 check engine light continues to come back on. I had a lot of service done at the dealership and they replaced the catalytic converters, but the light continues to come back on. What should I do now?

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1998 Saturn SW2 Heater Does Not Seem To Be Working – What Should I Check?

My 1998 Saturn SW2 heater does not seem to be working properly , what can I do to check the problem myself?

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By March 5, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

My 2001 Toyota Tundra Was Damaged By The Toyota Dealer – Now What?

I took my Toyota Tundra in to the Toyota dealership for routine maintenance but something happended to the engine while it was there and they say they need to replace of the piston conneting rods. Should I be worried?

Posted in: Reader Questions