Archive for January, 2007

By January 26, 20070 Comments Read More →

1999 Nissan Altima

My 1999 Nissan Altima has 18,300 mi on it and I seem to have one problem after the next. When I start my car it chugs and kind of does a zzz….zzzz….zzz noise and has the same feeling.

Posted in: Running Problems
By January 26, 20070 Comments Read More →

2005 Nissan 350Z Sports Car

I have a 2005 Nissan 350Z which needs its 30,000-mile maintenance checkup. The Nissan dealership that I bought it from gave me a quote of $500, which seems like a lot.

Posted in: Reader Questions
By January 26, 20071 Comments Read More →

1995 Chevrolet Truck

I have a 1995 Chevy truck that runs great but I think it has a coolant leak, because its overflow box is always empty. I frequently stop in at Kwik Lube to have my water level checked, and they always add coolant to my overflow box.

Posted in: Fluid Leaks
By January 26, 20070 Comments Read More →

1998 Toyota Camry LE

My 1998 Toyota Camry LE needs a state inspection and oil change so I made an appointment with Firestone Shop. Then they called me my headlight is not straight, it need to corrected for pass the inspection, they also told me I need replace brake shoes, although I don’t have to do that now for passing the inspection, they said it would need replace soon.

Posted in: Fluid Leaks
By January 25, 20070 Comments Read More →

1999 Saturn S Series

I have a 1999 Saturn S series automatic. My problem is that I have engine oil in my radiator, my plugs are fine no water in the oil pan or Trans. Do you have any ideas?

Posted in: Reader Questions
By January 25, 20070 Comments Read More →

2000 Ford Windstar

The other day my 2000 Ford Windstar started to shake going uphill at 4000 RPMs. The engine check light started to blink and turned off as soon as the van stopped shaking which coincidentally happened when the RPMs dipped below 4000.

Posted in: Reader Questions
By January 25, 20070 Comments Read More →

1995 Mercury Cougar V-8

I have a 1995 Mercury Cougar V-8. I have replaced my battery, alternator, spark plugs, and wires clean my mass air sensor and changed fuel filter.

Posted in: Reader Questions
By January 25, 20070 Comments Read More →

Car Pulsates When Idling

My car pulsates when idling. Runs fine, no lights on, sometimes it is hard to start when warm, starts great when cold.

Posted in: Reader Questions
By January 25, 20070 Comments Read More →

Dodge Avenger Heater Not Working

I have a question about my 1999 Dodge Avenger heater core. This is my first car and my parents want to get rid of it because they think some thing serious is wrong.

Posted in: A/C and Heating
By January 25, 20070 Comments Read More →

1990 Honda Civic Hatchback Si

I have a 1990 Honda Civic Hatchback Si 1.6 it is hard to start when engine is sitting all-night or day when warm it starts right up.

Posted in: Reader Questions