Archive for February, 2007

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2002 Lexus IS300

My 2002 Lexus IS300 car worked fine for a few weeks after purchased a new battery. It now will not turn over at all if left turned off for a while.

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1999 Chevrolet 1500 Pickup

My son owns a 1999 Chevrolet 1500 Pickup truck. About once or twice a week he puts 1-2 quarts of oil in it, also he says once a week he puts coolant in it.

Posted in: Fluid Leaks
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1991 Ford Explorer

On my 1991 Ford Explorer 4.0L driver’s side head on the front-end of the head there is a small crack midway vertically between the top and bottom of the head.

Posted in: Fluid Leaks
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero

I have a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. I have been having a problem with my antifreeze leaking out. The car over heated one night and now it will try to run hot even when I put water or coolant in it.

Posted in: Over Heating
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1998 Toyota Corolla

My 1998 Toyota Corolla car stalled on Sunday with zero degree weather and would not start. However, it eventually started. I had my car towed to Toyota dealership and they indicated I have a blown engine.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
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1994 Ford Explorer

I own a 1994 Ford Explorer with a 4.0 motor with 108,000 mi. The question is about the coolant temperature gage, which is erratic.

Posted in: Fluid Leaks
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Toyota Camry

I own a Toyota Camry and it is not getting any fire to the distributor. I was wondering if since I can use someone else’s key before to start it, if it could be my ignition switch?

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
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2001 Saturn SC1 Coupe

I have a 2001 Saturn SC1 Coupe. I have been burning oil and do not have an oil leak. Anyway, I was in a traffic jam the other day my car started over heating.

Posted in: Over Heating
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1997 Ford Windstar

My wife and I got a hold of a very nice 1997 Ford Windstar van about five months ago. Over the last few weeks, it has developed a nasty little problem. At first, it would idle rough while stopped in traffic, in gear with the brakes on.

Posted in: Reader Questions
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2000 Mazda 626

I have a 2000 Mazda 626. My front passenger door will not unlock either with the remote or with the key.

Posted in: Reader Questions