Archive for February, 2007

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1996 Pontiac Transport Van

I have a 1996 Pontiac Transport Van. For the past couple of months when switching heater modes (defrost to floor to bi-level etc) there can be along delay before the transition happens. I can take up to 15 minutes at times.

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1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

My sister was driving her 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera car, very low on fuel dangerously low in single digit temperatures here in Dayton, Ohio.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
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1992 Mercury Tracer Station Wagon

I have a 1992 Mercury Tracer Station Wagon with a 1.9L engine. Last week, when I tried to start the car it would not start. Engine would turn over but would not fully start and when you turned the key off it started dieseling.

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2003 Mini Cooper S

I attempted to install a 15% reduction pulley on my 2003 Mini Cooper S yesterday. I carefully followed the installation instructions, but after completing the installation and putting everything back together, I cannot start the car.

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2006 Toyota RAV4

I would like to know when I should have the oil change for my 2006 Toyota RAV4. The manual stated I should have my first oil change on the first 5000-mile or the 6th month (whichever came first).

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2002 Chevrolet Cavalier

My 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier ran one day in the cold Michigan weather shut off and would not start the next day.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
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2000 Ford F-150 Pickup

I have a 2000 Ford F-150 Pickup. The temps around here are -20 today. This morning I set out for work, started the truck for 30 min when I got in the heater was blowing warm air.

Posted in: Over Heating
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1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue

I have a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue with 100,000 mi. I took it to the shop to have the water pump changed and the radiator flushed, when I got it back it began to overheat.

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1990 Toyota 4Runner

I have a 1990 Toyota 4Runner 6-cylinder automatic. Last week, I tried to start the vehicle but it would not keep going. Prior to this, I had no trouble starting it.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Turbo Kit

I am looking to purchase a Mitsubishi Eclipse GS. It is really easy to find turbo kits but my research has raised questions of needing to improve the pistons/rings and connecting rods.