Archive for March, 2007

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Acura Brake Pads – How Long Should They Last

At my last service, I had 61,466 miles on my Acura car and they documented my brakes as having 7 MM lining. Yesterday, I went to a different Acura dealership for the first time, my miles were 66,104, and they said I only have 1.8 MM lining on my brakes. Is it possible? Could I have worn my breaks that much in less than 5,000 miles, or is someone lying to me?

Posted in: Brakes
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Car Engine Won’t Start Due To Low Compression?

My car has just been towed into the mechanic for a diagnosis because the car would not start. I had a mobile mechanic to check and after like 5 hours, he said that the cylinder 2 in the compression is too low.

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2002 Chevrolet Cavalier

My 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier has started sounding like a lawnmower after being stuck in the snow one day. May be I have overdone it.

Posted in: Running Problems
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1998 Ford Escort – Front End Shakes While Driving

I have a 1998 Ford Escort. The front end is shaking and making a thumping noise when I go over a bump, especially during city driving. What could be causing this to happen and what do I need to do to fix the problem?

Posted in: Front End Problems
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2001 Toyota Sienna Van – Heated Oxygen Sensors P1155 Code

I am retired and must do my own repair work. My 2001 Toyota Sienna Van 3.0 Liter, 4 Speed AT has 94,000 miles and showing a DTC Code of P1155 O2 sensor heating element.

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By March 10, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee – Mechanical Vibration

I recently purchased a 2004 Jeep Certified Grand Cherokee SE 4.0L with 6 cylinders and 30,000 miles. I have only had this vehicle for 1 month and it has been back to the dealer 3 times for the same problem.

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I Put Water in My Power Steering Fluid

I have accidentally put water in my steering fluid tank thing, what will this do to my car?

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Ford Windstar Check Engine Light On

I have a 1999 Ford Windstar LX with 99K. It is a 3.8 V6 with auto trans and twice during the past 5 years the check engine light has come on and the dealer replaced the O-ring seals on the intake manifold including replacing the front valve cover and PVC hose to cure the problem.

By March 9, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1992 Chevrolet Cavalier – No Spark to the Spark Plugs

I have a 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L engine. I stated have a problem when I was in a drive threw and suddenly the engine sputtered and died. I could not start the car. Although it did turn over, it seemed like it was not getting gas.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
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New Car Keys and Alarm Key Pads

I bought a new car in December 2006. Was I supposed to get two set of keys? I only received one key and one keypad. When the dealership to request another set. I was told they gave me what was given to them.

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