Archive for December, 2010

Blue Smoke Out Tailpipe Of My Car – What Causes This?

My car has about 170,000 miles on it, and I recently changed oil and 5 days after I started noticing smoke from […]

Posted in: Exhaust Smoke
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GM Passlock Problem? Security Light Come on And Won’t Start

Reader Question Hello Mr. Davis, I own a 1999 Olds Alero. The car runs great, but here’s the problem. When I turn […]

Posted in: Won't Start Issues

GM Passlock Security Light On – Car Won’t Start

I have an Oldsmobile Alero. The car runs great, but here’s the problem. When I turn the ignition to start the car, […]

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
By December 16, 20100 Comments Read More →

Isuzu Rodeo Is Hard To Start Sometimes

Reader Question Hi Austin, I have a ’98 Isuzu Rodeo, and on cold start, it would take about 5-6 seconds before the […]

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
By December 14, 20102 Comments Read More →

Nissan Frontier Overheats While At Idle – Why?

Reader Question Hi Austin, I have a 2003 Nissan Frontier that keeps overheating. I bought the truck used, and it initially only […]

Posted in: Over Heating

How Much Is a Fair Price For Auto Mechanic Labor Rate?

I have more of a general question for you. There is a LARGE difference in labor prices in the mechanic’s field, my […]

Posted in: Tune Up Costs
By December 14, 20100 Comments Read More →

Geo Metro Makes a Squealing Noise When I Start The Engine

Reader Question Hi, I have a 1996 GEO Metro that is making a squealing sound when I start the car. It lasts […]

Posted in: Noises
By December 14, 20103 Comments Read More →

Why Does My Ford Ranger Make a Humming Noise?

Reader Question: Hi Austin, I came across your website through a helpful article on yahoo.com. I think I have a good question […]

Posted in: Noises

Whining Noise From Engine

I came across your website through a helpful article on yahoo.com. I think I have a good question for you! I have […]

Posted in: Noises