Author Archive: Austin Davis

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Blue Exhaust Smoke

There is blue smoke coming from my car exhaust only when it idle when I stand at a stop light and on […]

Posted in: Exhaust Smoke

Ford Truck Transmission Problems

When I first got my truck, an automatic 2004 Ford F150, it had 40k miles. It now has 93k. At first the […]

What Causes Rough Idle In My Car

I have a 323 Mazda at present I have a problem with idle speed. When I start the car it is idling […]

Posted in: Running Problems

Car Battery Dead

When I turn the key on my 1998 Chevy Lumina it seems everything is dead. No clicking or anything. I can short […]

Posted in: Won't Start Issues

Car Rear Brakes Locks Up

I have a 1998 Ford Ranger and rear brakes are locking up even at very slow speeds. 3 Weeks ago the brake cylinders were replaced and problem seemed solved but is back now.

Posted in: Brakes

Car Won’t Start Security Light Flashes

I have a 2001 Pontiac Firebird. When I try to start my car sometimes, it will turn over and sometimes it takes a few tries. My security light is on and stays on so I had a new key made thinking it may be the chip in my key. That did not work.

Rattle Under Car On Bumps

I own a 1997 Ford Fiesta Chicane. I am having slight problems with the underside of the car. When I go over bumps on the road or any little thing sticking up it makes quite a cracking noise on both wheels on the left side especially the back left wheel.

Posted in: Brakes

Car Brake Metal to Metal Noise

The rear brakes on my mom’s 1996 Ford Taurus sound like there is metal-to-metal contact. I have replaced the shoes twice and the drums once within the last 3 years, but none of this has helped.

Posted in: Brakes

Car Has Not Been Started In 15 Years – What To Do

I’ve come across a ‘restored’ 1971 Camaro that has NOT been started in close to 15 years. The body and interior are […]

Posted in: Won't Start Issues

Head Gasket Sealant

Hello sir, I have a Dodge Ram 1500 5.2 liter v8 4×4 automatic transmission. I had a blow out on my bypass […]

Posted in: Head Gaskets