Author Archive: Austin Davis

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Car Hard to Start

I own a Mitsubishi Lancer ’94. My problem started a month ago when i’ve noticed my car’s very rough idling every morning.

I usually leave for work at 7 a.m. and this car is becoming a headache. It’s idling is very rough to the point that the engine stops running. So I have to wait for few minutes until the engine is heated up so that I will get a good idle.

Posted in: Running Problems

My Toyota Will Not Start Sometimes

The 1993 Camry has 84,000 miles and runs very good when it runs. The maddening problem is it may decide to start or not start today. The starter turns the engine over so no problem with starter or battery.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues

Michelin Tweel Airless Tire

Thought you might like to see the next generation of tires. They had a pair at the Philadelphia Car show. These tires are airless and are scheduled to be out on the market very soon. The bad news for law enforcement is that spike strips will not work on these tires. Just think of the impact on existing technology: no more air valves, and no more air compressors at gas stations or cheap repair kits or fixaflat!

Posted in: Tires

Engine Looses Power

My 1993 Buick Regal for 2 months now I am getting very frustrated. It is very sluggish and will not climb a hill as soon as I come to a small upgrade it bogs down and the motor dies.

Posted in: Running Problems

Car Idles Too High

I have a 1993 chevy cavalier good condition but I do have a question when i brake it at a stop light it seems to idol high do you know what would cause that and what I need to do to fix it.

Posted in: Running Problems

Drove Car Threw High Water

I live in Iowa, and in Iowa there are serious thunderstorms. I drove my car through a puddle only to have it shut off and stop. I pushed it out of the puddle, but it still would not start.

Posted in: Running Problems

Car Makes Noise When Accelerating

My son drives a 2001 Hyundai Sonata. Intermittently for the past six weeks, when slowing down to a stop, the car makes a loud, clunking sound.

My Engine Is Misfiring

I am not really sure what “engine misfire” really means. I was told my engine is missing by my transmission mechanic but I am not really sure what they mean by that.

Posted in: Running Problems

Brake Warning Light Comes On

My 1997 Toyota 4 Runner is having problems with the brake and the brake warning light. The dash light for the brakes comes on when I am driving and the brakes make a noise for 1-5 minutes, but my mechanic says he can not find anything wrong. Help!

Posted in: Brakes

Car Battery Drain Problems

My car battery has been acting up lately and I am not sure what to do. I had the battery tested, and it tested bad, so it was replaced. Well, a few days later I had to jump start my battery becuase it was dead. I had my alternator tested, but they said it was working fine, anything else I can do?