Author Archive: Austin Davis

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Transmission Problems on an Older Vehicle

I had the transmission in my 1957 Chevy Bel Air overhauled by this transmission shop in Dallas about a year ago, but I am still having trouble with it. It comes out of gear when it gets hot or when I let off the gas at about 70 MPH, what should I do?

How Long Should Brake Pads Last?

How long should your brake pads last on your car? What causes your brake pads to wear out prematurely, and what can you do about it? Does replacing your brake rotors help your brake pads last longer?

Posted in: Brakes

Car Engine Running Rich

This 1998 Ford Windstar is running rich, and has gas coming out the tailpipe. The owner has replaced the obvious stuff, spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap and ignition rotor…what else can be wrong?

Posted in: Running Problems

Bleeding Brakes In Your Car

I have heard about “bleeding the brakes” but I am not sure what that really means. I have a Honda Accord and my brake pedal feels funny, does this mean I need to have my brakes bled?

Posted in: Brakes

My Car Battery Keeps Going Dead

Why does the new battery in my Ford Escort keep dying even though the battery and alternator are both new. What else causes a car battery to just die while I am driving? Help!

Brake Noise In My Car Won’t Go Away

The brakes on my Acura RL squeek the first thing in the morning and after it sits for awhile, what causes my brakes to squeel and squeek, and what can I do to get it fixed?

Posted in: Brakes

Does My Car Have Transmission Problems

My low mileage car is now experiencing a possible transmission problem since I have started to drive it on a regular basis. Since the car only had 31,000 miles on it when I got it would you suspect a major repair is warranted?

Car Air Conditioner Not Cold

My 1981 DeLoreon air conditioner is not working right, can you give some advise on the a/c systems of these cars?

Posted in: A/C and Heating

Brakes Locked Up In My Car After Sitting

My 1988 BMW 525i has been sitting up a few months and now the brakes are locked up, what can I do to unfreeze them?

Posted in: Brakes

Radiator Flush – Should You Do it?

What does “flushing” your car’s radiator really do and when and should you have it done?

Posted in: Over Heating