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How Much Should a Brake Job Cost?

We recently had a complete brake job on my moms 1994 Ford Escort, but I feel the price we paid was a little high. Can you tell me if you think we were treated fairly? I don’t want to pay more than I need or should pay.

Posted in: Brakes
By March 9, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

1989 Jeep Wrangler Runs Rough and Smells of Raw Gas — Why?

I recently bought a 1989 Jeep Wrangler on ebay, and got a great price for it. I don’t think the owner was telling me the whole truth about the maintenance history. The engine runs rough and smells like raw fuel. Can you help me determine what the problem is?

Posted in: Reader Questions
By March 9, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

2001 Hyundai Sonata Ran Out Of Engine Oil – Warning Light Came On

My 2001 Hyundai Sonata red dash warning light came on. I checked the oil level and it was not showing on the dipstick. I don’t have a leak or have oil on the floor of my garage, where did the oil go?

Posted in: Reader Questions
By March 9, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

1996 Dodge Avenger Had Engine Replaced Now Radiator Neck is Broken

I had the engine in my 1996 Dodge Avenger replaced not to long ago and the upper radiator hose kept falling off after the engine was replaced. My radiator neck is broken off, should the mechanic pay for this?

Posted in: Reader Questions
By March 7, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

My Engine Was Using Synthetic Motor Oil – Now Petroleum Based

Should I be concerned that my engine was using synthetic motor oil and the dealer changed it back to petroleum based motor oil? What are your thoughts on synthetic motor oil?

Posted in: Reader Questions
By March 7, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

Kia Houston – 2006 Kia Amanti – Review and Picture

The new 2006 Kia Motors Amanti is one heck of a nice car inside and out. Take a look at this Korean made luxury car and see for yourself that a test drive is in order.

Posted in: Car Reviews
By March 7, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

1987 Mazda 323 Dies and Runs Bad – Is This The Carburetor?

My 1987 Mazda 323 has been running rough and is now dying when I put it in drive or reverse or have the a/c on. I had some cylinder work recently done, but I have been told I have carburetor problems. What do you think?

Posted in: Running Problems
By March 6, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

1994 Plymouth Voyager Overheated and Has Steam Coming From The Tailpipe – Why?

My 1994 Plymouth Voyager with a 2.5L engine overheated and steam came out the tailpipe. I removed the cylinder head and replaced the head gasket, but I still have steam and water coming out the tailpipe. Could the engine be cracked?

Posted in: Over Heating
By March 6, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

Beware of Landscape Bark Mulch From Louisiana

This has nothing to do with auto repair, but I love to work in my yard and I am about to buy a large amount of mulch for my flower beds. My wife found this interesting article about termites found in mulch coming from Louisiana….worth the time to read this!

Posted in: Reader Questions
By March 5, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

1998 Jeep Wrangler Dies While Driving – What Causes This to Happen?

My 1998 Jeep Wrangler dies while I am driving along sometimes. I have had many mechanics look at it and they can not seem to figure out the problem. What could be causing this to happen?

Posted in: Running Problems