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Honda Civic Engine Overheated – Head Gasket Bad?

I have a 2000 Civic 1.6L. I drove it way too much while the temp. gauge was in the red and overheated it. I took it to a Firestone dealer. They said the water pump was leaking(which is the cause of the overheating) and the radiator melted to the point where you could not take off the cap.

Posted in: Over Heating

2004 Dodge Stratus Engine Overheating Problems

My name is Katrina and my 2004 Dodge Stratus is overheating. A couple of days ago I was driving home from work and I noticed my gauge going from cold to hot quickly. As I accelerated it rose higher, so I slowed down and pulled over.

Posted in: Over Heating

Hyundai Elantra Air Conditioner Not Cold Enough

I have a question for you would sure appreciate a good answer before I drop $1000 on a repair I have a 2003 Hyundai Elantra it has 63,000 miles lately the AC has been blowing warm air but it only does this when the temperature outside goes above about 75 degrees

Posted in: A/C and Heating

1998 Honda Accord Antifreeze Leaking From Engine

I have a 1998 Honda Accord LX 4 cylinder Sedan…I recently put a used transmission in and more recently had a used engine put in. Basically, the dealer misdiagnosed my vehicle and caused my engine to be in a more severe state than it needed to be and they put another engine in with no labor cost and 50% off the engine price…but now, my antifreeze is being exhausted at a very high rate.

Posted in: Over Heating

Nissan Maxima Brake Noise and Tire Vibration

I have a 1996 Nissan Maxima. Recently had front brakes replaced, tires rotated and balanced (1 tire was badly worn on inside replaced with used). About 1 week later while driving approx 60mph I heard what sounded like my muffler falling and dragging on the ground.

Posted in: Front End Problems

2004 Dodge Stratus Engine Is Overheating and Leaking Antifreeze

My name is Katrina and my 2004 Dodge Stratus is overheating. A couple of days ago I was driving home from work and I noticed my gauge going from cold to hot quickly. As I accelerated it rose higher, so I slowed down and pulled
over. When I looked under my hood I noticed water spouting out and making a steaming breezy noise. (Please forgive my description and my ignorance on car issues. I hope you can understand what I am saying).

Posted in: Over Heating

2004 Dodge Stratus Engine Overheating

My name is Katrina and my 2004 Dodge Stratus is overheating. A couple of days ago I was driving home from work and I noticed my gauge going from cold to hot quickly. As I accelerated it rose higher, so I slowed down and pulled
over. When I looked under my hood I noticed water spouting out and making a steaming breezy noise. (Please forgive my description and my ignorance on car issues. I hope you can understand what I am saying).

Posted in: Over Heating

Facts About Mobil 1 Synthetic Motor Oil

Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy oils are fully synthetic motor oils engineered to deliver outstanding engine protection and provide improved fuel economy. The low viscosity formulations increase engine efficiency and fuel economy.

Posted in: Fluid Leaks

Ford Contour Ran Bad Now Won’t Start At All

I have a 1998 Ford Contour. The car began to tremble 4 days ago but still drove. However, sometimes when idling too long it would stall. Now, the car starts but cuts off immediately. I had the car towed today. The mechanics came back and told me it would be one of four problems.

How To Tell If a Car Has Been Flooded

My wife and I are considering the purchase of a 2000 Volvo, not sure of model, wife leading the charge here! However, I do know that the current owners who also purchased it used have done at least two things on the vehicle that cause me to raise my brows.

Posted in: Reader Questions