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By March 31, 2008 0 Comments Read More →

1997 Ford Taurus Engine Dies When Put Into Gear

I have a problem with duratec 6cyl with the engine stalling immediately when putting into gear. I have to wait about 10min until the engine get to full warm temp before can get it going. Computer test shows 8 error codes: p320, p0401, p1408, p1519, p1650, p1742, p1743, p1744. Once I get it running it periodically will surge while stopped at light.

Posted in: Running Problems
By March 21, 2008 0 Comments Read More →

Did Mechanic Kill My Mercedes Diesel Engine?

Help! I have a car, a diesel, which recently had the valves and rings replaced. The problems were burning oil and poor starting during cold mornings due to poor compression. One of the valves was loud after the job was complete, and I complained 3 times to the mechanic that something was wrong. “No, that’s normal in a diesel” he assured me each time.

Posted in: Used Parts
By March 21, 2008 0 Comments Read More →

1994 Pontiac Sunbird Engine Quits Running Somtimes

I’m working on a 1994 Pontiac Sunbird that quit running while the owner was driving down the road. At one point the car turned over and since then it will not turn over and there is no spark. I’ve replaced the ignition coil/module, crankshaft sensor and the computer. It still has no spark. I did put used parts on and thought maybe one may be bad but I’m not sure how to check each piece I put on to see if it’s good. I asked an automotive shop but they said you can’t check them. If there’s anything else I can do could you please let me know.

Posted in: Running Problems
By March 21, 2008 3 Comments Read More →

Jeep Cherokee P0455 EVAP Code

I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee that while I am driving it, the speedometer and tachometer gauges drop to the bottom, and come back again after a while. This keeps going on and off. I am getting a display on the tripometer NO BUS. but nothing seems to affect the performance because it still runs well.

By March 21, 2008 3 Comments Read More →

1991 Honda Civic DX Engine Shakes at Idle

I drive a 1991 Honda Civic DX sedan, and I was wondering if its common with this vehicle to vibrate at stoplights or in park. If its not, is it possible for a DIY’er to fix it?

By March 21, 2008 0 Comments Read More →

2008 Toyota Camry Failed NJ State Vehicle Emissions Test

I have a question regarding my new Toyota Camry (2008) I recently asked for motor inspection because I moved to different state (NJ). My Vehicle Emission Test failed and reason given to me was that my car do not have enough mileage to come up in their system to measure emission (only 2500 miles). Mechanic asked me to complete at least 3500 miles minimum to retest.

Posted in: Reader Questions
By March 20, 2008 1 Comments Read More →

Oil Leaking 1999 Chevy S10 Pickup – Rear Main Seal?

I own a 1999 Chevrolet S-10 pickup with approximately 115,000 miles on it. I noticed an oil leak and If I’m correct its coming from the rear main oil seal. What do you think is the estimated cost and time of repair? If I choose to have this done do you recommend anything else that should be replaced since the transmission will be removed.

Posted in: Fluid Leaks
By March 20, 2008 0 Comments Read More →

2003 Nissan Maxima Clicking Noise In Engine When Starting?

My 2003 Nissan Maxima was making a clicking noise when I was trying to start it. It wouldn’t start so a passerby tried to give me a jump. It didn’t work and everything was dead after that.

By March 20, 2008 2 Comments Read More →

Buick Park Ave. Climate Control Air Conditioning Problem

2000 Buick Park Ave with 140,000 miles on it, runs great but I have a problem with the automatic climate control air conditioning system and I don’t know what to do next. Can you help me please?

Posted in: A/C and Heating
By March 17, 2008 0 Comments Read More →

1995 Plymouth Voyager Radio and Radio Lights Out

This is Don and I have a 1995 Plymouth Voyager and the radio light where the radio station and time shows up is not lighting up and it is not the fuses because I checked them and they are fine. If you know how to fix this please let me know and let me know what you think it might be.

Posted in: Car Stereo