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By March 24, 2007 3 Comments Read More →

2000 Mazda Protégé – Exhaust Smoke

I just bought a 2000 Mazda Protégé for 3600 from a car dealer. From the first day that we started the car, there was a huge billow of smoke (I think it is white) from the exhaust. The dealer said that the car just needed an oil change.

Posted in: Exhaust Smoke
By March 24, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1991 Mazda Protégé – Idle Speed Control Valve Problem

My 1991 Mazda Protégé SOHC when started cold will rev very high RPMs until warm, about 5-7 min. It will not “kick” down.

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By March 24, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

2001 Pontiac Firebird – Wont Start Security Light Flashes

I have a 2001 Pontiac Firebird. When I try to start my car sometimes, it will turn over and sometimes it takes a few tries. My security light is on and stays on so I had a new key made thinking it may be the chip in my key. That did not work.

By March 24, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1991 Toyota Camry – Overheat and Emits Smoke from the Exhaust

I have a 1991 Toyota Camry that has recently been overheating and occasionally emits smoke from the exhaust. This car has about 98,000 miles on it. We just replaced the distributor which I am not sure it really needed, and spark plugs.

Posted in: Exhaust Smoke
By March 23, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1994 Chevrolet Lumina Dash Lights Came On and Engine Died

I have a 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV. 3.1 V6. I was driving this morning, when I noticed the red Brake light come on, followed by the Service Anti-lock Brake Light, followed by the Check Engine light.

By March 23, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1990 Toyota Camry – Rear Brake Line Rotted

I have a 1990 Toyota Camry. The rear brake line is rotted out and needs to be replaced. How long do you think it will take for this repair and what you feel is a fair price for it?

Posted in: Brakes
By March 23, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1990 Jeep Wrangler Engine Diesels and Runs On

I have a 1990 Jeep Wrangler that has started dieseling. When it does this, the gas pedal actually jumps/pumps and the throttle mechanism taps a few times pretty quickly.

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By March 23, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

2001 Pontiac Montana Constantly Adding Antifreeze

I have a 2001 Pontiac Montana with 170,000 KM. I think the coolant is slowly going down in the overflow tank. At what point would you suggest the above treatment? Should I take it in for a pressure test?

Posted in: Fluid Leaks
By March 23, 2007 7 Comments Read More →

1997 Subaru Legacy Outback – Head Gasket Problem?

I have a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback with 117000 miles. After replacing the blown radiator, hoses, radiator cap, and thermostat, we have learned the head gasket (or head itself) is bad.

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By March 23, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

Dodge Neon – Air Conditioner Not Cold Enough

I have a question about my car 2000 Dodge Neon AC. I just had a major AC repair. The evaporator and compressor were fixed. My question is, when I stop in traffic of park, my AC almost stops cooling, and everything from smoke smell or whatever smells outside comes in. When I am driving without AC shut off, air keeps coming out of the vents, like there is some hole in the car.

Posted in: A/C and Heating