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By March 22, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

Oldsmobile Alero Check Engine Light On

I drive a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. My check engine soon light came on. What does this mean? I only have 70,000 miles on this car. I have never had to do anything but get the oil changed. When I press my brakes, I feel vibration and a humming sound.

By March 21, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

2001 Jeep Cherokee – Noise While Driving

I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee with about 88,000 miles. I have had it now for a few years. It is making an annoying high-pitched tone sound. It happens when I drive it for a few minutes going around 55 MPH and then I let off the gas pedal.

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By March 21, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

2001 Ford Explorer A/C Not Cold Enough

I have a 2001 Ford Explorer and the AC is blowing hot air on the regular setting for AC and vents. The a/c max will blow cold. Checked Freon already and its fine.

Posted in: A/C and Heating
By March 21, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1997 Acura 1.6EL – Engine Over Heating Problems

I have a 1997 Acura 1.6EL with 241,000 km on it. The thermostat that tells me if engine is too hot or cold started acting up. I changed the thermostat. Still same problem though.

Posted in: Over Heating
By March 21, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1990 Ford F-150 Truck – Door Lock Striker

Can you tell me how to remove the door lock striker on my 1990 Ford F-150 truck? The plastic on the striker is gone. Can the plastic be replaced without buying a striker?

Posted in: Used Parts
By March 21, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1997 Dodge Ram Truck A/C Stops Blowing When I Accelerate

I have two vehicles a 1997 Dodge Ram Extra Cab pickup 5.9 engine and a 1998 dodge Ram Passenger Van 3500 also 5.9 engine. What happens is on acceleration in both vehicles the air stops blowing from the AC vents and starts blowing through the defrost vents once the vehicle is up to speed or the gas pedal is released the air goes back to the AC vents.

Posted in: A/C and Heating
By March 19, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1998 Toyota RAV4 Front End Shakes On Turns

I have a 1998 Toyota RAV4 that has 120k miles on it. I have not had any problems with it until recently. When I take a curve regardless of speed and hit a small crack bump it feels like the back end wants to come out from under me.

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By March 16, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1999 Chevrolet S10 Check Engine Light Flashes

Today I was driving my 1999 Chevrolet S10 with 46,000 original km. All of the sudden, my air bag warning light came on. Then I noticed my dash lights starting to flicker and then the engine died while I was driving.

By March 16, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

Car Fuel Injection System When to Service and Clean?

My GM dealer has recommended a complete fuel system service on my 2004 automobile that has 30,000 miles. My question to you is whether this is a necessary step or is there an additive, I can add to my fuel system to clean it?

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By March 16, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

Household Storage – Power Steering Fluid, Motor Oil and Anti Freeze

I have a few bottles of motor oil, power steering fluid and anti freeze that are more than a year old. What should I do with them, how should I store them, and how long do they last on the shelf?

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