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By March 16, 2007 1 Comments Read More →

Buick LeSabre – Check Engine Lights

I have a 1994 Buick LeSabre. It has been taken care of since its birth. Oil changes no later than 5000 miles, fluids in check, etc. All minor maintenance was done as soon as needed.

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1997 Ford Mustang – How Long Should Engine Last?

My 1997 Ford Mustang has 184,000 miles on it. According to the previous owner, it still has its original engine. Should I be concerned about this right now?

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1991 Nissan NX 1600

My 1991 Nissan NX 1600 has a new compressor, blows ice-cold air under 50 MPH. Over 50 MPH it blows warm air, slow down, it gets cold again or stopping, etc.

Posted in: A/C and Heating
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Chevrolet 1500 Pickup Check Engine Code 301 and 1406

I have a 1996 Chevrolet 1500 Pickup 4×4. It has the 5.7 with auto tranny. I keep getting the check engine light. When I run the scanner on it, it comes up with a code 1406 and sometimes a 301. The 1406 is always on there after I clear the code it usually comes back within 10 or so miles.

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2001 Honda Passport – Gas Gauge Does Not Work

The gas gauge of my 2001 Honda Passport does not work properly. When I fill the tank, the gas light and check engine light do not illuminate.

By March 15, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

Dodge Colt Fuel Injector Not Working

One of my Injectors is not working. The Injector works fine. The 2 wires going to the Injector both have 13 volts going through them and I get 13 volts at the plug end both sides. I took the other plug off another injector and plugged it in and it works fine. Could the Plug itself be the problem ? Thank you for your time on this matter.

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1994 Nissan Altima – Starter Problem

Last week, my car 1994 Nissan Altima GXE stopped completely, due to starter problem. I took my car to one of the auto mechanic he put a new starter.

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2001 Ford Taurus Rough Idle

My 2001 Ford Taurus within the past week and a half has decided to idle rough. The transmission fluid, oil, power steering fluid, and coolant all appear to be fine.

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2000 Honda Passport – Fuel Mileage

What type of fuel do I use for my 2000 Honda Passport? It has 85,000 miles.

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1995 Pontiac Grand Am – Labor Charge for Heater Core Replacement

I have to replace a heater core on a 1995 Pontiac Grand Am with a 3.8 v6. How many hours should I be charged for labor?

Posted in: Used Parts