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2000 Ford F-150 Pickup

I have a 2000 Ford F-150 Pickup. The temps around here are -20 today. This morning I set out for work, started the truck for 30 min when I got in the heater was blowing warm air.

Posted in: Over Heating
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1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue

I have a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue with 100,000 mi. I took it to the shop to have the water pump changed and the radiator flushed, when I got it back it began to overheat.

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1990 Toyota 4Runner

I have a 1990 Toyota 4Runner 6-cylinder automatic. Last week, I tried to start the vehicle but it would not keep going. Prior to this, I had no trouble starting it.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
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Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Turbo Kit

I am looking to purchase a Mitsubishi Eclipse GS. It is really easy to find turbo kits but my research has raised questions of needing to improve the pistons/rings and connecting rods.

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1992 Mitsubishi Montero Antifreeze Leak

I have a 1992 Mitsubishi Montero 3.O Liter V6. I have developed a slight leak of antifreeze coolant coming from the around the driver side exhaust manifold.

Posted in: Fluid Leaks
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1995 Plymouth Voyager

I have a 1995 Plymouth Voyager. 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.

Posted in: Reader Questions
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1996 Ford Explorer Automatic Transmission Leak

My son has a 1996 Ford Explorer. We had a transmission rebuilt 8 months ago it was a nightmare. Nevertheless, I just noticed there is a leak, not all the time. What do you suggest I do first before taking it to a shop?

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2002 BMW 525i

I have a 2002 BMW 525i. I have been told that there are rotors on one set of brakes and not the other.

Posted in: Brakes
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1999 Ford Ranger Sport 3.0

I was driving my 1999 Ford Ranger Sport 3.0 to work one day last week. My bright lights cut off. I then switched to dim lights and they worked fine.

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2000 Toyota Tundra

I have a 2000 Toyota Tundra V6. It makes a grinding sound when idling. When you rev the engine up it quits the noise.

Posted in: Reader Questions