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1995 Mercury Villager 3.0

I have a 1995 Mercury Villager 3.0 V-6. I have changed the front brake calipers with new ones. The problem is that after bleeding the brake system we still have to go to the floor for brakes to apply.

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Acura Legend Water On Passenger Floor

I have just bought a 1995 Acura Legend. I just noticed water (moisture) on the passenger side floorboard. Really a lot under the seat area (I ran my fingers across it and it seems to be clear w/o an odor).

Posted in: A/C and Heating
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1993 Ford Taurus Station Wagon

I have just purchase a 1993 Ford Taurus Station Wagon 3.8L V6. When I first got the car, I noticed the idle was slightly rough, but the engine was not totally choking or anything, rough like a slightly bad batch of fuel rough, not like the engine falling out of the car.

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2001 Mazda MPV Utility Vehicle

The parking light on my 2001 Mazda MPV will not go off. I think it possibly has something to do with the alarm wiring. The light that stays on is dimmer than that of my actual parking light setting.

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1993 Mercury Sable Wagon

I just purchased a 1993 Mercury Sable Wagon for US$700.00. The auto has 38,900 miles on it. I have changed the fluids. I just took the car on the expressway and found that when I accelerate over 70 mph the cars begins to shake. I do not know if it is the alignment or engine.

Posted in: Running Problems
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1995 Dodge Dakota 318

Last spring, my 1995 Dodge Dakota 318 V-8 would not start 3 days after I pressure washed the salt off the engine.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
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1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty

I have a 1999 Ford F-250 with a 5.4L engine. When its cold it will not start easily will fire but takes 3 times or more before it starts. Only does this when it is cold. It runs fine after it starts.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
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1992 Ford Taurus 3.8L

I have a 1992 Ford Taurus with 3.8L engine, which has smoke coming somewhere from the engine.

Posted in: Exhaust Smoke
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What to Look for While Applying for an Automobile Finance

Sometimes, we do not give much attention about the cost, while applying for an automobile finance deal, due to over excitement. It happens and it is understandable.

Posted in: Auto Loans
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Power Window Regulator Repair

You approach the drive up window at the bank and your electric window does not want to roll down…..or worse, it does not want to roll back up and its starting to rain outside. What do you do? Can you diagnose and repair this problem yourself?

Posted in: Road Trip Tips