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By January 24, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1996 Honda Civic LX

I have a 1996 Honda Civic LX normal run of the mill Honda motor. It burns oil about a quart every 1200 mi. Motor has 95,000 mi on it and not leaking. What would be the primary suspect? These motors should not burn oil with that kind of mileage, am I right?

Posted in: Reader Questions
By January 23, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

Toyota Pickup Truck Heater Not Working

I have a 1990 Toyota 2WD drive Pickup Truck. The heater does not get very warm and the gauge barely rises above the minimum line. Do I need to change the thermostat and/or heater core?

Posted in: A/C and Heating
By January 23, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1999 Volkswagen Jetta

My 1999 Volkswagen Jetta died in the car wash bay and had to be pushed out. The car has power the starter turns over, but the car will not kick over. It tried a couple of times at first, but now it only seems to crank.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
By January 23, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

Brake Repair

When I apply my brakes after going anything over 60 mph, I got vibration in the steering wheel. I had the brakes replaces a year and a half ago.

Posted in: Brakes
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1994 Chevy Z71 Pickup Truck

My son has a 1994 Chevy Z71 pick-up and recently his temperature gauge has started going up quite high, then antifreeze starts to spray out everywhere.

Posted in: Over Heating
By January 23, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

2004 Oldsmobile Alero

I drive a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero and am having some braking noise. The noise is more of a metallic clicking sound when the brakes are applied.

Posted in: Brakes
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Jeep Cherokee – Blower Motor Repair

Recently, I have discovered that mice have gotten into the blower housing of my Jeep Cherokee. The removal of the blower motor is rather extensive and costly. Viewing the area is not easy either.

Posted in: Reader Questions
By January 23, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1991 Toyota Celica

About four months ago, I had to replace my 1991 Toyota Celica alternator and battery. Three days ago, I had to replace both of them again. Now that I have replaced them both, I still get a battery light on my dash and my car dies while driving.

By January 23, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1993 Mercedes Benz 190E

My 1993 Mercedes Benz 190E stalls while driving and will not restart. It may restart the next day.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
By January 23, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1999 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

I have a 1999 Ford Mustang GT Convertible. It has been sitting in storage in the garage for the winter and has not been driven for a couple of months.