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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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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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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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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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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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Car Engine Won’t Start Due To Low Compression?

My car has just been towed into the mechanic for a diagnosis because the car would not start. I had a mobile mechanic to check and after like 5 hours, he said that the cylinder 2 in the compression is too low.

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2001 Toyota Sienna Van – Heated Oxygen Sensors P1155 Code

I am retired and must do my own repair work. My 2001 Toyota Sienna Van 3.0 Liter, 4 Speed AT has 94,000 miles and showing a DTC Code of P1155 O2 sensor heating element.

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2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee – Mechanical Vibration

I recently purchased a 2004 Jeep Certified Grand Cherokee SE 4.0L with 6 cylinders and 30,000 miles. I have only had this vehicle for 1 month and it has been back to the dealer 3 times for the same problem.

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