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1998 Saturn SW2 Heater Does Not Seem To Be Working – What Should I Check?

My 1998 Saturn SW2 heater does not seem to be working properly , what can I do to check the problem myself?

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My 2001 Toyota Tundra Was Damaged By The Toyota Dealer – Now What?

I took my Toyota Tundra in to the Toyota dealership for routine maintenance but something happended to the engine while it was there and they say they need to replace of the piston conneting rods. Should I be worried?

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By February 21, 20060 Comments Read More →

1994 Mazda Protege – My Engine is Knocking and Running Bad – Why?

My 1994 Mazda Protege is making a knocking noise and running bad. I just had the clutch replaced …what could be causing this problem?

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By February 17, 20065 Comments Read More →

Oil Additives – Motor Silk – What is It and Does it Work?

There are tons of motor oil additives available at your local auto parts store, but which ones really work like they claim and which ones don’t?

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By February 7, 20060 Comments Read More →

2001 Hyundai Sonota GLS – Rear Window Fell Down What Is the Cost?

I have been dealing with the same repair shop for sometime now, but lately they seem to be doing things that make me feel uncomforable and make me second guess my reasons for taking my car for service there. Recently I had my rear windows repaired there and the quote they gave me did not add up….

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By February 4, 20060 Comments Read More →

Can a 2002 3.1L Malibu Engine Fit in a 1997 Chevy Lumina?

I bought a used 2002 Chevy Malibu engine from a junk yard to fit in my 1997 Chevy Lumina but we are having problems, can this be done?

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By January 27, 20060 Comments Read More →

Is My Auto Mechanic Taking Advantages of Me? He Did Not Listen To Me.

My mechanic replaced a part on my car that did not correct the problem I was having, and he charged me for it. I did not ask to have this part replaced, but he replaced it anyway. Do I have to pay for this part that did not fix my problem? What can I do?

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By January 24, 20060 Comments Read More →

My 2000 Ford Mustang is Not as Fast as it Should be It Vibrates and Shakes

My 2000 Ford Mustang is not as fast as I think it should be, and it makes this vibration noise and shakes when I sit at a red light. What happens, did I buy a lemon?

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By January 23, 20060 Comments Read More →

I Put Windshield Washer Fluid In The Radiator Coolant Bottle – What Should I Do?

What happens if you accidently put windshield washer fluid in your radiator coolant over flow bottle? Can it cause serious damage or turn on the check engine light to come on?

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By January 10, 20060 Comments Read More →

Water and Steam is Coming From My Car’s Tailpipe Why?

I noticed water coming from the tailpipe of my car when I start it in the morning and let it warm up. What causes this to happen and how much will it cost to repair it.

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