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What Causes Sudden Drop In Fuel Mileage?

I have a 2010 Ford Edge, and have gotten a consistent mileage in the city of 21-22mpg, and just recently began getting […]

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Typical Auto Mechanic Salary

Hey there, I am going to tech college to be a mechanic, and have been getting conflicting information about what is the […]

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My Saturn Does Not Move But Engine Runs Fine? Clutch Problem?

Reader Question I have a 2004 Saturn Ion 2 manual transmission. One day my wife was on her way to get me […]

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How To Tell If a Car Has Been Flooded

My wife and I are considering the purchase of a 2000 Volvo, not sure of model, wife leading the charge here! However, I do know that the current owners who also purchased it used have done at least two things on the vehicle that cause me to raise my brows.

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When Should You Ask For Directions?

I got this funny picture today via email and I wanted to share it with you. I am a guy, so inherently I do NOT stop and ask for directions….I am too busy driving to do that! Could this picture really be true? Hummmmm…..

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2008 Toyota Camry Failed NJ State Vehicle Emissions Test

I have a question regarding my new Toyota Camry (2008) I recently asked for motor inspection because I moved to different state (NJ). My Vehicle Emission Test failed and reason given to me was that my car do not have enough mileage to come up in their system to measure emission (only 2500 miles). Mechanic asked me to complete at least 3500 miles minimum to retest.

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Does My Car Have a Rear Main Seal Leak?

I own a 1999 Chevrolet S-10 pickup with approximately 115,000 miles on it. I noticed an oil leak and If I’m correct its coming from the rear main oil seal. What do you think is the estimated cost and time of repair? If I choose to have this done do you recommend anything else that should be replaced since the transmission will be removed.

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It Takes Forever To Fill Up Gas In My Car Fuel Tank

I am still having problems with the gas tank on my 1997 Chevy Monte Carlo it does not want to take fuel you fill it up until you see the gas and then you have to let it slowly drain down and then fill it up again and let it go down and so on so forth it has gotten worse you have to hold the nozzle out of the car even to watch it

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2001 Jeep Cherokee Speedometer and Odometer Stop Working

I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee that while I am driving it, the speedometer and tachometer gauges drop to the bottom, and come back again after a while. This keeps going on and off. I am getting a display on the odometer………. NO BUS. but nothing seems to affect the performance because it still runs well.

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Why Do Men Like a Woman In a Leather Dress?

Why do men like women who wear leather dresses?

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