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1996 Dodge Neon Engine Won’t Start Sometimes
Fri, 16 May 2008 15:56:35 +0000
Reader Question I have a 1996 Dodge Neon. It runs fine, no stalling, no issues at all. Then suddenly a couple weeks ago it wouldn’t start on the first try - it turned over but wouldn’t catch. Then I tried right away again and it started fine.
It ran fine ever since [...]
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1990 Lumina Driver Window Problem
Fri, 16 May 2008 15:51:25 +0000
Reader Question 1990 Lumina Euro 3.1L/V-6 Vin “T”
On the drivers side front bottom window there is an approx. 4″ inch plastic channel that attaches to the front bottom side of the window that slips into the front window channel guide. This plastic piece has been a problem because it is subject to break often and [...]
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Fan Belts Keep Jumping Off My Engine
Fri, 16 May 2008 15:46:31 +0000
Reader Question
My question is, I have a 1985 RV Winnebago with a 454 chevy engine and it keeps throwing the fan belts.
Engine was rebuilt about 4 years ago, I have had 4 diff. mechanics look at the problem. Pulleys are in alignment, correct belts, everything has been checked, but I still [...]
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Ford Crown Victoria Air Conditioner Not Cold Enough
Tue, 13 May 2008 21:55:55 +0000
Reader Question I have a 92 Ford Crown Victoria LX, 4.6.w/auto temp control. The air conditioning works fine when outside temp is cool (early morning or late evening). When the outside temp warms up it shuts down.
The fan still runs fine, the compressor cycles repeatedly. I have changed both low [...]
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2003 Honda Civic Lack of Power - Steering Wheel Shakes
Tue, 13 May 2008 21:40:07 +0000
Reader Question Hi Austin, hope this mail finds you in great health.
Got some questions on my 2003 Honda Civic (Date of Purchase - Oct 2003; currently at 62,000 miles)
1. Vehicle makes a hissing noise from behind (on and off, not all the
time) when accelerating or when trying turn — do not know when the hissing [...]
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2002 KIA Sportage Check Engine Light Is On Again
Tue, 13 May 2008 21:28:10 +0000
Reader Question My question is my 2002 Kia sportage has 108,000 miles on it and I bought a few months ago and I have had a gas smell coming through the vents we have checked everything all tight and no leaks..my dad thinks it might be a pcv valve what do you [...]
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Oil Leaking From My Head Gasket?
Tue, 13 May 2008 21:17:09 +0000
Reader Question Hi I have a 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer I have a oil leak at the back of the motor I took it to my repairer he said I had a head gasket leak the head would have to come off to fix do you think this is right as I am not having [...]
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1997 Volkswagen Jetta Runs Bad and Hard To Start
Mon, 12 May 2008 20:13:15 +0000
Reader Question
Hello, Thanks for the website I am sure its helped thousands of people like me. I have a 1997 Jetta, 4 cylinder. Yesterday I decided to give it a tune-up myself. I ordered all of the parts, sparks, cables, cap & rotor. I was a piece of cake.
I had a 2001 BMW 323i and [...]
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1993 Lincoln Town Car With Lots of Problems
Mon, 12 May 2008 18:50:50 +0000
Reader Question That’s how I would advertise my car if for some reason I had to sell it. The truth of the matter is that the car was given to me for free from a family friend and it has it’s share of problems.
1. the heat doesn’t work. my dad, who is a retired mechanic [...]
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When Should I Replace The Oxygen Sensor in My Car?
Tue, 06 May 2008 13:36:42 +0000
Reader Question
I have a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder with approximately 218,000 miles. I was told that the oxygen sensors may need to be changed to help with gas mileage. What do you suggest? How do you know when they need to me changed? What is an approximate cost to do this job? Thank you for your [...]
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