Auto Clinic: 7 New Questions Answered!
Q: I own a 2000 model Chrysler Town & Country with a 3.3 liter engine. We bought it used with 80K miles on it. I love the vehicle, it runs well and rides like a dream. But since the day we bought it it has had a problem starting. It has never ... [... more]
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Engine Running Hot, Checking Tire Inflation, Minivan ...
Q: I have a 1998 Ford Windstar 3.8L Engine with 208,000 miles. It tends to hesitate when I'm stopped at a light while the transmission is engaged, or it feels like it's choking and wants to stall about every 30 seconds when it's parked with the ... [... more]
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Worn Out Clutch, Serpentine Belt Replacement, Proper ...
I'd take a very close look at the alignment of the pulleys. It's critical that they all be in the same plane, and also all pointed in exactly the same direction as the crankshaft. There might be a misalignment causing premature wear (if the belt ... [... more]
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Mercedes Diesel Mpg, Vibrating Brakes, Draining Battery, ...
But--Those rear plugs on many vehicles are difficult. There's a steering column and a brake master cylinder at least in the way, and maybe an AB S unit or part of the a/c system. On other vehicles, I've resorted to things like multiple extensions ... [... more]
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Dead Battery Mystery, Adding Acetone, Grinding Noise On ...
Q: I have a 1996 Grand Marquis with 56,000 miles and a nearly-new battery. I turned the ignition switch, the engine cranked beautifully, then died (I have had this problem for a while because the car is not driven much and the fuel injectors need ... [... more]
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Finding Top Tier Gas, Heater/Ac Fan Problems, Fuel ...
A: Except the original question was about going down a hill. And if the hill is steep enough that you might need to ride the brake to keep from gaining speed, your whole argument goes out the window. Coasting downhill in Drive consumes no fuel. ... [... more]
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Seat Belt Styles, Disco Dashboard, Coasting And Fuel ...
Sure cure: replace the sender, which happens to be attached to the fuel pump, which is excruciatingly expensive. GM wants pretty near $500 for the pump, and the fuel tank has to be drained and removed from the truck to install it. The dealer will ... [... more]
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Maintenance On A 1973 I.H. Scout, Dangerous Car Has ...
Q: have an old SUV, a 1973 I.H. Scout II. The servicing manual tells me to change the gear oil every 6 months with "straight mineral oil SAE-90". I keep thinking that a more modern oil would be better for my gears, require less frequent changes, ... [... more]
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Two More 'Gas Savers', Synthetic Oil, Greasing Universal ...
I wouldn't be too quick to dismiss HHO or Brownes gas. We are not talking about running a car on the pure stuff just supplementing the gasoline fuel air mixture with a gas that is 2 parts hydrogen and 1 part oxygen. Have you ever heard of Nitrous ... [... more]
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Shorted Out Speaker, Camber Adjustment, Gps Vs. ...
Q: Back in February you responded to a reader about little or no heat from his small engine, You stated that the water pump was probably not circulating enough water at idle to push/maintain the heat. I have the same issue with my 6 cyl. Dakota. ... [... more]
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Buick Century Rough Shifting, Splashing Oil, Resetting ...
The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system interfaces with the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) , Dash Integration Module (DIM) , and the Remoter Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR) via a class 2 serial data circuit to perform the sensor programming ... [... more]
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Front Brake Dragging, Gm Chevy Volt, Another "Fuel ...
Q: A couple/few years ago, I read a piece in your mag debunking "fuel-saving" devices. I've recently come across a "hydro assist fuel cell system" (HAFC) that I'm hesitant to trust, and thought I'd let you know about it. It would be ... [... more]
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