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I have a broken stud on one of my rear wheel hubs. The nut is still on the stud and just spins when I try to undo it. I have tried to find a way to cut it off or pull the nut so the stud grips and undoes but nothings working. I [...]
How Do I Remove A Loose Lug Nut That Won’t Come Off?
Why You Should Check Your Brake Hoses On Your Car
Reader Comment: Automobile Brake Flush or Brake Bleed either way DO IT!
In the early 70’s I was driving about 35 or so on a Boulevard between El Monte CA and Pomona CA. This paralleled SP Train track. Approaching train triggered the 4 ways Signal light and I immediately attempted to apply the brakes of my [...]
Toyota Camry Won’t Start – Is It A Bad Battery Or Starter Motor?
Reader Question: I have a Toyota Camry v6 with 180 thousand miles on it. Besides getting the oil changed I have not done much else to it. For the last several months it has trouble starting in the after it has been sitting. The engine doesn’t roll over. I have been told that the solenoid [...]
Tires Shaking On My Toyota Tacoma Pickup – Wheel Balance Problem?
Reader Question: I have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4WD. The vehicle seems to have a wheel balance problem. For the three months that I have owned it I feel a vibration or wheel hop throughout the vehicle typically at the same speeds. Starting around 60mph and can continue up to 70mph where it [...]
Why Is The Air Conditioner In My 1998 Kia Sportage Not Cold?
Why is the air conditioning in my 1998 Kia Sportage not cold? I have added Freon to the system and my mechanic has double checked everything he can think of.
Honda Civic Overheated – Smoke Coming From Tailpipe Now
Hey bro well I have a 1991 Honda Civic DX which was running fine till a few days ago it has been overheating and like the engine is shaking really hard also the is smoke coming from the tail pipe now any idea what it could be.
Should I Flush Out The Automatic Transmission Fluid In My Car?
My question is whether I should change the transmission filter/fluid. I’ve read your post on warning others of changing tranny fluid in high mileage vehicles that have not been maintained, but perhaps you can tell me if my case is different.
Why Does My Car Engine Over Heat After Driving A Few Miles?
I have a 1985 Pontiac Fiero with a 2.5L 4cyl. engine with an auto transmission that is overheating after being driven for a while. The coolant is being blown out of the reservoir tank and is not being pulled back into the radiator.