Fluid Leaks

1972 Ford Maverick Needs a New Radiator

I own a 1972 Ford Maverick it has a 250 cid inline 6 cylinder it has a/c power steering, it only has 85,000 miles I recently replaced the freeze plugs cleaned the carburetor and put a manual choke on it.

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Radiator Stop Leak Additives

hello i have a 93 mercury topaz and its been leaking and thermastat has almost entered the red spot or hot spot, i did take it to a mechanic and he said it was the seals close to the water pump but it wasnt the water pump,,,he said it would cost about 260 to replace and i dont have that kind of money at this time,,ive tried ,i know not wise , but old stop leak, i had for a year never opened,,,anyway, is there a temporary solution of a stop leak till my next payday, about a week Or the best brand of stop leak, thank u

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Facts About Mobil 1 Synthetic Motor Oil

Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy oils are fully synthetic motor oils engineered to deliver outstanding engine protection and provide improved fuel economy. The low viscosity formulations increase engine efficiency and fuel economy.

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Oil Leaking 1999 Chevy S10 Pickup – Rear Main Seal?

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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1997 Chevy Z-71 Intake Gasket Or Head Gasket Leak?

We have a 1997 Chevy Z-71 which has decided it doesn’t want to heat all the time. It’ll work and then all of a sudden it’ll shoot out cold air. I took it to a shop around my town and they said it was the intake gasket. We let it sit for a month in the Minnesota cold and now there is white smoke coming out of the exhaust and they said not to drive it more than 2 blocks because it’ll probably quit. Does that sound like the head gasket??

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By January 16, 20080 Comments Read More →

Should I Replace The Engine In My 1986 Olds Cutlass?

I had some work done to my engine recently. I had some gaskets replaced. Not the head gaskets though. About a week or so later, I noticed my engine leaking more. My mechanic told me it was probably old oil burning of the engine. Since then the engine leak has gotten worse and now I am noticing white smoke coming from the exhaust. I have to put about 3 quarts of oil a day into the car and it still runs rough.

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By January 16, 20080 Comments Read More →

I Put Water in My Power Steering Fluid

What should we do if we accidentally put water into the power steering fluid container by mistake instead of the window washer container on a Renault Clio.

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By December 18, 20070 Comments Read More →

1997 Pontiac Sunfire Gasoline Smell Sometimes?

I have a 97 Sunfire which the timing chain broke and had to be replaced. Did damage the head & valves, Car has been fixed, but lately there is a gas smell sometimes when you start the car or driving do you have any ideas what it my be?

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By October 26, 20073 Comments Read More →

Pontiac Fiero Overheats – Oil Leak and Engine Damage?

I purchase a 1986 Pontiac Fiero 2.5 engine and 5 speed Manual from the dealership I was working at for $200.00 in 2004. They said the had been siting there for at least a year. I installed a new battery and prime the throttle body and started it right up. Drove around the block then started restoring it at the dealership in my spare time.

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Engine Oil Drain Plug Stripped Out On Toyota Avalon

My mother has a Toyota Avalon that she took in to have the oil changed. She always takes it to the same dealership.Well this morning they told her that the oil drain plug was stripped and they could not get it out and gave her a quote of almost $500 to replace the oil pan and plug.

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