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Last Updated: Jul 15th, 2008 - 09:12:22 |
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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.
May 2, 2008, 08:33
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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.....
Apr 17, 2008, 16:24
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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.
Mar 21, 2008, 08:18
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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
Mar 17, 2008, 11:24
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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.
Jan 31, 2008, 10:38
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Why Do Men Like a Woman In a Leather Dress?
Why do men like women who wear leather dresses?
Jan 29, 2008, 17:11
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Which Side Of the Car Is Your Fuel Door Is On?
Quick question, which side of your car is your gas tank on? If you are anything like me, you probably can't remember right away. My solution is to uncomfortably stick my head out the window, strain my neck and look. If you don't do this in your own car you definitely have done it in a borrowed or rental car.
Jan 29, 2008, 17:02
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E85 Flex Fuel - Is My Vehicle Capable Of Running On E85?
Ok...my question is, Is the 1995 Chevy Astro E85 compatible? Also is there another manual available other than Chilton available? This manual does not show me what I need to know. Any input would be appreciated...thanks!
Dec 31, 2007, 11:54
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Honda Accord Brake Light Switch Failures
I have an automatic 1999 Honda Accord. In 2002 I had to have the brake light switch replaced because the little silver knob on the shifter would not depress so that I could put it into gear.
Oct 31, 2007, 09:24
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1988 Chrysler Le baron Convertible
I own a 1988 Chrysler Le baron Convertible. I would be happy to subscribe to your "On Line Car Repair Manual" if it would help me make minor repairs to this car. My current problem is that the Headlight doors operate intermittently. Open all the way but most of the time close only partially. Also the top raising and lowering is starting to have problems.
Sep 12, 2007, 10:39
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Where is The Rear Axle Serial Number Stamp?
I was told the rear axle on my 1986 Pontiac Bonneville is going out and was told to look on the axle to find the serial number......where do i look for the serial number??
Aug 31, 2007, 14:15
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Toyota Engine Idles Too High
Hi.i own a 89 Toyota MR2 with a six cylinder 1G-GZE engine.it has a supercharger.it has 13000 km mileage. my timing belt broke & had it replaced.while at the repair shop,mechanic also noticed the oil pump had seized.he replaced that too. when repair was done, afterwards engine would rev at nearly 3000rpm! It literally would drive itself while i strained to push brakes at traffic lights I've cleaned vacuum pipes&throttle to no avail. Please help!
Aug 18, 2007, 17:51
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How Can I Save Gas In My Car?
A guy I know was saying how he thinks he can save on gas by turning the engine off when going downhill and coast without polluting at the same time. As for myself I sometimes turn the engine off when in the line up of a long red light or in the drive through for these reasons although it's not significant money saved.
Aug 18, 2007, 17:36
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Dodge Intrepid Electric Windows Are Not Working
Hello, I have a 2002 Dodge Intrepid, I have power windows and for some reason none of the windows go down I checked fuses. Do you have any suggestions?
Aug 15, 2007, 14:35
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Ford Ranger Fuel Gauge is Not Working Properly - How to Test?
The fuel gauge in my 91 Ford Ranger does not register, is there an EZ way to check to see if the problem is the gauge or the sending unit.
Jul 30, 2007, 10:42
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2001 VW Jetta Door Locks - Trunk and Windows Stopped Working
I have a 2001 TDI Jetta which is doing the craziest thing. None of my windows roll down, the car no longer automatically locks when I put it in drive, but I can lock them manually, and my trunk is locked and can not be opened with the remote, manually by the key or the trunk release button. Do you have any idea what could be wrong? All of my fuses including the master fuses above the battery are good. Thank you for your help.
Jul 10, 2007, 14:54
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Water In Fuel Tank Causing Fuel Pump Damage?
Firstly, when I looked you up to ask you the following question, I sincerely didn't expect to get an auto insurance ad.I did the darn thing tho' and, after I do a thorough check of their customer's satisfaction thru the normal avenues, I think I might actually switch to Encompass. I think I might save about $1100 a year and maybe more when my daughter gets her permit because they don't charge for permitted drivers; they just need to know they are driving! Trust me, this is a phenomenon I've never seen and I've been with 3 insurance companies over the last 27 years and checked into I don't know how many others. Obviously, I bookmarked a lot of pages to show my wife. Anyway, onto my question, which I can honestly say, I'm not sure has been addressed in much depth. I have spent........... I don't know, I would guess 12 to 15 hours researching before I finally gave up. The problem I have is that, for reasons I need not go into here, the level of our company's delivery van's gasoline tank say that 3 times in a row real fast is kept low at all times. In the last 4 years I have been here, the engine, when extremely low on gas starts to rattle and doesn't stop until we fork over several hundreds of dollars each time to a mechanic.The fact that the check engine light and rattling begins when the fuel is either out or all but out, leads me to think that there is water in the tank due to all the reasons that water gets into tanks, blah, blah, blah.
Jun 22, 2007, 15:31
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98 Nissan Maxima Serpentine Fan Belt Noise
I am writing to ask for your assistance in helping me determine what is wrong with my car. The car is a 1998 Automatic Nissan Maxima with 100,000 miles. The problem I am having is a loud squealing noise when the engine turns over and while the AC is in use. However , recently the noise continues even while the AC is not in use. Sometimes the squealing will only last a few seconds and other times the squealing will last longer and will even become louder as the gas pedal is pressed.
Jun 15, 2007, 10:27
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2000 Chevy Yukon Engine Knocking Noise From Too Much Oil?
Had oil changed in a 2000 Yukon 147,000 Miles by a dealership. Around the time that the new oil change was required 150,000 Miles about 3000 miles on the oil the engine started to make a terrible knocking whining noise with no check engine light.
Jun 13, 2007, 08:56
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1993 Mitsubishi Lancer Instrument Panel Replacement
Hi,I wanted to ask your advice on changing the instrument panel of my car. I have a 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer, CC model, Automatic Transmission 3 speed, Hatchback 5 door. The car currently has an instrument cluster with 3 gauges: A Speedometer, fuel and temperature. If I changed the instrument cluster from another Lancer that also has a Tachometer gauge on it, would it operate properly?
Jun 5, 2007, 11:44
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Engine Stalling and Erratic Idle Speed - 1990 Peugeot 405
Here is an interesting experience you may like to note as typical of the bull headed approach taken by too many so - called mechanics incapable of methodical analysis
May 9, 2007, 18:07
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Heater Core Leaked - Pontiac Grand Prix - Cleaning Car Carpet
My daughter’s car has a Pontiac Grand Prix, which had a heating coil leak last week. The carpet was very wet on the passenger side. Should I be concerned about toxic mold setting up?
Apr 26, 2007, 21:16
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1990 Chevrolet C2500 Idle Surges and Floods Out
I have a 1990 Chevrolet C2500 5.7L fuel injection truck that has started having starting problems. It does not start as it used to (or starting at a fast idle and then slowing to a slow idle), then as it warms up it starts flooding out.
Apr 24, 2007, 14:45
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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo - Stalls at Slow Speeds
I have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo v-6. When I am idling at a light, my jeep has shut off about seven times. It starts right back up though. When I am idling and sometimes while driving my car will rev up and the RPMs go up and then back down to normal.
Apr 24, 2007, 14:15
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How To Increase Fuel Mileage in Your Car
We have a 1999 Toyota Corolla with 92k miles on it. It used to have very good gas mileage in the past 3 years, but during the last couple of months, it declined from 35 MPG to 26 MPG gradually. While my driving habit, route, places traveled, everything are still the same. We wonder what is wrong with it.
Apr 19, 2007, 13:04
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