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Car Spark Plugs and Fuel Efficiency
I just replaced my spark plugs with Bosch Platinum 2. Now I am getting 1 MPG less than I was before the switch.
Apr 17, 2007, 17:03
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1997 Dodge Avenger - Antifreeze Leak and Overheating
My son bought a 1997 Dodge Avenger from a person, used with 155,000 miles on it and a "new" used motor with 55,000 miles on it. We picked up the car on Saturday, checked the fluids and everything appeared fine, when he stopped to put gas in it, the car was turned off, I noticed a little smoke coming out of the tailpipe.
Apr 12, 2007, 14:50
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1998 Isuzu Amigo - Engine Dies at Idle
I have a 1998 Isuzu Amigo. It has 4WD (that I never use) it is a V6. I do not know much about cars at all to be honest, so it is very easy for me to get worked over when going to a mechanic. My car is acting a little funny. I have no idea what is wrong. It sounds like it jumps when it is idling.
Apr 12, 2007, 14:40
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2000 Saturn SC1 Coupe Idle Speed Revs Too High
I have a 2000 Saturn SC1 Coupe 5-speed manual often when I am driving along, my car starts revving quite high. Normally idles low, but all of a sudden, it kicks up to three and the only way to stop it is to shut off the engine.
Apr 5, 2007, 13:04
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2006 Subaru Tribeca Radiator Broken During Accident
Accidentally, I hit my car my 2006 Subaru Tribeca (14,000 miles) with a deer in early February 2007. It did some damage (mostly cosmetic) but was drivable. After the cop shot the deer, I drove to the nearest gas station and inquired if there was a mechanic nearby that could check the car since I just hit a deer - there was none.
Apr 5, 2007, 12:36
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Car Power Electric Window Stopped Working
My question is that my driver’s side power window has stopped working. I had the motor replaced 1 year ago and at that time it worked but just slow and sometimes would get stuck midway.
Apr 5, 2007, 09:06
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Car Oil Cap Problem
We found our oil cap in our driveway. My wife had an oil change done the day before, she drove approximately 25 miles without the cap on.
Apr 2, 2007, 10:55
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1999 Chevrolet Blazer - Turn Signal Clicking Noise
I have a nuisance problem with my 1999 Chevrolet Blazer (Trailblazer) that I just bought. It is 4Dr, 4WD, auto. I got it for cheap and had hoped this would be an easy solve.
Apr 2, 2007, 10:15
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1996 Buick Park Avenue - Steam from Engine
I am a graduate student on a budget, with a 1996 Buick Park Avenue. Yesterday and 2 days ago, I noticed white steam coming out of the car's front when I stopped at a red light. I also noticed that it did not occur after a longer ride.
Apr 1, 2007, 08:41
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1990 Ford F-150 Pickup Misfires
My 1990 Ford F-150 4x4 Pickup with the 5.0 EFI begins to misfire and stumble only after reaching full operating temperature. It runs great when cold.
Apr 1, 2007, 07:43
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2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Fan Belt Makes Squealing Noise
We bought a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix a couple of weeks ago. When we first started the car, it made a squealing noise, but the man we bought it from sprayed WD-40 on the drive belt and it stopped.
Mar 31, 2007, 14:20
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2006 Jeep Rubicon Engine Knock
My 2006 Jeep Rubicon 4.0 L engine has a slight knock but not a compression knock. More like a clicking sound, bur its getting louder. Have you heard from anyone else who has had this same problem? My dealer tells me its normal engine noise. I have had 6 Jeeps with the 4.0 L engine and have never had this problem.
Mar 31, 2007, 14:08
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1991 Ford F-150 Vibrates at High-Speed
I have a 1991 Ford F-150 with 83,000 km. I have experienced a vibration at exactly 80km hour, which continues as I increase speed. It does not get better the faster I drive.
Mar 31, 2007, 13:58
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Oil Pressure Gauge On My Car Now Reads High
Why did oil pressure gauge of my car suddenly move from normal to HIGH?
Mar 31, 2007, 13:43
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2001 Dodge Caravan Power Window Won't Work
How can I know, if the power window on my 2001 Dodge Caravan are working proper? How do I know if I should purchase the engine modem or the power control in the driver side on my car?
Mar 24, 2007, 16:04
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1989 Chevrolet Camaro Rough Idle
I have a 1989 Chevrolet Camaro 5.0L V8 and I am having some trouble with it and every mechanic I talk to does not seem to know what the problem is. When I start the car, it will idle a little uneven at first then even out.
Mar 24, 2007, 15:51
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1999 Chevrolet 1500 Engine RPM Too Low
I have a problem concerning my 1999 Chevrolet 1500 HD. My problem is when I drive sometimes it like stops running sometimes. However, I know it is not the battery and the alternator. When I start it up, I kinda runs very low on RPM's around 500 maybe. I thought it would have been the fuel filter clogged off but I replaced it and that is not it either. Therefore, what is my problem and where should my RPM's be running at when in park or neutral?
Mar 24, 2007, 15:36
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1991 Mazda Protégé - Idle Speed Control Valve Problem
My 1991 Mazda Protégé SOHC when started cold will rev very high RPMs until warm, about 5-7 min. It will not "kick" down.
Mar 24, 2007, 15:08
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1990 Jeep Wrangler Engine Diesels and Runs On
I have a 1990 Jeep Wrangler that has started dieseling. When it does this, the gas pedal actually jumps/pumps and the throttle mechanism taps a few times pretty quickly.
Mar 23, 2007, 16:53
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1997 Subaru Legacy Outback - Head Gasket Problem?
I have a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback with 117000 miles. After replacing the blown radiator, hoses, radiator cap, and thermostat, we have learned the head gasket (or head itself) is bad.
Mar 23, 2007, 16:00
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2001 Jeep Cherokee - Noise While Driving
I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee with about 88,000 miles. I have had it now for a few years. It is making an annoying high-pitched tone sound. It happens when I drive it for a few minutes going around 55 MPH and then I let off the gas pedal.
Mar 21, 2007, 16:05
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1998 Toyota RAV4 Front End Shakes On Turns
I have a 1998 Toyota RAV4 that has 120k miles on it. I have not had any problems with it until recently. When I take a curve regardless of speed and hit a small crack bump it feels like the back end wants to come out from under me.
Mar 19, 2007, 09:59
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Car Fuel Injection System When to Service and Clean?
My GM dealer has recommended a complete fuel system service on my 2004 automobile that has 30,000 miles. My question to you is whether this is a necessary step or is there an additive, I can add to my fuel system to clean it?
Mar 16, 2007, 14:44
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Household Storage - Power Steering Fluid, Motor Oil and Anti Freeze
I have a few bottles of motor oil, power steering fluid and anti freeze that are more than a year old. What should I do with them, how should I store them, and how long do they last on the shelf?
Mar 16, 2007, 14:33
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1997 Ford Mustang - How Long Should Engine Last?
My 1997 Ford Mustang has 184,000 miles on it. According to the previous owner, it still has its original engine. Should I be concerned about this right now?
Mar 16, 2007, 13:53
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