Archive for March, 2006

Truck is Acting Like It’s Out of Gas–And I Just Fueled It!

What should you do if you fill your gas tank, and then your truck acts like it is out of gas? Here’s a simple task to try…it might at least get you home or to the repair shop.

Posted in: Running Problems

Bad Fuel Pump In My Car?

What should you do if you fill your gas tank, and then your truck acts like it is out of gas? Here’s a simple task to try…it might at least get you home or to the repair shop.

Posted in: Running Problems

Help! There’s Transmission Fluid in My Coolant Tank

You’d be surprised by how many people contact me because they’ve accidentally put transmission fluid, antifreeze, oil, or other fluids and additives where they don’t belong. Sometimes it’s serious…sometimes it’s not.

Posted in: Reader Questions

Bad Tire Again! What is Causing This Uneven Wear and Bumping?

Uneven tire wear is a common and potentially dangerous problem. Here’s what to look for, and what NOT to get conned into buying shocks or struts to fix the problem.

Posted in: Tires

Causes of Uneven Tire Wear

Uneven tire wear is a common and potentially dangerous problem. Here’s what to look for, and what NOT to get conned into buying shocks or struts to fix the problem.

Posted in: Tires

Oldsmobile Cutlass – Bad Gas Causing My Car to Die?

Find out what the culprit is in this Oldsmobile Cutlass’ sputtering, dying engine. Could it be car transmission problems? Think it’s bad gas?

Bad Gas Or a Transmission Problem?

Find out what the culprit is in this Oldsmobile Cutlass’ sputtering, dying engine. Could it be car transmission problems? Think it’s bad gas?

The Air Conditioner in My Car is Not Blowing Cold Air?

What do you do when your AC unit is blowing its heart out, but not cooling your car? Air conditioning unit work is the most expensive investment you can make in your car next to the actual engine. Find out what to try and what to expect to spend on repairs.

Posted in: A/C and Heating

Renault Clio Has Water In The Engine Oil – What Caused This?

We often get questions from readers confused by fluid leaks. Water in the oil/oil in the water, overheating, and other such symptoms may respond to a quick fix, or may require costly engine repairs.

Posted in: Over Heating

How Difficult is it to Remove the Cylinder Head on a 1999 Toyota Camry?

How difficult is it to remove the cylinder head on a 1999 Toyota Camry and replace the head gasket? I have weak compression on one cylinder but it is not burnging oil or anything.

Posted in: Reader Questions