Archive for August, 2006

When Should I Replace The Serpentine V Belt On My Car?

I have an 1989 Ford Taurus Station wagon that needs it’s V-belt replaced. I am not exactly sure what that is, how urgent the repairs are needed, or what to expect in terms of cost of repairs. Is this a major repair job? Thanks you in advance for your response

Does My Chevy S10 Pick Up Need a Catalytic Converter?

Thanks for the help on my other question…I have another: How can i test to see if my catalytic converter is clogged or bad and needs replacement?

Posted in: Exhaust Smoke

Chevy Cavalier – Battery Goes Down While Driving – Have to Jump Start

I put in a new battery and the car starts fine. {’91 Chevy Cavalier} My battery light is staying on. After a few times driving the car kept stalling and needed to be jumped. Then it dies continuously. I think it may be the alternator or the voltage regulator. But, I thought the car wouldn’t start if the alternator is no good. What would you think is my best route? Also is the speeodometer partially electrical? All of a sudden it stopped working at the same time.

Mercury Cougar – What Clear Fluid Could Be Leaking In The Rear?

I have a leak somewhere under the rear end of the car. The mechanic at the dealer garage said it was a transmission oil leak. The fluid seems to be mostly clear in that it doesn’t have the appearance (on the ground) of any of the above. Do you have any ideas/suggestions?

Posted in: Fluid Leaks

Can Adding too Much Gas to My Car Cause the Check Engine Light to Come on?

I have a customer who is complaining that she had to get her car repaired because she had a “check engine” light on after pumping gas at our facility. She complains that this “Check engine” light came on because she had overflow of gas from her tank while she was pumping gas at our facility due to a defective nozzle.

Lincoln Town Car Head lights Flicker and Turn Off While Driving

I have a 1996 Lincoln Towncar. After driving with the headlights on high beams for about 20 miles, they go out. Start blinking. I have replaced the headlight switch, the dimmer switch, and the lamp drive module. What is the problem?? Is there a relay or something that is overheating? HELP….

Posted in: Reader Questions

Ford Expedition Check Engine Light On – Faulty Oxygen Sensors?

I have a 1997 Ford Expedition and we replaced all 4 of the O2 sensors this spring (one at a time) and now they are all bad again. What can cause them to go bad? My engine is “boggy” when in the idle position, especially when air conditioner is on. Should I address this immediately?

How Do I Know When My Car Needs a Front Wheel Bearing?

How do I know if I have a bad wheel bearing in one of my front wheels?

Posted in: Running Problems

Dodge Dakota Air Conditioner Blower Works on High Speed Only

I have a Dodge Dakota 2001. Yesterday after work, I found that the fan speed switch for the AC / heater only works on high speed now. All other speeds are equal to the off position. Any ideas at all? Thank you for your time.

Posted in: A/C and Heating

What Are the Houston Area Lexus Authorized Paint and Body Shops

1. Who are the lexus authorized paint shops in Houston 2. I have some minor paint touch up job for scrapes. What do u think is the fair price for this?

Posted in: Exterior Care