Archive for March, 2007

2001 Pontiac Firebird – Wont Start Security Light Flashes

I have a 2001 Pontiac Firebird. When I try to start my car sometimes, it will turn over and sometimes it takes a few tries. My security light is on and stays on so I had a new key made thinking it may be the chip in my key. That did not work.

1991 Toyota Camry – Overheat and Emits Smoke from the Exhaust

I have a 1991 Toyota Camry that has recently been overheating and occasionally emits smoke from the exhaust. This car has about 98,000 miles on it. We just replaced the distributor which I am not sure it really needed, and spark plugs.

Posted in: Exhaust Smoke

1994 Chevrolet Lumina Dash Lights Came On and Engine Died

I have a 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV. 3.1 V6. I was driving this morning, when I noticed the red Brake light come on, followed by the Service Anti-lock Brake Light, followed by the Check Engine light.

1990 Toyota Camry – Rear Brake Line Rotted

I have a 1990 Toyota Camry. The rear brake line is rotted out and needs to be replaced. How long do you think it will take for this repair and what you feel is a fair price for it?

Posted in: Brakes

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.

Posted in: Reader Questions

2001 Pontiac Montana Constantly Adding Antifreeze

I have a 2001 Pontiac Montana with 170,000 KM. I think the coolant is slowly going down in the overflow tank. At what point would you suggest the above treatment? Should I take it in for a pressure test?

Posted in: Fluid Leaks

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.

Posted in: Reader Questions

Dodge Neon – Air Conditioner Not Cold Enough

I have a question about my car 2000 Dodge Neon AC. I just had a major AC repair. The evaporator and compressor were fixed. My question is, when I stop in traffic of park, my AC almost stops cooling, and everything from smoke smell or whatever smells outside comes in. When I am driving without AC shut off, air keeps coming out of the vents, like there is some hole in the car.

Posted in: A/C and Heating

Oldsmobile Alero Check Engine Light On

I drive a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. My check engine soon light came on. What does this mean? I only have 70,000 miles on this car. I have never had to do anything but get the oil changed. When I press my brakes, I feel vibration and a humming sound.

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.

Posted in: Reader Questions