Archive for April, 2007

2000 Dodge Ram Van Do I Need A New Radiator?

I have a 2000 Dodge Ram Van 2500. My friend recommended a mobile mechanic to come out and check some things over, before we go on a long trip. The guy told me on top of other seemingly valid things that I need to replace my radiator.

Posted in: Used Parts

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.

Posted in: Reader Questions

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.

Posted in: Reader Questions

Alternative Fuel Cell Vehicles

I have some specific queries about alternative fuel cell vehicles. With your expertise, I think you are the right person to answers my questions.

Posted in: Running Problems

Car Insurance Tips

It is quite possible that you are paying a very high insurance premium for your car. If yes, would you like to review your auto insurance policy for potential savings?

Posted in: Auto Insurance

2007 Saturn Sky Red Line Review

The 2007 Saturn Sky Red Line is a beautifully equipped performance roadster.

Posted in: Car Reviews

2002 Honda CRV – 60,000 Mile Maintenance Costs

I have a 2002 Honda CR-V, which received 60,000-mile service at a local mechanic’s shop recommended by a friend. They told me I had to flush all my fluids: anti-freeze cooling system flush at $136.20, brakes at $108.03, transmission at $149.69, power steering fluid at $137.65, and they did an oil change. When they were done with all the charges, it was $911.69

Posted in: Tune Up Costs

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.

Posted in: Reader Questions

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.

Posted in: Reader Questions

2007 Dodge Grand Caravan Review and Pictures

Find out what’s new–and what’s now–in the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. It’s still a great minivan for the money.

Posted in: Car Reviews