Archive for July, 2007

Oil Pressure Gauge Reads To High

I had my oil changed 2000 miles ago and I noticed oil pressure is all the way up at 80. Suggestions?

Posted in: Fluid Leaks

Auto Upholstery Repair How Do I Fix a Cigerette Burn

I see a lot of different repair kits on the market. Even as an artist, for me most of them look nearly impossible difficulty and way too brightly colored. Is there a particular kit that I need to special order that is easiest to use? Is there a particular repair method that I need to use that will effect a perfect repair? The Saturn dealership is not far, would talking to them help at all? Is there a way I could get a piece of Saturn Upholstery fabric and then cut and glue that into place?

Posted in: Exterior Care

No Spark to Spark Plugs – 87 Olds Cutlass Ciera

I have a 87 cutlass sierra and I’m not getting a spark from my plugs but she is cranking over without problem. Well, I’ve found 2 wires under my hood that are disconnected. I don’t know if they are the cause of the car not starting or not.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues

2001 Pontiac Grand Prix A/C Not Cold On Passenger Side Only

I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. I have been having a problem with the air conditioning or should I say the heater control. During these hot, summer months when I try to use the A/C, I get hot air coming out of the drivers side vents while the passenger side is nice and cool.

Posted in: A/C and Heating

1997 Mercury Mountaineer Brake Shoes Worn Out Prematurely?

Hello I own a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer AWD, I recently went to a shop to have my brakes look at due to squealing and they showed me the “brake shoe” and told me that it was totally worn out because of something to do with my emergency brake but I hardly ever use my emergency brake

Posted in: Brakes

Cheap Massachusetts Auto Insurance – Rates Drop

Finally, Massachusetts car insurance rates take a nose dive, or some one hopes. Could a new judge ruling limit the amount of annual premium a insurance company can charge its customers?

Posted in: Auto Insurance

Head Gasket Repair – White Smoke Out Exhaust

WOULD A BAD O2 SENSOR CAUSE MY CAR TO SMOKE FROM THE TAILPIPE? I REPLACED ALL GASKETS ON THE TOP END. PLEASE HELP, ANY ADVICE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Posted in: Exhaust Smoke

Car Engine Back Fire In Carburetor – Timing Chain Broken?

My question is, is there an easy way to decide if a 1974 F250 390 motor needs a new timing chain or not? I’ve replaced the battery, battery cables, solenoid, spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, and starter. All it does if backfire through the carburetor. If you turn the distributor cap in any direction, it dies. Can you please help me?

Posted in: Won't Start Issues

Engine Back Fired In Carburetor – Timing Chain Broken?

My question is, is there an easy way to decide if a 1974 F250 390 motor needs a new timing chain or not? I’ve replaced the battery, battery cables, solenoid, spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, and starter. All it does if backfire through the carburetor. If you turn the distributor cap in any direction, it dies. Can you please help me?

Posted in: Won't Start Issues

2001 VW Jetta Door Locks – Trunk and Windows Stopped Working

I have a 2001 TDI Jetta which is doing the craziest thing. None of my windows roll down, the car no longer automatically locks when I put it in drive, but I can lock them manually, and my trunk is locked and can not be opened with the remote, manually by the key or the trunk release button. Do you have any idea what could be wrong? All of my fuses including the master fuses above the battery are good. Thank you for your help.

Posted in: Reader Questions