Archive for December, 2007

By December 31, 20072 Comments Read More →

E85 Flex Fuel – Is My Vehicle Capable Of Running On E85?

Ok…my question is, Is the 1995 Chevy Astro E85 compatible? Also is there another manual available other than Chilton available? This manual does not show me what I need to know. Any input would be appreciated…thanks!

Posted in: Reader Questions
By December 28, 20070 Comments Read More →

Dallas Auto Insurance

What can I do to lower my rate on Dallas auto insurance without compromising quality or going with an insurance carrier that will not pay off when I need them to?

Posted in: Auto Insurance
By December 28, 20076 Comments Read More →

1998 Chevy Blazer Engine Runs Hot Coolant Leaking Somewhere

I have a 98 blazer 4.3 v6 4×4. My engine is running hot, i have to keep filling the radiator w/ antifreeze, but the visible leak is coming from the backside, center of the engine. It looks like its dripping off the left side of the transmission pan. I doubt its the water pump, or a cracked radiator due to the location of the leak.

Posted in: Over Heating
By December 28, 20070 Comments Read More →

1998 Pontiac Grand Am Recurring Brake Rotors Warp

I have a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE with the 2.4L engine. I have replaced my brake rotors 3 or 4 times now and they start warping after about a month 2000 miles.

Posted in: Brakes
By December 28, 20070 Comments Read More →

Oldsmobile Ciera Check Engine Light On & Runs Bad

I have an 1987 Olds Cutlass Ciera that used to stall only when stopped, but now cuts out whenever I’m not actively pressing the gas pedal. The check engine light, that the last mechanic to work on my car told me was on only because I needed to change the spark plug wires, comes on within 20 secs of starting car. I also have to gas while starting now to get it running. It may or may not rev high for a time while idling. I have changed plugs and wires. Can you point me in the right direction?

By December 18, 20071 Comments Read More →

1999 Jeep Cherokee Transmission Comes Out of Gear Sometimes

Hello, I have a question about my Transmission for my 1999 Jeep Cherokee LIMITED 4 door. I was dropping a friend off at the airport yesterday and thought I had put the vehicle in PARK. BUT, I did not. As I got out of the car, the vehicle continued to move forward at less than 5 mph and I panicked and put the car in reverse WITHOUT putting my foot on the brake first. Of course, the vehicle continued to move forward and while it did so, the transmission made a rapid clicking sound, like a playing card attached to the spokes on a bicycle, it was pretty scary. So I finally put my foot on the brake and everything was well. So, my question is, did I hurt the transmission by not putting the car in park first and trying to go into reverse when I am in DRIVE while it is still moving??? After that incident, I drove it home and drove to work today and everything seemed to be fine. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary….

Posted in: Traffic Tickets
By December 18, 20072 Comments Read More →

1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTS Air Conditioner Problem

Ok well I just bought a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTS and it came with Dual AC. Well when I turn the AC on the passenger side blows ice cold and the driver side blows warm if not hot. So I switch the heater on and it just reverses sides. No matter what I do with the settings it blows hot or cold on either side. When i bought the car the dealer said they had the AC fixed right before I bought it. Could a wire be crossed or something? A little help. Thanks!

Posted in: A/C and Heating
By December 18, 20070 Comments Read More →

1999 Nissan Maxima Engine Won’t Start Sometimes – Justs Cranks

Hi, I have 99 Maxima. about two days ago I try starting the car but it was giving me hard time. So I though it might be cause its too cold. then when I shut it off and try to start it again, it did the same thing. I had to crank it for about 10 second before it started up. but when it starts up, it runs great and does not shut off. then today i try starting it and it crank and when death. like when the battery dies, so I hooked a booster pack to it and try starting it but nothing. I have ignition but wont crank now. think you know what might be causing that? thanks

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
By December 18, 20070 Comments Read More →

1997 Pontiac Sunfire Gasoline Smell Sometimes?

I have a 97 Sunfire which the timing chain broke and had to be replaced. Did damage the head & valves, Car has been fixed, but lately there is a gas smell sometimes when you start the car or driving do you have any ideas what it my be?

Posted in: Fluid Leaks
By December 10, 20071 Comments Read More →

97 Dodge Grand Caravan Died While Driving and Won’t Restart

My question is I have a 97 Dodge GC SE 3.3l, it just died while driving down the road bogged out for a second then caught and I was able to make it home, parked it and it hasn’t started since, it will crank but won’t start. I’ve replaced the alternator, battery, battery cables, camshaft sensor (twice to make sure), fuel filter, ASD relay, fuel pump relay, recently had the tranny rebuilt less then a month ago. Checked for spark has good spark, did the turn the key 3 times thing to see if it would throw any codes, which it hasn’t. I can hear the fuel pump whir when I turn the key on.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues