Car Has Zero Compression On 1 Cylinder – Should I Replace The Engine?
Reader Question Hi Austin, I have a 2000 Ford Focus with 135,000 mile son it and was told today that the #2 […]
Archive for July, 2012
Engine Compression Test
I have a Ford Focus with 135,000 mile son it and was told today that the #2 cylinder has zero compression. Mechanic […]
My Car Brakes Are Grinding
I think I need a brake job on my 1988 Chevy Spectrum.Things are squeaking, grinding and groaning when I hit the brakes, but using the manual brake doesn’t seem to produce any adverse reactions. How much should I expect to pay?
My Car Engine Has a Miss Fire In a Cylinder
Reader Question I’ve changed all the spark plugs, coil pack in cylinder 3, new injector in cylinder 3 and i still have […]
Why Is My Car Engine Missing
I’ve changed all the spark plugs, ignition coil pack in cylinder 3, new injector in cylinder 3 and i still have a […]
Does My Hyundai Elantra Need a Transmission Overhaul?
Reader Question Hello Austin, I was just told today that I need a transmission overhaul on my 2000 Elantra. I bought this […]
Transmission Overhaul
I was just told today that I need a transmission overhaul on my 2000 Hyundai Elantra. I bought this car last year […]
Noise When Braking
I am a relatively new driver and I recently had a new power steering rack put into my car. Since then, I have noticed a clunking sound on the front left hand side of the car when I brake. It doesn’t happen all the time, mostly when I have to brake suddenly or when I am braking & turning or going in/out of driveways and over speed bumps.
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
Buick Lesabre Will Die At Stops and Hard To Restart When Hot
Reader Question Hello, I have a question about my 1982 Buick Lesabre Limited. According to the owners manual explanation on how to […]