Archive for December, 2012

Recurring Brake Rotor 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

When To Replace Brake Pads

Hey there Austin! I have a 2004 Ford F150 pickup, and I think it is time to replace the brakes and rotors, […]

Posted in: Brakes

DUI Car Insurance

Hey Austin, love your site man. I can tell you have put in a lot of love and attention helping others…thanks! I […]

Posted in: Auto Insurance

Dead Car Battery In My Car

My Toyota Camry is about 4 years old, and I am not having a problem with my battery but the guy at […]

Car Has No Spark To Spark Plugs

I get no spark to number 1 spark plug. I have checked or replaced spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, ignition rotor, […]

Posted in: Running Problems

Had to Jump Start Battery Engine Wont Stay Running

I left the lights on in my 2000 jeep wrangler and the car wouldn’t start. I jumped the car and the engine would start as long as I kept giving it gas and kept the key turned. Once I took my foot of the gas the car died again. When it was on the lights could be turned on and the radio could be turned on. Do you think I need a new battery or a new alternator? Should I try a new battery first? Thx so much

Car Battery Goes Down As I Drive

I bought a 92 Civic Si with 188K. Drove 40km everything fine then gauges went dead, engine started to bog in any gear (manual) then engine died. I was told to keep the battery disconnected because something is eating the battery power. If you wait 10min and reconnect, engine starts up again no problem, after 10 min dies again. What is this, alternator? Distributor? Or bad battery? What should I try first?

Battey Goes Down – Car Won’t Start Sometimes

My situation is weird. I have a 2001 Trans Am WS6 Gen III vehicle. Sometimes it will not start even thou everything seems fine. It is shift gear (6 speed). I replaced the clutch switch and the solenoid and starter relays. When it will not start, there are no indications as to what is wrong. For instance, I do not hear the starter complaining or the solenoid spinning. It simply does not crank at all. I sometimes depress the clutch switch manually with my hands while turning the switch and the car on neutral. I suspect the clutch switch is not grounding itself properly.

Steering Wheel Shakes When Braking

I just put on a new wheel bearing on the driver side of my car. While coming off the freeway and putting […]

Posted in: Brakes