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By November 30, 20080 Comments Read More →

1996 Chevy Camaro – Blown Head Gasket or EGR Problem?

About two months ago the check engine light on my 1996 3.8L V6 Chevy Camaro came on. I went to an auto parts store where they read the code and told me I needed a new EGR valve because mine was only function at 10% of what it should be. Well, my mechanic disagreed, saying the EGR valve should not go bad after only 90,000 miles.

Posted in: Running Problems
By October 27, 20081 Comments Read More →

2006 Nissan Altima Engine Won’t Start Sometime

2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 4cyl automatic, bought new in December 2006, it has 52,000 miles on it, has received scheduled care from the dealer it was bought from, Monday of this week the wife went to go to work.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
By October 10, 20081 Comments Read More →

1997 Lexus SC400 Electrical Problems

My question concerns the 97 Lexus SC400 listed below. The functions, controls and display lights stopped working on the climate control unit in the dash above the stereo. It looks like it is simply a blown fuse, but I have checked them as far and as much as I could figure out how and which ones to check.

By September 25, 20082 Comments Read More →

Cadillac Fleetwood ABS and Brake Light Come On

I have a Cadillac Fleetwood, 8 Cylinder, 4-2 liter which has soft squishy brake pedal and both the brake and the antilock brake light comes one only when the brakes are applied and does not stay on.

Posted in: Brakes
By September 25, 20084 Comments Read More →

1999 Isuzu Rodeo Runs Bad And Engine Surges

I have a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo (used) that has 100,000 mi and has been having the same problems for 3 years now. The car will shake or shutter violently at stoplights or stop signs and idles really high.

Posted in: Running Problems
By September 3, 20087 Comments Read More →

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Noise On Turns

Just wanted to know your opinion on a problem I am having. I currently own a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo and its been a worthy on and off-road vehicle. Lately I have been noticing the Jeep lugging when I turn the wheel hard to a full turn.

Posted in: Front End Problems
By September 2, 20080 Comments Read More →

No Compression 1997 Infinity Q45 Engine

I would like to explore getting the engine of my 1997 Infinity Q45 maintenanced, rather than junking this car. I live in the Woodlands TX area, and could bring the car to your shop, but I can’t find your location on your web site.

By September 2, 20080 Comments Read More →

Suzuki Maruti Bent Frame After Accident

I have a Maruti Suzuki 800, standard version. It was first bought in October, 2003 and i bought it from an authorized reseller in January 2008. So far it has clocked 31000 km. Recently, the car had a major accident, the front left wheel hit the curb , thus it was damaged and also the wheel shaft was bent.

Posted in: Front End Problems

2000 Dodge Dakota Engine Overheating – Water Pump is New

I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota Sport and she is driving my insane. She was running hot, coolant pouring out. I took her in to the repair shop and had the water pump replaced and radiator cap replaced but the engine recently overheated again.

Posted in: Over Heating

Blown Head Gasket Symptoms

I usually get my oil changed at Jiffy Lube because they are convenient and I can’t crawl under my car and change my oil like I used to. I got it changed there a few months ago and shortly thereafter my car started to overheat and the heater stopped working. If I revved the engine really high it would cool off and if I was idling the engine would get really hot but the heater still blew cold air this was in February in Utah.

Posted in: Head Gaskets