Question: I’m not sure if this the correct place to ask the mechanic a question. I have a 2001 solara. It makes a loud squealing noise, when the car is cold is really bad. I had the water pump changed. It noise doesn’t change when i turn the wheel, but does stop some when i …
Question: I let my 96 blazer run out of gas and now i cant get it started back any ideas Answer: Michael: Make sure that you have 4 or 5 gallons of gas in the tank. Raise the hood and find the fuel check valve on the fuel rail. It looks like an oversized tire valve. …
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Question: I let my 96 blazer run out of gas and now i cant get it started back any ideas Answer: Michael: Make sure that you have 4 or 5 gallons of gas in the tank. Raise the hood and find the fuel check valve on the fuel rail. It looks like an oversized tire valve. …
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Question I have a VW Jetta 2003 1.8T and every time I turn on the heat/fan it makes a weard squeeking noise but only when it on. The when i turn it of it stops. It also makes it when i have the heat or fan on and i take a turn then it makes …
Question: I have a 1996 Toyota Camry V6 with 210,000 miles. I recently changed the timing belt, drive belts, water pump, transmission filter and fluids, and tuneup with new plugs and air filter. I had no problem before the maintenance. A week later a check engine light came on and stayed on. I took it …
I know you have heard that groan or creak when opening a car door, especially in the winter time. Usually the best thing to do if to get a good spray lubracant and hose it down (I’ve found that P B Blaster is about the best). But! If you get caught without it like I …
Have you ever been in a car that went “click, click, click, click, click, click, click…†every time you turned the steering wheel to go around a corner? More often than not, that sound is a drive shaft calling out to the car owner “Notice me! Love me! I’m in desperate need of repair.†A …
You may have seen the commercial on television where the customer calls the mechanic’s garage and asks whether his car is fixed yet. The response he gets is “I’ve got two of my best men on you car right now.†The camera then cuts to the back of the garage where two fat guys are sitting …
The first bit of information was about having your motor oil changed every 3,000 miles. This is why you see so many quick lube centers around. It is the one best preventive maintance things you can do for your vehicle. Next to it is having the fluid in your transmission changed. Although it is refered …
I am a retired mechanic with about 30 years of experience. My specialities were front end and brakes where I was ASE certified. I also have a son who is currently an ASE Master Mechanic and a Toyota Master Mechanic. He will be giving some input as well. I will be giving maintenance tips as well …
