Dana, I would be inclined to agree with your mechanic. A question though, have you had any coolant fluid issues...such as grunge or level changes? If so, you...
While a bad water pump often shows signs of leaking from a weep hole below the shaft, it is not always the case. The impellas can break off causing poor ...
Dear all, I'm interested in persons who could help me manage a park of cars. I'd be grateful if I could receive clues or main points from you. Thanks in...
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I've no idea what you are talking about. What is "a park of cars"? Kenneth Hayes deranger@... ... From: "ofaye1" <ofaye1@...> To:...
no panic...! can you locate the dippstick? that's all you've got!! unless it is a stick... then you are looking for a removable plug, usually at the side of ...
did you check the condition of your radiator? does the fan actually come on? i don't think it's the thermostat, because you say it cools off once you drive,...
We have a 2000 V/6 Malabu with auto trans that had a slight pulsing on shifting, we took it to a shop to flush & change the filter. When they pulled the pan...
I think it's a Modulater Valve pin Charlie Dean <jo266@...> wrote: We have a 2000 V/6 Malabu with auto trans that had a slight pulsing on shifting, we...
2000 Grand Am (66K km) - when I put key in ignition there is NO power at all (no lights, no power locks, etc). Sometimes the power will come back on - door...
Your description indicates the battery is bad, or run down due to alternator quit charging. You probably need to get a 'jump'; and take vehicle to repair shop,...
I need a bit of help…I have a 1998 Jeep Cherokee w/ 150K miles on it which has is on a regular maintenance schedule. With that said, I went out to start it...
Hi there A gynecologist was getting tired of his job and decided to switch careers. He'd always enjoyed tinkering with engines, so he enrolled in a school for...
The concern is that the check eng. Light keeps coming on. Runs ok? One code
121? Its throttle position sensor range high. Sensor was changed, no help,
new PCM...
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Steven, The sensor is a variable potentiometer(?sp). The engine computer wants to see a range of low to high voltage. In your case it goes too high. In the...
Hello, I am having a strange problem with the lights on my 2003 Cavalier. About six months ago I noticed that my low beam lights would not come on. The brights...
I don't think it is the alternator or battery. I tried jump starting and that didn't work - still no power. I also tried disconnecting and reconnecting the...
Hey Ya'll, I am rebuilding a 78 Chevy K20 Pickup that sat in one yard for a year, and then I bought it, and it has set around my yard over a year, while I...
There are times when a battery will not take a charge and cannot be jumped. Check the voltage of the battery. If it has greater than 12.5 volts then yes it is...
Is there gas in the tanks? Tanks have drain plugs? If so, drain much as you can by hose, then remove drain plug and empty tanks. Gas might not be as bad as...
Here's a follow-up...just for our database: the problem DID out to be the pump! Now that I've replaced it, the car steers like new! Thanks, Ken K., for your...
Hi! It concerns the management of several cars owning by only one person. ... The all-new Yahoo! Mail goes wherever you go - free your email address from your...
There is a gas treatment chemical you can buy at a auto parts store that conditions the fuel system for vehicles that are old or have been sitting for a while....
If you are talking about a car rental or leasing business then rountine maintenance is what you are seeking. The manufacturer has a schedule in most of their...
Ok guys, here is a tough one...... I have a 1999 Chevy Express van that will not start. The engine turns but will not start. It does not backfire, kick,...
Hello All, Fist of all thanks for the replies, sorry I didn't get back soon, just been busy at work. Anyway, the rad. cap has been changed...twice, w/no...
Hmm well all engines need the big five. Fuel Air Compression Spark Exhaust. You have fuel, and spark. What about the other three? You could use a compression...
Dana, Here's a definite fault that may be your problem and you need to get working correctly - Temp switch controlling the coolant fan? The fan does come on,...
