I hear "book rate" often and I understand it's supposed to be standard length of time to accomplish repairs. Is this available online? I'd like to use this...
It doesn't work that way. I think you mean a flat rate. How would you looking up a job in a flat rate manual let you know if you are being "gouged"? Kenneth...
David, '88 Taurus were prone to motor mount problems. I replaced mounts about 4 times in 112K miles of 85% highway driving. Never attempted to brake the...
David, There are 3 mounts(2 motor and 1 transmission) and the cost is anywhere from $35 to $70 each for the rubber bushings. If the metal is broken you will...
It was explained to me that the dealershiips use a guide that prescribes a given amount of time for every repair. Experienced guys easily beat this time,...
That is a flat rate system. Not every shop uses a flat rate system but it's for estimates mostly. I don't have to go out and look at your water pump and try to...
If I knew the book pegged the job at 1.5 hours and the quote was for 4 hours of labor I'd go somewhere else, regardless of labor rate. The corner cut-rate shop...
1)True or False: If your using ethanol gasoline known as E10 there is no need to add a dry gas such as (isopropol) because the ethanol will absorb any mositure...
Anybody know where I can find some 92 Chevy Pickup parts such as a driver's side arm rest (grey), driver's side door latch mechanism,interior driver's door...
Kenny, Try ebay for parts and Edmunds.com for prices. Preston ... driver's side arm rest (grey), driver's side door latch mechanism,interior driver's door...
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The car's computer puts a 5 volt reference signal to the throttle position sensor, the map sensor and the egr pintle position sensor.... if the computer...
Ford Windstar 200 with 3.8 engine; The ABS light comes on intermitantly sometime it comes on after about 5 minutes of driving and sometimes it won't come on...
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It could be lots of things. You can get the possibilities narrowed down initially by retrieving the trouble code(s) and a scan of the system. Also, there is a...
So far no completely correct answers. If anyone else would like to try here are the questions. 1)True or False: If your using ethanol gasoline known as E10...
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I bought this van from a buddy at work for $200 - It runs ok but does have its problems - First you need to know that there is a bypass switch that ignites the...
When the check engine light comes on again check for codes with a code reader. I heard of using a paper clip by touching A and B terminal. BUT I think it's...
Bill; You are correct! Did you know or guess? Here are the answers. 1)True or False: If your using ethanol gasoline known as E10 there is no need to add a dry...
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A little of both actually. I knew that there is still water in a tank of gas. I'd seen the underground storage tank printout at a local gas station and on it,...
This is weird but I think my car has stopped smoking from tailpipe and I have done nothing. Only thing that is different is that I am living temporarily far...
A neighbor has a V-6 engined 1999 Camry sedan that she purchased new that currently has 117 k miles. All of the required preventative maintenance has been...
