I recently purchased a 1997 Chevy Siverado 4x4. It's a really nice truck. I drive with my parking lights on all the time, even on sunny days. I would like to...
There are EASY ways and hard ways. The manufacturer would just hook up their computer, then switch them off. Done. But that costs you a trip to the dealer. ...
That is a great question!My Blazer is the same way. ... a really nice ... time, even on sunny ... daytime running lights ... just as bright as the ... Is there...
1)True or false: When resetting the tire pressure monitoring systems, don't touch the key fob button. 2) True or false: When having an emmissions test in a...
Hogan; You are correct. It's been awhile since you were the first to get one of these monthly's! Question number 1 was from the blog and question number 3 was...
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I have a 2000 Pontiac FB TransAm WS6. It overheats with the AC on. I noticed the fan does not come on when I turn on the AC. It will eventually turn on when...
I bought a 1990 Camry a couple of months ago for my visit here in the U.S. It has been running just fine, but today it overheated for the first time. I don't...
Doug, Welcome to the US and let's hope this overheating will be your only problem. (1) When the engine was overheating, did you notice if the radiator fan(s)...
Doug, If have more questons, pleae identify if you have the 4-cyl or V-6 engine. Did little more checking, and the condensor fan(s) are two speed. Doesn't...
John, Thanks for your reply. I didn't notice if the radiator fans were running. I'm not sure how to tell. The air-conditioner was on though, blowing cold air...
Hey Mike... I did locate the "DRL" fuse. I felt a little silly asking the question when the solution was that easy, but pulling that fuse out did work. ...
John, I am not sure if my car is 4-cyl or 6-cyl. I suppose I should be able to tell that, hold on... I'll go check! <pause while checking> OK. It's 4-cyl. I...
Doug, You can hear the fans running. Also see them running by opening the hood and looking though the framework they are mounted on, Ususlly you can hear the...
Doug, I'd use fresh water until you get the overheating problem fixed. Then, I'd drain the fluid and replace with 50/50% mixture of coolant/antifreeze. If...
You should be using 50/50 antifreeze. Why? because using antifreeze will raise the boiling point of the coolant. Boiling Point 100° C (212° F) plain water ...
Doug, Just add water to the fluid present in the radiator. The fluid getting hot and boiling hasn't changed the water - it still works when it gets warm and...
John, OK. I put coolant into the radiator. It didn't seem to need much. The reservoir bottle seemed to be empty, so I filled it too, to between the low and...
Maybe and maybe not. You need to drive the car in city stop and go driving, along with taking it out on the highway for an extended period and see if your...
I recently bought this 1995 Pontiac TranSport SE with 154,000 miles on it. It's in pretty good overall condition and has average miles for its age, so I'm...
