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I am looking at purchasing a 1995 Ford Escort Wagon. The only problem is that it was in an accident and the rear brake line has been severed. How much will it cost to fix the Rear brake line. Can you please break out parts and service. The seller says that he has some of […]
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I have a 1983 Nissan 280ZX coupe, automatic with digital speedometer. The speedometer does not register correctly and bounces up and down. I don”t know if the speedometer was changed before I bought the car. The speedometer cable is hooked directly to the speedometer. I have gotten some information, on line, that there is supposed […]
Check the operation of the vacuum brake booster and vacuum brake booster check valve. Replace worn or failed parts.
Check brake linings and brake surface areas for glazing and replace worn or damaged parts.
Check for seized hydraulic parts and linkages, and clean or replace as needed.
Replacing Brake Vacuum Booster
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I have a 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 less than 10000 miles has black colored sludge I can see in my coolant system causing problems with apparently so much blockage of this that causing it to overheat ?
Answer:
The most common cause for this would be an internal leak in the radiator, meaning the transmission fluid is contaminating the coolant […]
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When I hit bumps in the road, the driver side rear suspension clicks. What could cause that and is it a problem?
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Noise issues are difficult to pin point without actually hearing it for yourself, but there are a few things you can check that are common.
1) Make sure the exhaust is not loose and there […]
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I need to locate a Knock Sensor on my 1991 Olds Ciera with a 3300 engine.
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This sensor is a piezoelectric sensor located near the back of the engine (transaxle end). It generates electrical impulses which are directly proportional to the frequency of the knock which is detected. A buffer then sorts these signals and eliminates all […]
The summer season of highway hell has officially arrived—and $4/gallon prices at the pump certainly aren’t making life on the road any easier. As the next generation of hypermilers develops new ways to hack your car’s fuel economy, our guest MPG geek breaks down the vehicle mods, driving habits and common-sense fixes you need to […]
Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated
Under-inflated tires require more energy to roll, which translates into more frequent fill-ups. You can improve your fuel economy by about 3.3 percent if you keep your tires inflated properly, according to the DOE. The psi number noted on the sidewall of your tires is the maximum pressure of the tire […]
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Where can I find brake replacement procedures. I want to try and do my own brake job but don’t want to mess anything up either?
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A great source for Brake Job Procedures. Or you can purchase an Online Auto Repair Manual that offers step by step procedures for whatever you are looking to fix. See Auto […]
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I have a 2004 Hyundai Elantra. Is it possible to adjust the clutch?
Answer:
There are no adjustments. If the clutch is not working properly, you will need to have it replaced.
The Clutch Is Operating Properly If:
It will stall the engine when released with the vehicle held stationary
The shift lever can be moved freely between 1st and […]
