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2007 TOYOTA CAMRY - Air Bag Recall Notice

Recall Date:     APR 03, 2006
Recall ID # 06V096000 - AIR BAGS
Potential Units Affected: 133

Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING […]

Does Fuel Injector Service Really Help?

Fuel injection services are growing in popularity for the following reasons in the order of motive.
1) Increases service center’s profit
2) It’s an easy sell with today’s gas prices
3) Offsets manufacturers’ maintenance reductions
4) Poor gas quality
5) Poor adherence to vehicle maintenance
Notice that “It’s required” did not make the list. That’s because fuel injection services are not […]

Is nitrogen gas Used in Car Air Bags flamable?

The nitrogen gas produced by an airbag inflator is NOT flammable. Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the air we breathe, oxygen is about 20%, and the remaining 2% is every other otmospheric gas (like argon, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, etc.). 

Acura does not crank when I turn the key

Question:
My 1994 Acura Integra does not crank when I turn the key; however it does start using compression starting. When I turn the key I get a noise that seems to come from the left hand side of the dash. I suspect the starter relay or solenoid. The ABS light stayed on after compression starting. […]

Which Hybrid or E85 is better?

Question:
Which do you think is better, I don’t care about brand just want your opinion, considered diesel but the cost of that is just as bad as regular
Answer:
tough call, I personally like cars that run on E85 but now am seeing stuff in the news about production of E85, so who knows they are cheaper […]

2007 Jeep Liberty - Recall Notice on Transmission

Recall ID # 06V341000 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Date:SEP 07, 2006
Model Affected:2007 JEEP LIBERTY
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOCK UP OF THE DRIVE WHEELS IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH AND THE […]

New 2009 Ford Shelby GT500

 MSRP: $42,685 - $47,510

Invoice: $38,500 - $42,794

The 2009 Shelby GT500 is a 2-door, 4-passenger sports car, or convertible sports car, available in two trims, the Coupe and the Convertible.
Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 5.4-liter, V8, 500-horsepower, supercharged engine. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2009 Shelby […]

Honda launches zero-emission FCX Clarity

Have to hand it to Honda — the company promised its zero-emissions vehicle, the FCX Clarity, would be available this summer, and they technically beat that deadline by about a week. The future-y sedan, which is powered by hydrogen fuel cells, is now available in limited quantities (only a few dozen this year, which were […]

Free auto wiring diagrams?

Question:
Looking for a download of wiring diagram for a 94 Mitsubishi Mirage. Need to fix my daughters car ! This is a 1.5L m/t a/c bare bones car no frills at all.
Autozone nor the library have any info on it where I live, so if you have any better resources I’d appreciate the help.
Answer:
I have found Freeautomechanic.com in […]

Why will my car battery not charge!!?

Question:
My battery was replaced 10 months ago. It has been sitting so I tried to jump start it several times but the battery remains flat as soon as I shut the car off. Any ideas?
Answer:
Clean your battery terminals and clamps very well.
When the headlamp switch is on and the lights
dim slowly when the key is […]


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