Archive for the 'Auto Repair' Category

Looking to install reverse beepers on our fleet of cars and trucks

QUESTION:
Looking to install reverse beepers on our fleet of cars and trucks also vans does chevrolet use multi plexing wiring to reverse lights or do i need to install a relay? Pick ups S10-3500 series and vans all range from 1999-2008
ANSWER:
No need for a relay. Just Ground it to the frame and connect your positive […]

the car acts like the clutch is slipping. 2007 ford mustang

QUESTION:
2007 Ford Mustang with a saleen supercharger. spec 2 clutch. when I power shift the car from 2nd to 3rd the car acts like the clutch is slipping. I installed the heavier duty after market disc and pressure plate but the problem still exist. The car only has 9200 miles on it. driven once or […]

Should I keep the dexcool antifreeze in my vehicle?

QUESTION:
I have a 2001 Chevrolet Impala 3.4. Should I keep the dexcool antifreeze in my vehicle? Or should I change it to the green stuff, perhaps the prestone. Currently my plan is to remove the dexcool by pulling the radiator plug out and draining it each time my car runs until it comes out clear. […]

1990 900 turbo leaking hydraulic fluid

QUESTION:
1990 900 turbo leaking hydraulic fluid. seems to be toward the radiator end of the engine. replaced clutch master cylinder, that was not the problem. any suggestions? 
ANSWER:
Only 1 thing on your car uses hydraulic fluid. That is the transmission, the brakes and clutch use brake fluid (highly corrosive nothing like hyd fluid). If the master […]

2000 4×4 Isuzu Trooper 3.8 Liter. When it starts up it idles fine

QUESTION:
I own a 2000 4×4 Isuzu Trooper 3.8 Liter. When it starts up it idles fine, however, when you put it in gear the RPM goes up and you have to keep your foot on the brake pedal because it feels like it wants to go and move fast. Very unusual to experience. Not sure […]

told mechanic that I had to completely press petal to floor before the brakes would grab

QUESTION:
Had my brakes done 3 weeks ago on my 1997 Buick, told mechanic that I had to completely press petal to floor before the brakes would grab. He told me it was because he had to change my break fluid. Then the other day I was on my way home and went to use my […]

Key won’t come out of ignition

Question:
2000 grand am. Key won’t come out of ignition. can remove it by pushing button on underside of steering column. Electrical release solenoid beside Ignition  switch is working fine, where is the signal coming from that activates the release? 
Answer:
There are 2 bulletins. One is for making sure the shifter is totally engaged in the park […]

How can I tell if my car’s alternator is charging?

How can I tell if My Car’s alternator is charging ?

There are a couple of ways you can do this. One is by using a multi-meter set to DC Volts. If the meter shows less than 13 Volts it is not charging(this is done with the engine running). Another indication is if the icon on […]

How is the 1990 Ford Escort ignition key tumblers replaced

Question:
How is the 1990 Ford Escort ignition key tumblers replaced. I’ve removed the covers & tried to release tumblers by depressing the release pins through both open ports in canting, but tumbler unit won”t pull out in any position. How do I release tumbler assy? 
Answer:

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
If equipped with a tilt steering column, […]

I need to locate the low side port of the a/c on a 3.5 liter Oldsmobile Intrigue

Question:
I have a unit to test a/c refrigerant level/pressure and if it needs more or needs other repairs. I need to locate the low side port of the a/c on a 3.5 liter 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue engine to attach the unit. Can you tell me where it is?  Already Tried: Looked under the hood and […]


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