Front Range Fleet and Auto

"A tune up with new factory spark plugs and plug to coil boots should run around $140 parts and labor. The tune up is due at 100k miles."

"On these engines, shorted injectors are very common. The resistance should be around 12 ohms +/- 1 ohm. When the injectors short, the ecm goes into ckt protection and will cause a stall condition. ..."

"Double check the firing order on the distributor cap, maybe a plug wire is out of order. If you think its running worse than before the distributor cap was replaced. The distributor spins clockwise..."

"Is it a sedan or wagon? Parts and labor should be around $150.00 to $180.00 for the wiper switch asm."

"Do you have the code number?"

"To replace the water pump on this vehicle, you need a holding tool for the water pump gear. The repair should run about $350.00 with a new GM water pump. Give us a call if you have any questions."

"I think the brake light bulb is the one on the end of the socket that has two screw holes. A good way you can check it is to wedge a snow bush or similar between the brake pedal and the seat (with ..."

"My chart shows the 2.5L engine is a "Free-Wheeling" or non-interference engine. The valves should be ok if the timing belt breaks."

"Give us a call and set up a time to bring it in. I will pull the codes for you for free. It should only take a few minutes. Diagnostics fees are extra."

"Are you trying to reset the fuel trims? Have you replaced the oxygen sensor(s)? The fuel trims will relearn over time, or can be reset with a scan tool."

"The most common cause of a clunk noise in the front end of these vans is the sway bar links. The pivots on the links wear out and they make a pop or clunking noise. Give us a call, we would be happ..."

"Does is sound like the engine is turning over fast or erraticly. (could be signs of the timing belt) The 1.5L DOHC is an Interference engine and can have valve damage if the timing belt slips. I wo..."

"Both cars you listed (1988 Electra Park Ave and 1990 Century) both use an electeric fuel pump inside the fuel tank. The fuel tank must be drained and removed to replace the fuel pump."

"The automatic tensioner is spring loaded. You should be able to find a belt tool at any automotive parts store."

"If you stop in we can pull the code for you. Give us a call."

"The EGR is on top of the intake manifold. Once you remove the EGR you can use a stiff steel brush to clean out the passages of the intakemanifold. (a non-opening EGR or pluged EGR passages can caus..."

"This engine has issues with the spark plug wires and ignition coils. The ignition system will be more noticeable under heavy loads low rpm. I have seen a few injector problems, but mostly ignition ..."

"It may have a wiring problem in the shifter handle causing the concern. Are you able to get overdrive after messing with the shifter? We would could take a look at it if you want to bring it in. Gi..."

"Standard cab 2.0 pounds. Extended cab 2.25 pounds."

"If the engine is a 8 cylinder, the purge solenoid is on top of the engine under the plastic cover (behind the throttle body). If is is a 6 cylinder, the purge solenoid is on the drivers side of the..."

"Is the engine a 4 cylinder? The water pump is driven by the timing chain on the 4 cylinder engine only. If the engine has high mileage, it is good practice to replace the chain and chain tensioner ..."