milesauto

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About milesauto
ASE Master Certified and have a L1 advance level certification in engine performance. Have been operating a full service general repair shop since 1978.
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Should fuse have blown first to prevent an electrical fire?
Good question....probaly not if they find evidence of water inside car.....lots of things can be ...
oil filter not snug
Did the gasket from the old oil filter stay stuck to engine? Next inspect the theads where the fi...
About how much is it to fix a fast oil leak?
Really depends on where it is leaking from.....oil pan plug gasket would be a cheap fix, but a re...
When fueling nozel shut of at anything above a trikle.what would cause that?
TSB 04-06-04-003A Tech. bullentin list new parts for fuel filler neck and hose for this problem. ...
High mileage and EGR servicing
My motto if its not broke don't try to fix it. Only certain vehicles have egr port issues and its...
my 2007 chevy cobaltss is eating up axles what can i do
Contact the manufacture of the kit for their sugestions.
what is a oil flush and fuel flush?
I question the need for either service. If you are not having problems with oil burning/oil comsu...
While apply the brakes you feel and hear a pulsation through the brake pedal.
Most likely cause is a wheel speed sensor if failing. Need to check stored fault code with compat...
Will replacing the crank & camshaft position sensors or timing chains fix P1340?
Likely the timing chain and guides will need to be replaced. Not uncommom on this car when it rea...
Front end, extreme inner tire wear, will new struts fix this?
I assume you had a wheel alignment after that work was done....also best have a good shop take a ...
Can half shaft be replaced by myself in driveway or best left to the pros?
I am a pro....and I happen to own same truck.....I would not attempt to do it in driveway. It all...
At low speed (turning into a parking spot) the tires will skid, no loose dirt.
Sounds as if your car is equipped with ABS brakes. (Anti Skid Brake System). Electronic controled...
Code says P0346, changed both camshaft position sensors. what casues low voltage
Could be cam timing is out on one bank. Not uncommon to see dow pin shear off that lines up sproc...
How do I flush or change transmission fluid and filter?
Good chance the problem is something other than the transmission. Changing the fluid would most l...
mini cooper s jammed steering after hit on the back
All things are possible. The power steering pump is eletronically controlled. The power and groun...
How would you tell if my truck needed new front wheel bearings?
useally they make a low roaring noise when driving. I have seen it come on gradually and the driv...
My AUDI A4 2001, got water in the brake booster and started to freeze the brakes
How in the world did water get into the booster? I would unbolt the master cylinder from the boos...
I have a 2005 quest van that cranks and but no start.it quit while driving it.
I suspect that your timing chain may have failed. Need to check compresson on both banks. If one ...
My car engine stopped while driving. When I tried starting it, it wouldn't start
Could be a number od different reasons. If the engine is cranking over(starter motor turns engine...
what's a rpm p0128 reading
P0128 is a coolant temp. fault code. Computer sees data from a sensor on engine that its monitors...
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