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Why is there Thick white smoke coming from tail pipes?what could this be?
This could actually be caused by the camshaft sensor... Did that light come on afterwards? Also, ...
ABC light
Leaky valve block, or one of the accumulators has failed. When does this happen?? $2,000 if do...
car runs fine but idles very rough at stops
Could be a vacuum leak, Idle Air Control Valve, spark plugs, bad/cheap gas (example: ARCO)... Thi...
Fans won't come on to cool car I've checkred fuses already and relays sensors l
Does your temp gauge ever reach the half mark? Or is it below/cold all the time?? What you sho...
How to change ignition coil
Looks like there is a recall notice for this: http://www.aveoforum.com/forum/f81/recall-notice...
I have a 1998 Camry with 166,000 miles. Slow auto transmission response
I agree with pushrod. Make sure they replace the internal filter and get that fluid drained an...
The cruise stopped working on 2003 GMC Sierra. Is there a fuse and where is it
Sounds to me like your brake light switch (located towards the top of your brake pedal). Check...
The last few days when I drive my SUV anywhere and allow it to idle for a few minutes. Once I leave where I was at I can only make it 10-15 miles down the road. Car will shut off and my TCS off, check engine, and AWD lights come on. I can turn back....
This sounds to me like a crankshaft or camshaft position sensor. Especially because it shuts off ...
I have a nose coming from the engine it sounds like its knocking but its not
This sounds to me like the upper end of the engine. Usually happens from the oil draining back...
My car is throwing 4 codes PO171, PO174,..PO741, PO300. What parts should i buy?
P0171 & P0174 It's very likely that the problem is caused by an intake leak. If there are no int...
WHY WONT MY CAR START?
Sounds to me like a bad starter. Was it starting fine before this happened? Or did you notice ...
How many qrts of oil does 97 3.5 RL take with filter change as well?
The manual calls for 4.7 quarts with a filter change. But, everyone I know puts exactly 5 quarts ...
If I provide a remanufactured, OEM engine (v8, 5.7 liter), how many hours should it take for a shop to swap it out with my current (bad) one?
Every car is different. I'm glad you're deciding to go with a remanufactured, instead of rebuildi...
is the instrament panel on a regular fuse or fuse block
Sadly, you probably shorted out the circuit board or even the motors that move the guages... I...
car runs smooth, then starts missing at cruising speed. I excelerate past it
Sounds to me like it has some dirty deposits. You need to clean out the intake manifold and su...
Rod knock noise
Probably caused by running out of oil. You could of had a oil leak, either while you drive or whi...
pickup getting hot How do I change thermostat?
Are you sure its caused by a CLOSED thermostat? They usually fail in the OPEN position, making th...
fuel pump will not prime at all,used to hear for 2 seconds,now nothing.
I'm curious where you got the fuel pump? Sounds like it was just a refurbished one, which probabl...
please!any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!replaced serpintine belt,recharged battery,car turns over,no fire,checked fuses,sprayed carb cleaner,battery died trying to start turns over great,no fire.cars now been on charger 4 1/2 hrs,any ideas?imo
Sounds like your not getting spark. Possibly your coil packs. Pretty common failure on these cars.
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