honda accord 94 automatic. I'm uncertain if it's the timing belt but I can hear a very loud squealing of the belt that's located near the driver side tire. I can see the belt if I stand beside the driver side tire. I had my balance shaft belt and timing belt replaced at the same time last...

Hello I have a 1995 cavalier. The cooling fan is not turning on even when the engine is red hot!. its electrical driven, and I am sure theres has to be a switch somewhere that tells it when to turn it on / off. I cannot seem to be able to find it. Any one has any ideas? Any help is highly...

Need help with my 4.0L V6 5 speed 4WD 190,000 mile Ranger. Over the last couple thousand miles the truck has been losing power. Now it will not go over 70mph and it takes some time and effort to get to 55mph. Gas mileage has dropped from 18 to less than 12mpg. It idles fine and does not seem...

1975 Buick Regal's brake light goes on until you 'pump' the pedal once or twice, then I hear/feel a thump and it goes off. Feels like the vacuum seal isn't happening? I replaced the rubber inside the brake fluid cover, as I was told it was the problem, but the light still goes on, etc. Any ideas?...

This afternoon I happened to look at my temp gauge and see it approaching the red area. There was no noticable change in performance only the temp gauge nearing red line. I immediately cranked up my heater and the needle dropped to around 3/4 range (1/2 being normal operating temp).

The vacuum hose leading from the Advancer port to the TVTV valve for the spark control (emissions)system was deteriorated. The end of the hose was brittle. I pulled it off the advancer port pipe at the base of the carburetor, and the pipe looked clear. Replaced hose. Now I can't get any vacuum...

A friend of mine is asking for help with a tire that loses pressure erratically. It will be fine for days, even weeks, and then loses pressure. Inflate it, and it is good for days or weeks again. He has taken it into a tire shop but they couldn't find anything wrong. Suggestions? Dan (This...

I have a 2000 Dodge Durango that is getting about 7 MPG. The check engine light is on. When I check the code it is 0171. I have had it at the local Dodge dealer on and off for the past 9 months. They have done the following: Replaced both oxygen sensors 3 times.. Replaced the Cat Converter 2...

Hello, My car broke down last night. I was wondering if anyone could give me some hints as to what's going on. I've searched through the group, but the best I can come up with, is a possible ball or CV joint problem. The car is a '97 Ford Escort. Here's what happened:

Hi, My van wouldn't start the other day. I turned the key but the starter wouldn't turn over. All the lights worked and the headlights didn't dim when I tried it. I tried putting it in neutral but still nothing. I kept trying for over 1/2 hour and nothing. I had it towed about 7 miles to the...

I have a 97 Dodge van with an odd problem. Once it is driven for several miles, it will only run at idle and wide open. In between these 2 throttle positions it hesitates, backfires thru intake and exhaust. It has had 2 fuelpump/filters,distributor,throttle postion sensor,distributor cap and rotor...

On my 1991 Plymouth Sundance RS 2.5 TBI, I bought a K&N air filter from Autozone (they had to special order it) and have been running it for a little while to see how it performed. K&N claims that you get better air flow with them. Unfortunately, during the time I've been using it, I haven't...

HI I have a 1992 Honda Accord. The ABS light has started to come on. If I start the car, and dont drive it does not come on but after about 30 seconds of driving it comes on and stays on. I followed the instructions in another post and used a paper clip to short the connector by the passenger...

Not a question per se, but a rant...... I got a hold of an automotive machinist last week regarding the installation of a spark plug insert for my dad's old Civic head. I currently have a bargain basement Helicoil setup but the insert seemed too large of diameter to install it in the extremely...

In a previous post, I had mentioned that after I had my timing belt replaced, the engine started making horrible noises, like a blender, particularly audible when I drive real slow. When I press the gas, I could hear a distinct whistling. I brought it back to mechanic who said, "oh, i'm sorry, I...

I took the radiator out to have a leak fixed. Put it back in. The lower oil cooler line as I was tightening it felt like it was "striped" I took it out and it seemed to tighten when I put it back in but now I am worried about it. I drove it about 20 miles today with no problems. Does anyone know...

Looking for some help with a friend's car. The speedo does not drop below 10 and appears to be reading off by at least 10 or more mph while driving. When stopping, speedo needle will drop normally to about 15, then pause, then drop to 10. From what I have been told, the temp gauge is also...

thanks for all the information. greatly appreciated

Hey, I have a 1996 Ford Windstar with 130,000 miles on it. It is starting to pull to the right and the tires are wearing uneven. The steering is also very loose these days. If I replace the struts then get it aligned will that help? I would like to do the job myself (except the alignment). What...

I have a 98 4 cyclinder camry approaching 150k and I was hoping folks could chime in and make sure I'm covering all my bases regarding Camry maintenance. At 99-100K, I utilized my extended warranty contact and did a full tune up and got everything covered under warranty including timing belts,...