My Tempo has always started well but recently after it starts and runs for a few seconds, the engine dies if I don't have my foot slightly on the accelerator. If it does die though, I have a hard time getting it started again. The interesting part is if I disconnect the fuel filter, the...

How much better are these "high output" halogens compared to the regular ones? I'm not talking out the "HID XENON PLASMA 55w=90w" bulbs. Also, has anyone heard of "Nighthawk" or "HIR" halogens? Thanks!

I was just curious if anyone out there knows the name of the special body kit you could buy to put on the 96 Collectors Edition Corvette, and if the kit is still available or can be found.

Hi All: I recently complained about poor fuel economy with my wife's 05 Escape. I am making an appointment with the dealershipe to check this car out for poor fuel economy. I also noticed that when I start this car up, I get a very strong odor of gasoline. Is that normal? I will report that to the...

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Anyone have experience of knowledge of this stuff? I have a 1985 Corolla, 5 speed manual, that is tough to shift when ambient temperatures get low and occasionally grinds when shifting into first and third.

What the hell is going onwith these nonsensical postings that make no sense. Someone spamming the newsgroup? Too bad, it's a great group.

I have a 97 Sable and the panic alarm sounds off randomly whenever the car is locked. Is there an easy way to disable the alarm? I tried looking at the fuses but there is no separate fuse for the alarm. The dealer wants a minimum of $300 to check it out. Thanks--JJ

I can rev the engine from the engine compartment and there is almost a sec delay before the engine revs. Also there are times during acceleration the engine runs smooth and then sometimes it sputters. I am receiving trouble codes P-100(MAF sensor error circuit) P-110(IAT sensor error circuit) and...

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Someone is selling a 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity for $1000. They have stated that it will need new fuel injectors, that they froze together or something (don't remember). How much does such a repair typically cost? Is it a worthwhile thing for a car this age (it does seem in good shape otherwise & is...

Sometime in the next few months I'll be buying myself a 'new' used car. I could spend up to $4000 if it wasn't going to need a lot of cash upgrading and fixing bits and pieces. Being an auto-newbie, i wonder if the group has some collective advice on models/years that have good...

After a long drive through slush, salt and sand, power window got very slow and jerky. Tried to clean the outside gasket - not much help. It is a 97 Accord. Anything I can do to correct - hate to have to replace the power unit. thanks

My 1991 Plymouth Sundance RS 2.5 TBI w/ 198,000 miles on it had a blown head gasket since this past summer. After it was comfirmed that it was blown, I continued to drive the car. At first, the only symptoms I had was bubbles/foaming in the radiator and overflow bottle. The car was also running hot...

Hi All: Just wondering if anyone here has a Ford Escape and gets crappy fuel economy. I recently posted here about this. Any statistics anyone has is greatly appreciated. I have an 05 Escape Limited and my wife does mostly city driving. Fuel economy is very poor. 147. - 15.0 mpg. The dealer wants...

> levels would change. The car is sitting level so the oil should > drain back in the same way and the oil volume will shrink by the same > amount at the same temperature. > > So, why won't this method of checking tranny fluid work? Because there is a lot of unpredictability in how the torque...

I have a 98 Subaru Outback w/ automatic tranny. It has 107K miles. The check engine light came on about 1000 miles ago with Cyl. 2 and Cyl. 4 Misfire trouble codes. The engine also started idling very rough. I changed the platinum plugs about 4000 miles ago, so I think they're probably good. ...

I found this piece of advice concerning the resetting of the ECU of a Bravo (by disconnecting the battery for a while): "Once it has being reset the car will feel completley different i.e the steering will be very light and it will have alot more acceleration. It takes the ECU Between 200 - 400...

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After three years, two brake drum rebuilds, and $1000 (well, that includes replacing the front struts which were misdiagnosed as causing a severe wobbling after one of the rear brake drum rebuilds), I have finally solved the problem which caused the parking brake to not hold and therefore the...