Archive for the "Maintenance & Repairs" Category

26
Sep

I got a new Honda Civic this past July. I’ve about 1500 miles on it and my oil life says 80%. People tell me that I should get it changed now because its a new automobile and its been 3 months. Should I? I'm not sure if I drive it to have the oil changed […]

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26
Sep

Where is the 1991 Accord fuel pump? If it's in the fuel tank does the tamk need to be lowered to gain access or is there a door in the trunk? I'm looking at buying one and the guy states it won't run because it needs a fuel pump. I see in […]

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26
Sep

The Hub/Bearing assembly with sensor runs about $250 give or take depending on brand and quality level. Labor is 0.8 hours/side IIRC at whatever your local labor rate is.
Answer: Goto
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26
Sep

Not really.
Most people don’t know how to massage MPGs out of the powerband of an engine with a stickshift.
Newer electronic auto trans are pretty good on gas now.
My 2003 v6 F150 rates at 15/20 with the auto, 16/20 with the manual for MPG figures.
Answer: You MAY get better mileage out of a manual if you […]

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26
Sep

so here's the thing. the first time ti stopped working, the obvious choice was to change the battery, so we did. and it worked perfectly……for about a few days. so then we went ot purchase another battery, and now it doesn't work AT ALL. soooo why?? i think i will take it to the dealership […]

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26
Sep

My automobile is leaking antifreeze fluid from the thermostat housing gaskit. The price I got for repairs is $241. Is that a fair price?
Answer: If your going to a shop thats probaly fair. You probaly got one difficult to get to. You might have to disassemble things to get to it. Take into […]

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26
Sep

is it the mass air flow sensor or something different. It has a slight miss to it, but is also random. Not as bad when in park, but seems worse with A/C. what all could cause this.
Answer: I'd get it to a shop and have the codes pulled to see what is causing this. It […]

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26
Sep

I have an old murray 10/30 10hp ride on lawn mower which is in good condition and the engine works fine. it charges the Battery but only a by a tiny, if i turn it off and then on a few minutes later it will come on but if i leave it over night it […]

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26
Sep

Hey!
I have a 97 Chrysler Concorde LXI and 2-3 days ago the battery light came on. Before I had a chance to get it looked at, the whole vehicle died. (power steering, CD player, the whole deal). I replaced the battery with a brand new one, but while I was putting the new one in, […]

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26
Sep

can this problem be solved by using sealants ? and which product?
Answer: Sealents. I just dont trust those products. If you dont care for your car and you are stuck in some strange spot and u just want to temporarily stop the leak and an absolute emergency, ONLY then use a sealant.
I would strongly […]

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