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What car maintenance should an owner do?
Every Auto Manufacturer lists their required maintenance on their web sites and in the Owners Manual the maintenance service...
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Is there a service bulletin or recall for 1998 Chevrolet Blazer windshield wipers?
try this link Try the site"mycarstats.com" Intermittent wipers history of bad module under the hood upper driver side. Cost to...
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How much does title insurance cost?
Title insurance rates vary from state to state and market to market. In some states, the fees are set by the AGENT, and are...
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How do you choose a car repair shop?
NOTE: This is written from a consumer point of view. All text between ( ) is written from an industry professional point of...
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What is covered under a used car warranty?
Dealers may offer a full or limited warranty on all or some of a vehicle's systems or components. Most used car warranties are...
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How do you replace a crank sensor?
remove the plug unscrew the bolts and put back the way you remove it . Depending on what car you have, the crank angle sensor is...
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Where can you buy freon to charge your air conditioner?
R12 is almost impossible to buy, unless you go to a large-scale auto parts supplier like Napa. But they won't sell it to you...
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Is it better to refill your gas tank before it gets near empty?
Running on empty there is some strange opinions with the answers so far ---for the last 20 years or so most fuel pumps are...
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Can you repair a totaled car?
keep in mind that "total loss" only means that it costs more to repair your car than it is worth on the market. that 89 beretta...
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How could water get into your car on the floor of the driver's side?
Vacume up all the water, even in the matting underneth, dry it completely dry towels will pick most of what is left after...
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What does a sound like water boiling mean?
Yeah it could mean a waterpump is bad, but not likely, you best get that overheating taken care but quick. It should never...
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What do you do with a vehicle that hasn't been driven in a long time?
White smoke usually means the motor is burning coolant. If you can't look the vehicle over well enough, take it to an independent...
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Will the speedometer change if you put on larger rims?
Not if you do it right. If the vehicle is a Chrysler, most independent mechanics can reset tire size in the vehicle's computer to...
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What could cause a car to run sluggish then make knocking noises have white smoke from the engine then die and not start again?
check your oil is it foamy? examine your coolant. Does it smell like oil? is the smoke sweet smelling? Knocking has nothing...
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What would cause a car to idle heavily?
The egr has nothing to do with idling high, the egr valve is not used at all at no load. and if there was something wrong with...
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How would you fix a car that burns a lot of oil?
Have the motor overhauled and if it is worn too much for an overhaul, replace the motor. If you want to do it yourself, get a...
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What causes a vehicle to lose heat?
This happened to us on our Toyota. We had to replace the Thermostat. But make sure you follow the directions carefully b/c if it...
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Can you modify your car so it will go faster?
Take out the governor with it it usaully stops at a safe speed for the engine to run at but without it the car will go faster and...
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Why would the temperature gauge read cold when the antifreeze is low?
The temperature sender (the sensor that sends the temperature signal to the gauge) has to be immersed in coolant in order to...
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Why would your car run badly for the first few minutes?
A bad idle is caused by a problem with fuel or spark these are two different systems, both with multiple components. Let�s look...
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Why would a car accelerate without pressing the gas?
Two things: The accelerator cable is frayed or sticking. Change it or lube it alot. Your idle is too high. Have it...
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Which liquid copper additive works best?
Bardahl,s STOP LEAK WITH THE PELLETS is the best stop leak I have ever used,I have had it seal water pumps which is tough.Best of...
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Why would your engine race while in neutral?
Vacuum leak. Sensor going bad that will make a fuel adjustment that in not needed. It tells the computer to add fuel, when the...
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How hard would it be to replace a gasket?
It's extremely easy, a 5 year old could do it. Getting to the gasket, however, is usually the trick. I assume you mean head...
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Is leaking oil a sign of a bad transmission?
Not using the dipsticks for the oil and transmission, while seeing leaks are a sign... Check your fuids and keep them clean and...
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Why does the engine temperature go down when driving in the winter?
It could be a stuck open thermostat that not allowing the temp to get up to normal operating temp be sure to check the raditor...
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Why would your car not accelerate beyond 20 miles an hour even when you step on the gas?
happened with my dads auto transmission.. it was shot and it wouldn't shift out of the 1st automatic gear, hence, not being able...
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Why does the floor on the passenger side get wet when it rains?
I had a '92 Corsica that had that problem, it was the weather stripping along the door that was causing the problem. If it...
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Can you recommend a reliable car repair shop in Dallas?
Jason runs JPImportz Dallas Lexus/Toyota Repair Service and Performance located in 3521 security st garland, TX 75042...
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Why would a car hesitate when at a stop?
If your car hesitates when the brakes are applied, and or when you are driving it acts like it is giving itself gas, or...
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Why does the car hesitate or power down when accelerating with a cold engine?
If I remeber right there is a technical service bulletin about water getting into the ecm. If I am right he may find the computer...
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If you find oil leaking from the bottom of a car could it be from the head gasket or the transmission?
The leaks could start from anywhere due to wind blowing through the engine compartment while driving. Try to trace the source and...
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What could be damaged when a car is 'bottomed out'?
If you have a late model Audi A4 or A6 or a VW Passat, it is possible to crack the engine oil pan and/or the transmission...
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Why would a diesel car lose power?
dirty fuel filter, needs oil change. loss of compresson ie. worn rings, leaking head gasket, burnt valves incorrectly...
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What causes white or gray smoke to come out of the valve cover pvc opening and hose to the air cleaner?
Assuming it's not on fire... I would replace the pcv first, if smoke persist open radiator cap, with engine running (cold of...
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What causes a problem with the hazard button?
I have the same car with the same problem. I found out that heat from dash and poor design of the hazard switch location cause...
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Why would 4x4 work in high range but not in low range?
Possibly bad transfer case. If a GM compact (T) truck, consider a bad 4x4 switch. If an Explorer you might have a bad...
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Do rear wheel drive cars have rear wheel bearings?
Yes, all wheels run on wheel bearings. The noise could be a worn or damaged bearing, rust on the brake drum or disk, sticking...
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What would cause oil to leak into the antifreeze reservoir?
Consider if it is engine oil or transmission oil or power steering oil. Transmission oil or power steering oil would indicate a...
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What are the sign of a tune up done wrong and how much damage can it do to your engine?
Signs of a poorly tuned engine: lack of power, poor idle, hard to start when cold or hot, poor gas mileage, or engine 'just...
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Are fuel lines usually hard to get off?
This duckbill thing... oftentimes a metal clip inside will be damaged. If it is extremely difficult to remove, you may need to...
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Why would a truck blow oil but run great at high speeds?
If you mean engine oil then this is because the crank mechanism in the engine need to be lubricated for efficient firing of the...
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If you replaced both cv's and now the car shudders on acceleration then replaced both again and still same thing what could be the problem?
Is this an automatic tranny? If so, an incorrect fluid type may have been put into the trans after replacing the axles causing a...
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What causes a car to backfire?
usually late ignition timing could cause this or an excessive amount of fuel in the exhaust system. backfire can be caused by...
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Why would the keys move freely in the ignition?
dude i just went through the same thing last week unless the ignition itesl has been replaced since it left the plant 10 yrs...
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What are the possible reasons a car could be idling high?
Hey Shelly==It could be many things depending on the make, madel and engine you have.Goodlluck Joe Answer Always check for...
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How can you tell if your engine is warped after blowing a headgasket and if it is worth repairing?
Get a good straight edge and some feeler gauges. Lay them across the surface of the head in all orientations. (across...
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Could changing gaskets cylinder heads and flushing the engine oil have caused a problem with the engine oil light?
get an oil change and see if you get the same result any time you flush an engine the posibility of getting gunk on the oil pump...
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What causes a sticking pedal and how do you fix it?
Hey Michelle==It really depends on what kind of car but probably the clutch and brake pedals are binding where they pivot. and...
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How do you add fluid to a convertible top motor?
Thanks for the info. My top doesn't always go down, but of course today when I took it to the dealership it worked. Where do I...
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Why would the engine while accelerating bog down and loose power then regain all the power at once?
If your car is fuel injected, the electronic throttle position sensor on the throttle body could be bad. The check engine light...
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What should the temperature of air from the heat vents be?
1 - Automobiles: COLD TO HOT or if you want to be technical between 62+- to 92 +- farenheight on average. if its too cold the...
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What part would make your car not pass smog regulations because of hydrocarbons?
i had to replace a lot of vacume lines to get mine to pass Could be o2 sensor, bad spark plugs, rich idle(too much gas), bad...
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Why would a car take 10 seconds to start and cough when it is cold?
the spark plugs may be bad/or failing, and the engine is warm enough to sustain (SP?) itself and let it run at a ideal...
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Is there a law that gives you 3 days to return a car you just bought?
The law you are thinking of relates to door-to-door sales. Not applicable to going to a car dealer to buy a car. Good try. I...
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Why would daytime running lights stay on after the engine is shut off?
On quite a few DTR systems, the lights *will* shut off, but only between 30 sec to a couple minutes after the ignition's been...
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What would cause a knocking sound after changing the oil?
Usually, if this sound is of very short duration it is because you replaced the filter. The oil filter on your engine has...
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Can a loose battery cable cause no spark at the plugs?
A loose battery cable can cause no spark at the plugs, it can also cause your car not to start. Some newer cars need a min....
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What could a liquid below the passenger seat be and can you eliminate it?
my guess is you recently started running your air conditioner after a period of not using it. There is a little rubber tube that...
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How can you repair holes from corrosion in metal pool walls?
Not to my knowledge. I have the same problem. I have been trying to find somewhere that I can replace my wall. Got any...
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How do you find the value for a salvaged vehicle?
Typically salvaged vehicles lose 50% of their NADA or KBB value, but usually this only matters if you are using your salvaged...
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Do you have to change the ignition-lock if your key is stolen?
You don't have to change the lock unless you are concerned that the person who stole your key is likely to steal the car. If...
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What could cause an occasional starting problem the car will start when i hit the hall sender switch on the top of the distributer cap?
It would be reasonable and logical that the starter motor or starter solenoid could be the source. Although it doesn't rule out...
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Why does the power steering whine when it gets hot even after the dealer replaced the pump and rack and bled the system properly?
Do NOT pour any additives into your power steering. Car makers specifically warn against these additives--especially anything...
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What is an induction flush?
No, an induction flush is not "high pressure cleaning of the fuel injection system" but in fact, it is a marketing gimmick meant...
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How can you tell if a fuse is good or bad?
there are several ways you can use meter to see if you get a reading from side to side or turn on the ignition switch to on motor...
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What is the correct idle speed while the car is in drive?
Hey Jonathan==It varries between cars. If your car is later than about 1986 it is computer controled and you cannot change it....
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How can you tell if a roller lifter is bad?
Hey Robert==This is a toughie. First you have to decide which lifter it is then pull the rocker cover and find the rocker arm...
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What is the cause of loud noise when the engine starts first time of the day?
Possibly, a misfortunate cat sleeping under the hood. This bang is probably a loose engine mounting bolt. The noise is probley...
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Why will the turn signals work only if flashers are on but the flashers will not work at all?
The relay that handles the turn signals is seperate from the relay that handles the hazards. Most likely you have a burned out...
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What can you use to clean or get rid of the mold or mildew smell that is coming from the window seals when the windows are down?
Hey Karmon==I use a shower grout mold stain remover. It helps if you find one that smells good. GoodluckJoe
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How do you get a vacuum wiring diagram?
you might just want to get a Haynes or Chiltons from your local auto parts store or amazon.com . it's a great investment go to...
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What causes intermittent valve ticking with power loss?
Hey Mart==Generally just one valve ticking wouldn't cause a power loss. It deoends on what kind of car and engine you have. It...
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How can you make a single exhaust into a dual exhaust if there is not room to run pipes on both sides of the car?
If there is not enough room for dual exh. because of transmission cross member. Do as I did . Take out cross member weld thick...
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Why would a car just stop while driving?
Hello, since the newer cars are electronically fuel injected the major electronic sensors inside the injectors malfunctioned...
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If the steering gearbox is leaking do you have to replace the whole thing or just get the rubber seal replaced?
There are seals to be replaced but you have to know what you are doing. Normally there is a repair kit available. You should...
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Is there any repair method for a cracked engine oil pan drain plug hole?
Remove the oil pan and clean thoroughly then bring the pan to a muffler shop or body shop and have them weld the crack...the...
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What is the difference between a steering wheel alignment and a front wheel alignment?
Hey Marie==When you have the front end aligned the mechanic should align the steering wheel also. This is so the steering wheel...
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What is an engine breather and what is its purpose?
It is a filtered opening in one of the valve covers and allows the PCV to draw filtered air through the crankcase.
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How does one replace the windshield wiper motor in a Hyundai 2000 Accent?
the wiper motor is mounted on the outside of the firewall, on the top-passenger side. you will need to pinch off each side of...
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If a car runs normally for about 15-20 minutes then oil light comes on and car starts to lose power what is wrong with it?
You may find that your oil pump is not working properly. You may also find that the engine will overheat as well if this is the...
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Why would a car smell like gasoline under the body?
There is a possibility you could have a punctured fuel line or the fuel pump could be going bad. Depending on how old the...
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Is a 500 dollar charge to replace the clutch master and slave cylinder reasonable?
It depends what car and engine it was done in. If it was a D8 caterpiller that would have been a bargain. If it was in a Geo that...
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What could be wrong if the speedometer stopped working and the transmission will not shift?
If only you people would include what kind and year of car and what engine you have it would be of help and we could provide...
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Where should you look for an electrical problem with the headlights?
Check for frayed or burnt wires ... that's what it sounds like. Follow the wires from your lights to the cpu or battery on the...
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How can you repair a car door lock when the inside button will not budge up or down and the key hole has turned sideways?
Hey Donna==You need to pull the trim off of the door and see what has gone wrong with the linkage. Sometimes the trim is very...
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What do you do if you put your car into gear and it cuts off?
If your car has a automatic transmission, put car in neutral get a rolling start then switch to Drive. If car stays running your...
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What hose goes to the vacuum pump?
It depends on the make of the vehicle, year, engine size, etc.
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Is the pressurized method of flushing motor engines offered by Midas safe and effective?
I know of no way to completely clean an engine without disassembling it.
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Why would your speedometer stop working after 30 miles with lights on but not when off?
If this is an electronic unit, the heat generated after the lights are on for one half hour, is affecting the intergrity of the...
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How can you find a vacuum leak in a race engine?
most vacuum leaks are in hoses that are disconnected or have holes in them you can also take a bottle of water and spray it along...
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What is the firing order for a 1987 Chevrolet Cheyenne v6?
It is 1-6-5-4-3-2.
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What kind of fuse is in the gas tank sending unit?
What kind of car? What year? Must be more specific. ANSWER i don't believe ther is a fuse on the sending unit due to the fuel...
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Why would a car run great but cut out sporadically at 25-35 mph?
CHANGE YOUR PLUGS.. YOU PROBABLY HAVE A BAD PLUG OR A WET ONE I doubt it's spark plugs, but it's possible. This problem...
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How do you fix a car's dash vents if they do not seem to work?
My husband and I fixed ours on a 1985 toyota corolla. There is a blower motor which was located under/ behind glove compartment,...
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Does a 1969 Cadillac Deville Convertible use fluid for the convertible top motor or is it an air pump?
Hi,yes it works with Steering Wheel fluid.Some greetings from Germany
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How can you fix rust spots by yourself on a low budget and still make it look like there was never rust there?
You're kidding right? Even pros have a tough time doing this-killing the rust- and at the same time, trying to get paint mixes to...
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Why would there be power to a hi-beam until you click the switch?
check the fuses. you can get a thing at walmart to test if they are good or not, and it's really cheap to replace If you have...
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What would cause the cooling fan to run after the car is shut off even when the car is not hot?
A BAD TEMP SENSOR
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How do you redo the fabric on your seats?
Hey Jon==Takeit to a auto trim shop.They have the proper sewing machine etc. Goodluckjoe
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