Auto Parts and Repairs
The four major parts of a vehicle are body and exterior (e.g. doors and windows), electrical and electronic (ignition system), interior (car seat), and powertrain and chassis (engine). Repairs to these parts are easily performed at a mechanic shop.
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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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See "Related Links" below, for Autozone's on-line repair manual for 1996-1999 Taurus & Sable rear brake repair instructions. ...
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Choosing a repair shop Here are some tips to consider before you start, when you're at the car repair shop, and after the car...
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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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AnswerDealers may offer a full or limited warranty on all or some of a vehicle's systems or components. Most used car warranties...
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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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I just had a hot rod sitting for 10 yrs. so i Charge batteries, change the oil, oil filter, air filter, trans oil n filter,...
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Bigger rims Not if you do it right. If the vehicle is a Chrysler, most independent mechanics can reset tire size in the vehicle's...
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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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The first step is to establish HOW your engine is losing oil -- whether it is actually burning oil (usually indicated by blue or...
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The BBB notes that, under both Texas and federal law, there is a "3-day cooling off period" that applies to certain contracts,...
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check your oil is it foamy? examine your coolant. Does it smell like oil? is the smoke sweet smelling? Knocking has...
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Two things: The accelerator cable is frayed or sticking. Change it or lube it alot. Your idle is too high. Have it lowered....
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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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AnswerThe temperature sender (the sensor that sends the temperature signal to the gauge) has to be immersed in coolant in order...
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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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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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Answeryes but it is a costly change to do you would be better off just buying a new car for the type of prices charged to do...
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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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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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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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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is simply caused by...
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If I remember right there is a technical service bulletin about water getting into the ecm. If I am right he may find the...
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some times its cause by turn signal fluidAnswer I have the same car with the same problem. I found out that heat from dash and...
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Answerdirty fuel filter, needs oil change. Answerloss of compresson ie. worn rings, leaking head gasket, burnt...
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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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AnswerSigns 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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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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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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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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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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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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The Tail light assembly needs to come off. There are 2 10mm nuts accessable though the two door panels at the rear of the trunk....
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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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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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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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AnswerMy husband and I fixed ours on a 1985 Toyota corolla. There is a blower motor which was located under/ behind glove...
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Like a warranty, a service contract provides repair and/or maintenance for a specific period. But warranties are included in the...
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Just trying to help my sister Terri with her Corolla.Moe
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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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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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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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AnswerNot 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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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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it will feel like a misfire but should not cause a single cylinder misfire code. a bad maf ( mass air flow ) would and can set...
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Alpine offered up until last year the PDX-1000 wich is a 1000 Watts RMS amplifier designed with the type X subwoofer series in...
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Remove the engine, strip off all the accessories and send it out to a machine shop for rebuilding.
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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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Most brake light switches ratchet into position and self-adjust. To reset the adjustment, press the brake pedal part way down...
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Call the library's around your area many have such books. Hope This Helps, EzForJesusAutozone.com has manuals for almost every...
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oil leaking from the front of the engine. harmonic balancer doesnt have a seal it does however have a rubber bushing in it...
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There are clips on the assembly that you have to release, which pull up. The whole light assembly then can be pulled from the...
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As a simple answer, if you don't know what you are doing on this system then don't mess with it. These systems used a combined...
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That's your silanoid.. if you follow the + battery wire it leads you there, a lot of newer cars have it located inside the...
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First make sure it is the starter that is at fault. Then take the neg battery cable loose at the batery. Then take off the...
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There are several and they are all mounted on the exhaust system.
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Same thing
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Not as bad as putting a little bit of power steering fluid in the brake reservoir, but I would have the power steering system...
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You have oxygen and acetylene to blend into the tip for a flame. It will be regulated by adjusting the regulators on the bottles...
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The fan relay is in the relay box next to the battery...it says fan relay on it.
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Although I have never attempted to do this, it would seem possible to drill out the baseball with a power drill and then to use a...
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Could be a clogged injector or fuel filter. The RPM's go high due to you pressing on the gas pedal to allow more fuel in there....
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R134a freon for automotive use is available at your local auto parts store.
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just changed heater core for 91 Nissan maxima. I cheated and everything turned out great. first remove refrigerant from cooling...
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Depends on the motor, $120 to $180 should cover most common ones.
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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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I have never worked on a 1998 Civic but I have worked on a lot of Hondas. I have worked on 88,90,91,92,93 and a 95 Civics. the...
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The auto lock feature cannot be disabled. However, the dealer can re-program it to unlock all doors after the key is removed.
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Could blow up the battery, probably burn out one of the main fuses or fuseable links, could mess up the computer or any part of...
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you pull out the key hole and cut the 2 wires connect them then presto
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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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Aside from lack of gasoline(or diesel), lack of power may also be driven by drained battery or lack of ignition(ignition system...
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Your local auto parts store can sell you brake lines of various length and diameter at a small cost, it is the labor to replace...
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The code is for the turbine speed sensor. The part is in the middle of the transmission. You would need to remove the trans and...
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With a dwell meter. Adjusting the point gap changes the dwell angle. This adjustment is only required with older engines that...
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If the cam position sensor goes bad certain vehicles may not start (some require a signal from this sensor before they will). If...
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A bucket for the parts that you pull.
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'Knocking' is a technical term for fuel igniting too early in the combustion chamber. It can be resolved by adding anti knock...
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There are two flashers, one for the hazards and one for the signals.
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about 2 inches with a case of beer
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There is NO adjustment on the drive belt if it is slipping time to bite the bullet and buy a new one
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If its a Diesel, 3.8 litres with new filter.
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It should have struts not shocks. For struts you need to take the entire strut assembly out, use a spring compressor to take the...
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Leaking brake cylinder (or caliper piston if it has rear disc brakes). Also if its a rear wheel drive vehicle it could be...
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best bet, bet the oem number off of the carb that is on the vechile. Your local parts store should be able to locate the correct...
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1. Lack of oil causing the rings to be overworked. 2. Old (worn) and weak rings. 3. Crack or opening in the head - but that...
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Painting a material that rusts, usually an iron rich material like steel, keeps the metal from exposure to the environment such...
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Some do some don't call around and find one that does. Next time ask a more detailed question.
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the twisty thing that turns your lights on and off.. PULL on it. they should come on.
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Vibrations are usually caused by an imbalance of a spinning part. Tires, wheels, CV joints/axles, or large engine components can...
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If the wires are Red,Black,Green,and White I can help you. Im also assuming you have HEI ignition. The red wire will go on the...
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Because too old or get damaged
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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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A clogged converter can. Easiest way to tell if your converter is stopped up is open the hood as night when the engine is...
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This is a toughie. First you have to decide which lifter it is then pull the rocker cover and find the rocker arm that has play...
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