Engine Performance Questions

1999 Dodge Durango Engine Problem with 162000 miles

We just had a new PCM put into this car in March 2013. We then had a transmission issue (started dropping out of gear and speedometer not ...

Asked by diverjim about 11 hours ago - 2 Answers

1999 Saturn SL2 Engine Problem with 154000 miles

This typically happens about 10 minutes into driving the car. I noticed the engine temperature always stays around 1/4. when breaking the ...

Asked by Dolla000 about 22 hours ago - 1 Answer

1983 Jeep Cherokee Engine Problem with 175000 miles

The question is one that many people would like to know all the facts on if Ethanol is really bad for the old style carburetor . Seems that...

Asked by Mayday Malone about 1 day ago - 0 Answers

1999 Chevrolet Suburban Engine Problem with 131000 miles

We have a random misfire condition which includes an intermittent engine shudder, usually when pulling inclines under load, on the 1999 ...

Asked by El Cheapo about 1 day ago - 1 Answer

1990 Nissan 300ZX Engine Problem with 110000 miles

I just bought a automatic 1990 Nissan 300zx, and the car drives, you can go into 1st gear, 2nd gear and reverse. When I drive it, it won't ...

Asked by Teamjacob702 about 2 days ago - 6 Answers

1997 Oldsmobile LSS Engine Problem with 85000 miles

Hello My name is Bill. I have an 1997 Olds LSS w/ 165k on vehicle and 85k on a factory replacement engine. A few months ago the car was ...

Asked by billsr1 about 4 days ago - 1 Answer

1990 Acura Legend Electrical Problem with 200000 miles

I have a 1990 Acura Legend 4 dr. Automatic, Recently my car wont go more than 40 mphs or go into reverse. So I put in a brand new ...

Asked by mbiggers88 about 5 days ago - 4 Answers

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander Air conditioner Problem with 160000 miles

Air conditioner early in the mornings and evenings works fine cool air, But in the afternoon hot air blows. The engine idle speed also is ...

Asked by 1201ajay about 6 days ago - 1 Answer

1999 Mazda Bravo Heater Problem with 213456 miles

THE 1999 MAZDA BRAVO DUALCAB B-SERIES 4X4......THE AIR CON IS WORKING IN COOLER CONDITIONS BUT MY HEATER SYSTEM WILL NOT GIVE ANY HEAT OUT ...

Asked by widi lewis about 6 days ago - 1 Answer

2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid Engine Problem with 20000 miles

I want ask that someone told me to apply lnjecter cleaner directly to full tank through fuel tank opening , does it realy clean and help to ...

Asked by bassim about 7 days ago - 1 Answer

1999 Pontiac Montana Engine Problem with 175000 miles

Recently acquired, Vehicle hesitates when accelerating between 30 and 50 mph. Performs normal after above 50 mph... could this be TPCM, fuel...

Asked by lee kimmey about 8 days ago - 1 Answer

2008 Chrysler Sebring Electrical Problem with 84000 miles

I changed the alternator and battery on my car and now the car drained the battery i charged the battery and the car died out slowly the a/c...

Asked by esequielmacias about 9 days ago - 3 Answers

1990 Plymouth Horizon Engine Problem with 146000 miles

Water blows out the exhaust and out of thr radiator filler nrck while trying to adf water even when the car isnt hot. The car sputters at ...

Asked by dland46 about 9 days ago - 1 Answer

1985 Nissan 300ZX Electrical Problem with 126000 miles

I have a 1985 300zx that has been stored for a while. When I first started it (had to jump it). It started right away but when I pulled the...

Asked by mahaneyrobkathie about 9 days ago - 2 Answers

2007 Pontiac Wave Engine Problem with 100000 miles

Hi , my check engine light keeps coming on I had it services and they said it was my gas cap , just as im pulling in my drive way the car ...

Asked by leanne1234567 about 10 days ago - 2 Answers

1999 Mercury Cougar Electrical Problem with 112000 miles

When im driving down the road my cars traction control light and brake light will come on and it doesnt throw a mil light and when its ...

Asked by eddieorr1987 about 11 days ago - 2 Answers

2005 Mercedes Benz Other Engine Problem with 49160 miles

I have owned the car since new and always had it serviced by Mercedes Benz collected it today after service and was told the above subject ...

Asked by nevets60 about 13 days ago - 1 Answer

2006 Ford Fiesta Engine Problem with 890000 miles

Fiesta diesel 1.4 rattles top end but not all the time but when it rattles its quite load hove changed oi land filter also cleaned out ...

Asked by gregsam about 14 days ago - 0 Answers

1991 Honda Civic Engine Problem with 141000 miles

I got a pgm-fi intake(pic below) and notice that the way air comes in it hits a barrier and i guess it might restrict the air going in, if i...

Asked by ash77777 about 14 days ago - 3 Answers

1997 Honda Accord Electrical Problem

My car will not always start when I turn the ignition. It will go for days without any problems and then randomly decides to not turn over ...

Asked by arallen2005 about 15 days ago - 3 Answers

2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Heater Problem with 230000 miles

Replaced both the water pump and fan clutch at the same time. One week later vehicle started overheating. Replaced thermostat & tested old...

Asked by rmbkj340 about 15 days ago - 2 Answers

2002 Mitsubishi Galant Electrical Problem with 198200 miles

The car won't stay idled and have to keep foot on the gas to keep idled at 2000 rpms. Car misses and drives bad until racing 45 or 50 mph. ...

Asked by joshr25 about 16 days ago - 5 Answers

1988 Acura Legend Engine Problem with 170500 miles

My 88' Acura legend has difficulty starting, the engine will turn over but will not crank unless with the help of starting fluid or numerous...

Asked by anthonymdeanda about 16 days ago - 4 Answers

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Electrical Problem with 81400 miles

Good Afternoon, I have recently tried to get my TX state inspection sticker renewed for my '06 Chevy Cobalt. They stated that all safety ...

Asked by phillip001 about 16 days ago - 1 Answer

2001 Dodge Durango Electrical Problem with 100458 miles

I bought an 01 Durango that needed a timing chain and tensioner (typical). Replaced chain, tensioner, and guides. No bent valves, etc. ...

Asked by jared7976 about 17 days ago - 1 Answer

1999 Ford Ranger Engine Problem with 110000 miles

After my truck is at running temp for around 20 min and i stop at a light for a minute, or if it idles for a few miutes. when i hit the ...

Asked by wartpigx about 17 days ago - 5 Answers

2002 Saturn SC2 Drivetrain Problem with 71200 miles

Transmission slips at low speed (20, 30, 35 mph). Mechanic says valve body is sticking, and recomends transmission replacement. Is it ...

Asked by capacs1 about 17 days ago - 19 Answers

1995 Audi A6 Drivetrain Problem with 165 miles

I am the original owner of 1995 AUdi A5 ((base). Before stalling, the car was making a very slight clicking sound. When accelerating the ...

Asked by LGRA about 18 days ago - 2 Answers

2007 Toyota Yaris Electrical Problem with 102000 miles

PURCHASED 2007 TOYOTA YARIS S SEDAN SIX YEARS AGO WITH NO PROBLEMS AT ALL.RECENTLY, I DROVE TO A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT AND AS SOON AS I ...

Asked by orlandofgr1 about 19 days ago - 9 Answers

2001 Pontiac Bonneville Repair Problem with 125000 miles

Hello. I am finishing the list of maintenance items on my car. I was on the last two things oxygen sensor and throttle body/MAF clean. I did...

Asked by justint3771 about 20 days ago - 4 Answers

2001 GMC Sonoma Electrical Problem with 89000 miles

My truck stalls occasionally while running then fails to start and needs a jump. The battery and alternator checked out okay by the tow ...

Asked by chemicalfacist about 21 days ago - 3 Answers

1992 Toyota Camry Repair Problem with 195000 miles

We are smoking out the neighborhoos, freeways and towns in our path. we are going thru an extreme amount of gas. exhaust smells of gas. have...

Asked by jbgary about 22 days ago - 5 Answers

2000 Volkswagen Passat Engine Problem with 160000 miles

Tried changing my maf sensor but when i disconected it the car drove better had more power but when i put new maf sensor back in it it ...

Asked by shawnfrye1331 about 22 days ago - 1 Answer

2003 Honda Odyssey Engine Problem with 164000 miles

My wife's car, a 2003 Honda Odyssey. She says there has been no problems with it. 3 days ago she drove it home from the high school (less ...

Asked by jh3463 about 23 days ago - 5 Answers

2002 Nissan Sentra Engine Problem with 16600 miles

I have a 2002 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.8L with 16,600 miles. Car was driven by an older gentleman that passed away. Car sat for approximately 1...

Asked by tiredofworkingoncars about 23 days ago - 1 Answer

1997 MG MGF Engine Problem with 44500 miles

Driving the mgf car developed a miss fire put in new plugs still hapening what could cause this? ive been told coil pack can play up and ...

Asked by roguedog2 about 23 days ago - 1 Answer

2004 Mercedes Benz 220cdi Smells Problem with 87000 miles

Just plugged my diagnostic in and fault code P0471 is showing. I have only just recently bought the car and it doesnt seem to be performing ...

Asked by moorejobs about 24 days ago - 0 Answers

1994 Toyota Camry Smells Problem with 180000 miles

My car recently passed a smog check yet it always emits dark smoke that smells like burning oil for about twenty seconds after it has been ...

Asked by Karendms about 24 days ago - 1 Answer

2008 SAAB 9-3 Engine Problem with 65000 miles

SAAB 9-3 AERO TTID 2008 180BHP Hoping someone can provide me with some advice. I was stationery at traffic lights when the engine began to...

Asked by katiehend about 25 days ago - 0 Answers

2006 Fiat Stilo Engine Problem with 112000 miles

Multijet space wagon diesel/ only top of the throttle seems to work ? the futher you press it does not make any difference/ very flat on ...

Asked by malcolm1949gwen about 27 days ago - 1 Answer

1992 Nissan 300ZX Engine Problem with 193000 miles

My 92 300zx seems to have an intermittent problem with sputtering. At first it only happened in the rain when i was driving 45+ mph. I drove...

Asked by Z324life about 28 days ago - 3 Answers

1995 Toyota Camry Electrical Problem with 150000 miles

Have checked timing belt, in time. Ohmed the two pickups in the distrubitor and they read in spec. Another site showed two relays in the ...

Asked by tnbigfoot about 29 days ago - 3 Answers

1999 Mitsubishi Pajero Engine Problem with 300000 miles

Hey guys, I need to replace the front cam seal, and to do that I need to remove the timing belt. My question is, how do I remove and ...

Asked by alavets about 29 days ago - 1 Answer

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Engine Problem with 65000 miles

I got this error code, P0010 - Camshaft Position Actuator A - Bank 1 Circuit Malfunction. What does this mean, where on my car is the ...

Asked by craigleabo about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

2002 Nissan Sentra Engine Problem

Hi, i have a 2002 nissan sentra 1.8 that starts but it idles, and when i accelerate it has no power, it'll sound fine for second then it'll ...

Asked by fixMAcar about 1 month ago - 9 Answers

2000 Toyota Harrier Engine Problem with 196000 miles

I have changed the timing belt just before 100000km (at 192000 before 196000) and immediatelly shoot the Engine sign sign, it is confirmed ...

Asked by Abenicio about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

2007 Volkswagen Polo Engine Problem with 109000 miles

My turbo does not kick in at any time my exhaust does sound like it has a leak but i got it checked its fine i tried pushing it up to about ...

Asked by damienx2 about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problem with 150000 miles

I have a 2003 Chevy Tahoe that keeps giving a Engine power reduction code... I just came back from the Dealer after having the computer re-...

Asked by rbrf91 about 1 month ago - 15 Answers

2004 Mercedes Benz C240 Engine Problem with 62000 miles

I just had my alternator replaced, oil change, etc. within the last 30 days. It was our first warm day, and I just fueled the car two days ...

Asked by NANCANVA about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

1997 Oldsmobile 88 Engine Problem with 168000 miles

I have 1997 Oldsmobile 88 3.8 V-6. The 'Security' light on the dashboard had been on for over 2 years, since I replaced the battery, but...

Asked by davegstone about 1 month ago - 1 Answer