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1985 Dodge Truck Engine Problem with 77000 miles: I have a 1985 dodge truck with a 318 and i would like to know what is the biggest camshaft i can put in it with having to change the stock ...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt with 70000 miles: I have a 2.4L Cobalt I am getting a DTC P1174 Fuel trim adaptation inactive bank 1 malfunction.. What do I need to look at...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT Electrical Problem with 207000 miles: Alright going through all the electrical things headlights, turn signals, emergency lights, lows, highs, fogs, and dome lights work, ...; Asked by 3Schopstix about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1986 Toyota Celica Engine Problem with 86000 miles: 1986 Toyota Celica GTS. 2.0 , has the 3S-GE motor. It's a stick, has 86k miles ( yes that's accurate ) the car sat for several years in ...; Asked by kroyhull about 6 months ago - 2 Answers
2009 Chevrolet Silverado with 152000 miles: Engine lite came on, Cuise control stop working, check 2 codes P0700 & P182e need to get fix. What is the problem, an how much will it ...; Asked by chev6.0 about 6 months ago - 2 Answers
1992 Chevrolet Silverado Engine Problem: I recently changed my engine from a 4.3 to a 5.7. the wiring was the same but the 4.3 had a air pollution system. the 5.7 does not. i didn't...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2000 Chrysler 300: How to take the water pump out; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1989 Chevrolet Caprice Engine Problem: I have a question and need your advise before I start spending money on mechanics to give me the run around. Please bare with me as I try to...; Asked by Mrcsmith about 6 months ago - 4 Answers
2005 Ford F-150 with 75000 miles: My truck feels like it's misfiring. It's been idling a little rough for awhile now. No "check engine" light is on. I've changed all my spark...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2007 Suzuki Reno Engine Problem with 120000 miles: The valve cover gasket is leaking.how har is this to change?how much?and should i be using a synthetic oil in it?; Asked by pam perry about 6 months ago - 5 Answers
2004 Volkswagen Passat Engine Problem with 150000 miles: Car runs fine when up to speed, rough ideling when stopped at stop sign had a tuneup, new oxygen sensor installed; Asked by gwendolyn peden about 6 months ago - 9 Answers
2003 Nissan Altima Engine Problem with 120000 miles: How do I replace my water pump. Does the 2.5 have a timing chain that I have to take off to get to the water pump; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2007 Chevrolet Silverado with 76000 miles: I have a Silvarado with 6cyl. 5 speed and my question is what all I would need to do to change it over to a 350 crate engine and would it be...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1996 Mazda Miata with 120000 miles: I have a '96 miata with a '94 engine replacement (that was the one my mechanic got, i had no choice in it) I am having a problem with it ...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1992 Honda Accord Engine Problem with 98500 miles: Why when I turn my car on it says its in gear when its in park. And how come when I press the gas peddle down at a stop sign or when firs ...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1998 Ford Fiesta Repair Problem with 45000 miles: Ford fiesta ghia 1.25 zetec automatic s reg when changing automatic gear from neutral to drive the car jumps rest of gear change ok...; Asked by angel j about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2004 Kia Optima Engine Problem with 103700 miles: 2004 Kia Optima won't complete emissions readiness to pass NC inspection. 2004 Kia Optima 2.7 V6 Automatic 103,700 miles I just bought a ...; Asked by doug2060 about 6 months ago - 14 Answers
1989 Ford F-350 Engine Problem with 89000 miles: The shop installed three wrong fuel injectors in a 460 cu in motor home . after a 600 mile trip the new garage replaced them along with ...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 2 Answers
1999 Mitsubishi Galant Electrical Problem with 14400 miles: I replaced the air intake system on my galant and the new system does not have a plug for the old system . ? how to i fix this or bypass it...; Asked by jaydrogsvold about 6 months ago - 11 Answers
1995 Chevrolet Lumina Engine Problem with 90000 miles: Hello, and thank you for your help in advance. I have a 1995 Chevy Lumina ls 3100 series engine. I recently replaced head gaskets and had ...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Noise Problem with 90000 miles: Greetings Ace Mechanic, When I shift into reverse from any gear weather it be from park, drive or neutral I hear a clunk sound, the engine ...; Asked by larrywisniewski about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2005 Hyundai XG350 Electrical Problem with 88000 miles: Tach is dead and check engine light is on. Replaced gas cap.... and recieved error codes of P0441 , P0154, P0134, and P0320; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2011 Chevrolet Silverado Engine Problem with 27000 miles: I putted on a 40 series flowmaster and the inlet is 3 inch and the dual outlet is 2.5 inches i want to know if my motor will lose any power ...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1992 Chrysler New Yorker Heater Problem with 98000 miles: How do I change out the heater core; Asked by Marx5559 about 6 months ago - 2 Answers
2005 Nissan Altima Electrical Problem with 140000 miles: I push the gas pedal to the floor bit the car isnt getting power. Thee brake light and battery light is on but the car runs fine. What ...; Asked by damita919 about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1998 Chrysler Town and Country Electrical Problem with 167000 miles: All the lights in the bank of lights that control rear window controls and ac controls blink. Was going to try checking all electrical ...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 2 Answers
1999 Pontiac Grand Am Engine Problem with 127000 miles: Car runs rough for a few seconds on cold startup. Uses a little antifreeze after a couple of weeks. Could it be a head gasket and is there ...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2001 Suzuki Esteem Engine Problem with 11000 miles: Where is fuel filter located; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1998 Infiniti I30 with 196 miles: What engine parts should I replace to restore quite smooth running of the engine, an restore performance; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1987 Dodge Ram Engine Problem with 250000 miles: Truck spits and sputters and shuts off when you step on the gas peddle...already replaced fuel filter and fuel pump still the same problem; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2003 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problem with 125000 miles: What are the symptons when your fuel filter needs replacement; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1994 Toyota Celica Engine Problem with 150000 miles: 1994 Celica GTS (2.2l).... the fuel pump is working and it has spark but it just won't start. It keeps turning over but it doesn't want to ...; Asked by mister t about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2003 Ford Taurus with 190000 miles: The car would not start when we stopped for gas after a 4 hour ride. We had to get a boost. We had the battery, alternator and starter ...; Asked by jkcelder about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1990 Nissan Sunny Engine Problem with 342650 miles: I recently got my engine (GA15SD) overhauled and the performance is not as good. Spark plugs are getting dirty quickly and i think the ...; Asked by chikondano about 6 months ago - 0 Answers
2000 Mazda 626 Engine Problem with 180000 miles: I was driving home when my car just stops working, the power steering and all else. i forced it off the road in a prkinglot to find out i ...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2000 Nissan Cedric Engine Problem with 140000 miles: Driving along with my foot just on the accelerator came to a stop sign and the car just cut out. Electrics seem fine as the dash was still ...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2006 Kia Spectra Engine Problem with 120000 miles: Codesp0171andp2626how to diagnos the the problem?; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1998 Nissan Maxima Engine Problem with 99000 miles: Have to fill radiator with water ever two or three weeks , hoping its not water pump , friends have told me that is was not because i have ...; Asked by Eric monarch about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2006 Lexus RX 400H Electrical Problem with 74000 miles: Mileage went from 28mpg to 18 overnight. What is causing this sudden drop?; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2003 Saturn L300 Engine Problem with 106000 miles: 2003 saturn l-series l300..I replaced throttle body and was still getting reduced power and started blowing controls b 10 amp fues when key ...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2000 Chrysler Concorde Engine Problem with 214000 miles: I'm changing a water pump on 2.7 engine. i lined up timing mark on oil pump housing to take chain off, but could not get to cam shaft ...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1999 Mercury Cougar Engine Problem with 154 miles: I have a 2.0 L 4 cylinder Mercury Cougar. The timing is off on it bad and i'm needing to know what the timing should be set on because I ...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1998 Chevrolet S-10 Electrical Problem with 140000 miles: How to correct problem smog p1336 crankshaft sensor.; Asked by jerrycumpton about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1996 Jaguar 420G Electrical Problem with 138000 miles: Have code p0727 which put car in Limp mode; Explanation is that the engine speed input circuit no signal-P0727. Checked all wiring form ...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical Problem with 159304 miles: I have a 99 Jeep GC 4x4 Limited. I just started have issues with my stereo volume going up and down by itself. Then I noticed the SKIM ...; Asked by minervini about 6 months ago - 8 Answers
2006 Chrysler Pacifica Repair Problem: I need to replace the engine oil pan on my chrysler pacifica 2006 3.5 liter. does it just drop down or do i have to move other engine parts ...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1990 Toyota Supra Engine Problem with 200150 miles: My car has oil on the spark plugs whenever i remove them. I have the 7mgte engine and its the sparkplugs that are connected to the motor not...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1995 Buick Lesabre Engine Problem with 176000 miles: Poor acceleration until engine is warm, has set code for lean condition sensed after driving down the freeway at 70 mph engine started ...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2001 Chevrolet Impala Repair Problem with 178000 miles: Have code 1626 how do fix this?; Asked by owner321 about 6 months ago - 3 Answers
1986 Nissan Navara Engine Problem with 250 miles: Speedo is reading incorrect speed. When doing approx 60klm/h it shows 40. Speedo will occasionally also read 160klm/h when only doing about ...; Asked by trev01 about 6 months ago - 3 Answers

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