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Question: 2002 Ford Explorer mileage: 78,000. I have a problem with my transmission. I usually put about 2 quarts a week in the truck just to keep it running. However, I think that the transmission fluid is getting mixed with the oil because after about two weeks of doing this my oil is overfilled and has a red tint. I think it has something to do with the vacuum tubes on the top of the engine. They all blew off during a backfire one time and I just stuck them back on where ever they would fit. That's when the transmission fluid problem started. I have looked at my Ford book but it doesn't give a diagram to describe which hose connects to which port on the vacuum thing-a-ma-jiggy. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Answer: There should be a hose routing diagram located under the hood in the engine compartment. Follow routing instructions.



Question: 2003 Buick Century mileage: 35,000. Hi...I have problems with the radiator hoses collapsing.... especially after shutting the car off. New radiator, heater core, thermostat, hoses, and cap. Also, have got all the air out...no head gasket problems either?

Answer: Your collapsing radiator hose problem is probably caused by a faulty or the wrong type of radiator cap. On the correct radiator cap, a small valve opens up when the engine cools down to prevent the radiator hose from collapsing.


Question: 2004 Toyota Camry mileage: 32,700.  I don't want my belts and hoses to break while driving.  I'd like to have them replaced early to help avoid this happening.  At what mileage do you suggest an early replacement?

Answer: Under normal circumstances, the rule of thumb is every three years or 35,000 miles which ever occurs first.


Question: 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlomileage: 43,000. I am 25 years old and have a fair knowledge of cars. My problem is my car’s vacuum hoses. A relative at no charge gave the car to me. When I received the car, it had no vacuum hoses on it. The car will start and run, but not very well. I bought a Haynes repair manual for it, but I could not find any help for the hoses. My father said to find a car with the same hose pattern and match it. I have not found one yet. Can you suggest any help for this problem?

Answer: Some cars have a "road map" of the vacuum hoses. The "map" is on the underside of the hood. If you do not luck out, try your father’s idea but also check out other GM Cars that have the same or similar engine.

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