My grandfather drives a Ford LTD which has about miles on it For the past few months the carburetor has been acting up The mechanic says that it should be replaced at a cost of - dollars depending on whether...
I have a Honda Accord LXi with about miles on it The problem is with the steering wheel Every time I turn on the air conditioning the steering wheel starts shaking The shaking only occurs when I am stopped What...
I'm a business man contemplating the purchase of a second car for my family We already own a new Isuzu Trooper as our number one car I'm thinking about buying a classic mid-sixties muscle car like a Camaro or Mustang...
I have a Oldsmobile Regency I recently had a new fan clutch installed But the new fan clutch makes a loud roaring noise which is very annoying What can be done to stop it Constance RAY Well Constance I think...
I have a LeBaron GT convertible that I plan to store for the winter Having never stored a car before I would like some advice on what I should do before putting it away John RAY Well the first thing...
I retired about eight years ago and at that time said good bye to new cars cost and all I've always driven GM cars why I don't know But now I'm thinking of buying a Ford Taurus I would like...
I need help in convincing my wife that she doesn't need to pump the brakes when coming to a stop on dry pavement It really jerks the unsuspecting passenger around It seems a guy she knew in high school told...
My friend and co-worker has a Volvo with miles on it The car seems to have chronic ailments front end transmission distributor etc which are always big dollar items To add insult to injury once a mechanic works on it...
I have a couple of questions that have bothered me for a long time First why does the side view mirror on the passenger side of the car make things look so far away Second why do your emergency flashers...
I own a Isuzu Pup pickup that has given me a great ride for four years with the best maintenance record of any vehicle I've owned It has miles and has only one problem that concerns me It backfires out...
I am presently driving my first fuel injected car A friend told me to be sure not to run out of gas as it is a problem with fuel injected cars Is it Floyd TOM I've got news for you...
I have a four cylinder Mustang After I've been driving for to minutes I hear a grinding sound when I accelerate When this happens I also smell something burning Help Gilda TOM Gee Gilda it could be any number of...
When I was learning to drive a car my father told me that it's better for the car if the engine is turned off while the car is in neutral instead of park After it's turned off he said to...
I have a Pontiac Grand Prix The gas gauge says unleaded gas only Would it be wrong to use lead free gas If yes what is the difference between unleaded and lead free Josephine TOM I used to have the...
I drive a BMW i Since I've owned it for ten years you can't call me a yuppie It's in excellent shape and runs like a top However I've noticed that when I drive by say a line of parked...
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