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Finally honest, straight to the point auto repair advice in a language you can understand, that gives answers to your car questions. This is not "how-to" but rather "how-not-to" information. Stop over-paying your auto mechanic, and I bet you are right now!

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Buy Tires Online! - When do you know you really need a front end alignment, and what are the symptoms of out of alignment problems? If you need new tires, buy them online and have them shipped directly to your mechanic.

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For the Do-It-Your-Self'er Do you like to work on your own car? Do you like to save money on car repairs that you can do yourself? You probably know you really can't do to much to today's vehicles with out the proper Online auto repair manuals, wiring diagrams and charts, technical service bulletins, computer code definitions and illustrations....and all that is costly in itself.

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Check out our free maintenance recommendation schedules to help keep your vehicle in tip top shape.  Automotive Maintenance schedules. Print theses out and take them to your mechanic.

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Everything about Motor OilI get tons of questions about the use of synthetic motor oil versus regular motor oil, which brands to use, what weight oil, how often should you change the oil etc.  Get all the answers, and a free download of the popular ebook The Motor Oil Bible Ebook
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Why is my check engine light is on! - Do you know how many times a day I hear that? A few simple things you can do to help out your mechanic, save money on the repair cost and save yourself a lot of frustration.Get online auto repair advice and manuals to repair your car yourself! auto repair
Should I tell my mechanic to keep all of my old parts so I know that the parts actually got replaced?
Think you know the answer....I bet you are wrong! 

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Do your brakes squeal and make noise? Brake Noise   Does your car shake when you apply the brakes?  Brake Vibration - Break seal leak? radiator flush

Do you flush your car radiator? Sometimes it is best to leave things alone...see why what you could be doing to your car could cause trouble. Radiator Flush

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Oil Leaks! Does your vehicle leak oil?  Is your mechanic having a hard time stopping your oil leak?
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Need Help Finding a Repair Shop? Get Better Prices from your mechanic!  What Parts SHOULD you buy from a junk yard? Do you really need to flush your brake fluid?

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My Latest Blog Posts


05/06/2008
When Should I Replace The Oxygen Sensor in My Car?
Reader Question I have a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder with approximately 218,000 miles.  I was told that the oxygen sensors may need to be changed to help with gas mileage.  What do you suggest?  How do you know when they need to me changed?  What is an approximate cost to do this job?  Thank you for your [...]



05/05/2008
Vibration At Idle With A/C On 2000 Toyota Echo
Reader Question Dear Austin, I am really frustrated as the garages I went to do not have a clue on my problem. “I am driving Toyota Echo 2000 with 80,000 miles. The car is automatic drive. When I shift the automatic transmission to D, N, R or P mode and the AC is off the sound/response of the [...]



04/29/2008
Honda Accord Cooling Fan Won?t Shut Off
Reader Question Hi Austin, I have a 1992 Honda Accord and the fan continuously runs after being shut off and it appears to be draining the battery. When I boost the battery, as soon as I hook up the cable the fan in the car starts running. Insight into this problem would help a lot. Cheers. Dario   Good [...]



04/29/2008
Engine Oil Drain Plug is Stripped Out Do I Need A New Oil Pan?
Reader Question How common is it for the bolt in the oil pan to be stripped? Is this normal wear and tear issue or a technique issue? I have been taking my 2002 Hyundai (115,000 miles) to a dealership for oil changes over the past 6 years and am told stripping is a normal occurrence with [...]



04/29/2008
Replacement Engine For 1996 GEO Metro
Reader Question First, thanks for your time, I know your busy……the question…..I have a 1996 geo metro, thats tired, and underpowered. Im considering dropping in a 1.3 ltr. 4cyl out of a suzuki swift. Is the engine compatable with the 5sp. manual from the 1.0 ltr 3cyl metro, or will I run into major problems? Or, [...]



04/22/2008
Can You Run Your Car On Salt Water?
I was sent this video and I just had to share it with you. I have seen other videos claiming you can run your car engine on water…or water/hydrogen mixture etc. etc. I love the idea, and would really like to turn my engine over to run on water or hydrogen BUT when the technology [...]



04/22/2008
1996 Dodge Dakota Engine Over Heats
Reader Question My father’s Dodge Dakota 1996 model has been strangely running hot and not losing water, I use it for driving around town (going to work and the local college). First off the radiator’s only a year and a half old so I’ve come to a decision (or rather my dad has) that its not an [...]


 

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