Reader Question:
Dear Austin
The K&W Engine Block Sealer product, engine block seal additive. you said to drain all coolant out of radiator and engine. How do you drain all the coolant out of the core area.
Thank you
Kris
Hey Kris,
The heater core you are talking about? You can remove one end of the
heater hose and gently run your [...]

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Reader Question:
Well I have a 2001 Toyota Camry and it might have an oil leak and makes a
Noise When it Idols and When i Accelerate….I put 5w-30 oil and it still
makes Noise and still shows that the oil is low on the Dipstick what should
I do?
Hey there,
First off make sure there is plenty of oil [...]

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Reader Question:
I have  1999 Toyota Camry with 60,000 miles on it.  On three separate
occasions I have noticed an acrid smell on the inside of the car while
driving on the freeway.  I have switched the air recirculation from outside
to inside but that did not seem to make any difference.  The smell is not
antifreeze/coolant and it is [...]

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Reader Question:
Hello. I have a 2001 Lexus. I drove the car local came home & parked. There were no signs of a problem. The next day I was going out and I went to warm up the car and the engine started but the car did not. I maintain the car. I make sure I [...]

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Reader Question:
My name is Steve and I recently had my fuel pump and fan clutch replaced on my ‘98 BMW 528i. I noticed the car would overheat when idling and that I was having trouble starting the car on cold days. Our mechanic infofrmed me that I needed a fuel pump and a fan clutch. [...]

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Reader Question:
Hi Austin, I have a 1993 jeep Cherokee. When I drive it there is a clacking noise from front drivers side, when I lightly apply brakes ..it stops.
I have changed tires,added new brakes,had front end checked and lined up and installed a new u joint opposite side shaft. It has had a bad shake [...]

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Reader Question:
Dear Austin,
I have an 2005 Nissan Maxima and the a/c stopped working after using the heater for a day. The compressor turns on but it blows out warm air. Checked the pressure and it was low on freon, refilled it with freon and it cooled for 2 days. Could it be an A/C leak?
Thanks,
Miguel
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Reader Question:
1994 la sabre. constant whining noise (while driving or in park), changes pitch w/acceleration or deceleration. harm. bal changed. not a/c, p.s., alt., or water pump. a simple trans. problem?
Thanks,
Hey there,  
These vehicles are NOTORIOUS for bad A/C clutch bearings, alternator bearings and water pump bearing noises.  It could be any of the 3, [...]

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Reader Question:
My car does not start when it is below freezing outside. If i use a hair dryer and blow hot air around the carburetor area, the car will start in 10 minutes. Do I have a problem with the fuel injectors or automatic choke or other?
Thanks, Gary
Hi there Gary
If you have an older [...]

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Reader Question:
I have a 1994 voyager the wiper fuse keeps blowing out  it blows out as
soon as you turn on the wipers on can you help me
Thanks,
Jim
Howdy Jim,
My first guess would be you have a bad wiper motor. You might want to make sure there is nothing in the way of the wiper blades and [...]

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