Can I Help You With Your Auto Repair Questions or Car Insurance?
31
Oct
Reader Question
1986 Dodge ram 250 360 engine WHERE is the OIL dipstick
I cannot find people so far in dealerships dodge who know?\
Thanks - Lou
Hey there Lou,
According to my 87 manual (86 is now where to be found this morning) it SHOULD be on the passenger front corner of the engine. If you are standing at […]
31
Oct
Reader Question
I have a 2001 Chevy Lumina 3.1 Engine, after my husband changed spark plugs and wires ( he crossed the wires the first time and then corrected them) I have been hearing a rattling/ clattering noise when I decelerate, it also make a taping noise when idling, the noise does seem to become […]
31
Oct
Reader Question
Hi I have recently purchased a 2006 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4×4 2.7L IL4 Manual. The tires that came on the truck were Dunlop AT20 245/75/16 and are about done for. I was wanting to know what tire and size of tire you would suggest for my truck.
I live in Northwest […]
31
Oct
Reader Question,
Dear Austin,
I own a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix with approximately 93,000 miles on it. I have two issues that may be related. The car does not always start, but it will if I tap on the gas. Two, when accelerating it makes a loud high pitch whining sound. Once again, it does not do […]
24
Oct
Reader Question
Hello again Mr. Davis,
In your opinion, how long should an experienced mechanic take to replace & install a new head gasket set, and what would a fair price be?
Warm Regards,
Denise
Hey there Denise,
That is a super tricky question and really depends on the make and model of the vehicle, how much regular maintenance has been […]
24
Oct
Reader Question
I have a 1998 Ford Contour 4 sedan with a 6 cylinder. Yesterday morning it stalled at red lights and died, it was warmed up and had gas. I noticed several seconds before it died the gas guage light would light up.
This morning while going down the road the car seemed to idle […]
24
Oct
Reader Question
Hello, thanks alot for all you help, I have an S10 1989 with a v5 compressor. The old one said it took 6oz of oil, do i just put it into the suction side only? I noticed the v5 compressors have a bolt on the bottom if u take it off and look in […]
24
Oct
Reader Question
Dear Austin,
i just bought a used 2004 Toyota Corolla from Richarson Toyota Dealer. the salesman told me that they don’t have the car manual & the original keys. instead they gave me a 2006 user manual & re-build 2 master keys.
please let me know what should i do to have them give me the […]
24
Oct
Reader Question
I have a 1992 Infiniti G20, manual transmission, that may be (hopefully isn’t) nearing it’s time. But I’ve had a weird problem lately. I can’t get into first or second gear. I can get into any other gear and they work fine, but first and second just aren’t happening, and as you can imagine, […]
24
Oct
Reader Question
Hey Austin,
I had to put a new battery in my 2001 Mitsubishi mirage and now the stereo is asking me for a code? I have no idea what that is and the stereo won’t come back on and yes there is power to it…..
Thanks,
Tim
Hey there Tim,
I hate it when that happens. If you […]
I live in Magnolia, TX with my wife and two daughters.
