Reader Question Austin, Hello and thanks for reading my email. My problem is related to a 1996 Honda Accord with 4 cylinder V-Tech with an auto transmission. The check engine light has just come on and the engine does not sound good at all. It has a rough idle and there is a noticeable loss [...]

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Reader Question Hi, you do a great service. Bottom line / this car has 110k miles on it and it runs great,. (its my “train” car) I live in upstate NY and the auto inspection system requires that no check engine light be on when doing the emission inspections, if it is, the inspection can [...]

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Reader Question HI Austin, this is a general question. let’s say that you get a used car with 150, 200K+ miles, a 1994, 95 Honda civic for example. is it realistic to get a car like this one to run almost like brand new or in excellent condition if the necessary parts are replaced with [...]

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Reader Question Hello there, how are you? First, I want to thank you for sharing mechanical information in your website, it is helpful and we save money, I do appreciate your wonderful help. I have a couple of question for you, if you do not mind. I read the article in your website about changing [...]

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Reader Question I have a 2008 Dodge Avenger and the other day I had to add some antifreeze and I rushing to get on the road and I forgot to put the cap back on and I drove for about 20 minutes. The gauge was higher than normal and I decided to turn around and [...]

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