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Does brake fluid have a shelf life?
I found some at a relative's house that may be 15 years old. It is in a can with a screw off top. I didn't notice the brand.
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PO 2112/Throttle Actuator Control System/Stuck Closed...
2006 VW Jetta TDI. Any ideas/some had before?
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Dexcool Storage ?
Hello, I have a jug or two of Dexcool anti freeze. One never opened, and one that has been opened. How many years can one safely keep jugs of this stuff and still feel safe in using it ? (same answer...
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wiring of 86 Chevy Celebrity radiator fan relay?
2.8 liter V6. Radiator fan won't run, replaced relay and sensor/ switch. I understand it's supposed to run when AC on or temp over some value. I can jumper the 2 big wires in the relay plug (thereby...
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Oil consumption puzzle
Advice needed, My car uses 1 liter oil on 600 km (about 1 quart. Gallon p. 500 miles, I guess). I sometimes see smoke in the first minute when it is started after a cold night outside. There is no...
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Anco wiper blades called a CR best buy
Even the OEM ones don't seem to last as long these days. For a streak-free windshield, Consumer Reports recommends a wiper made by Southfield-based Federal-Mogul Corp. The magazine tested and ranked...
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What does "No compression" mean?
My 1994 Jeep Cherokee (Inline 6 4.0) started running really rough last week as if one of the cylinders was missing. I changed all the plugs and wires and cap/rotor and that fixed nothing. I was...
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99 dodge intrepid fuel pump low voltage
Hello, I have a 1999 Dodge Intrepid that has a 2.7 engine that quit running. I could not hear the fuel pump cycling when you turn the key on and the car would not start. I played with the key off and...
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Plymouth Voyager van reverse light switch location?
My reverse lights are not working on my 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager van. The bulbs have been replaced and the fuse(s) are fine. I am guessing it is the switch (if not a short in the wiring). Where is...
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2005 Malibu LS V6 Fuel Filters
2005 LS V6 with now 28,000miles. Last year at 22,000 I asked a reputable garage I use for alignments about having the fuel filter changed on my car above. After performing the alignment they looked up...
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Trevor Mohammed - Dead Beat Dad Strikes Deal With Peel Police
With devious intentions repair man Trevor Mohammed teamed up with vice squad officer Jason Watson to administer a fictitious statement. "A Forgery Of Events" as one would say, to have to hacker...
 
Temp gauge barely moves and using coolant
'87 Ford Ranger sold to me by a friend a bit ago, and he commented that the temp gauge only barely moved into the 'normal range' and as I observed it over the next few months, 'barely' was an accurate...
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Lubricate parking brake cables, yes or no?
Hi; I'm installing new front and rear parking brake cables on my '78 Trans Am. Front and one of the rear are OEM with stainless steel cable, while the other rear cable is aftermarket with a black,...
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Viton vs PTFE Rear Main Seal
I'm overhauling my 94 DOHC engine again, and as I look at ROck-Auto's web site, I notice that they have THREE choices for rear-main seal available. Since the mains on the Saturn DOHC engines are...
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Lifespan of 99 Chevy Prizm
I'm considering buying a 99 Chevy Prizm LSI, with 1.8 L engine and auto trans with OD. It has 120,000 miles on it. Do these cars last to say, 200,000 miles ??? They're asking $4,395 !! I'd offer less,...
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1985 Ford LTD AOD Transmission Question/Problem
Hello Everyone - I have a 1985 Ford LTD with (I am almost positive) an AOD Transmission. I looked at the Haynes Ford Transmission Manual and made this determination visually and by the sticker....
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97 Cavalier Wheel Stud Replacement
I have some busted studs on a front wheel on my Cavalier. I have removed the wheel, removed the caliper and pounded out the old busted studs. The problem now is that there is not enough room to get...
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Screech, Squeal once per day when put car in reverse 01 Nissan Maxima
I appreciate any help that one of you gurus can provide on the below. These forums are great and have helped me a lot. 2001 Nissan Maxima, 59k miles. I notice that ONLY ONCE per day, a screech, squeal...
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2002 Jeep Liberty 4.7l Misfiring - P0300, P0303, P0305, CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT!
I HAVE A JEEP LIBERTY THAT IS MISFIRING ON CYLINDERS 3 AND 5. I REPLACED ALL SPARK PLUGS AND REPLACED THE COILS ON #3 AND 5. STILL SHAKES AND IDLES ROUGH. ACTS LIKE NOTHING WAS REPLACED AND CHECK...
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2000 Alero Idles rough from a cold start
I have a 6 cylinder 2000 olds Alero. When I start it from a cold start it idles rough for about 60 seconds and then runs fine. As long as the engine is warm I have no problems. If I try to drive off...
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