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<title>I need a bit of help</title>
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<author>nancy</author>
<pubDate>2010/7/1 11:53:17</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Ok on my dodge neon there is a rubber gasket that holds the muffler in place and it streched over time and the muffler is hanging by an inch or 2. Where can I get a new part like this?EDIT: I will take a picture and post it. There are 2 of them, one is perfectly fine, but the other is streched. I]]></description>
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<title>Keyless Entry for a Kia Sportage</title>
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<author>jimmy</author>
<pubDate>2010/7/1 10:16:18</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[I'm looking for some technical assistance with installing keyless entry in my wife's 2002 2WD/4D Kia Sportage SUV. I've removed the interior door panel on the driver's side hoping that the wiring would be pretty simple stuff, but suprisingly I can't make head nor tails of what I'm seeing. Heck, I]]></description>
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<title>2000 Caravan Starting problem</title>
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<author>Lee</author>
<pubDate>2010/7/1 8:32:08</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hope someone can help.I bought a used 2000 Dodge Caravan 11/04 with 90K miles on it. Ran fine then air quit being cold and the pax electric window quit going up and down.Left the van in the garage while out west for 6 mos and tried to start today.  Of course the battery was dead so it jumped ok]]></description>
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<title>1990 buick century</title>
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<author>jon</author>
<pubDate>2010/7/1 6:34:56</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[i have a 1990 century w/3.3l automatic no overdrive, 169,000 miles.  i am having a problem with keeping it idling.  there are no problems when driving down the road.  when we pull up to a stop sign slight pressure is needed on the gas to keep rpms up or it will stall.  i have hooked up a scantool]]></description>
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<title>99 Alero</title>
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<author>nancy</author>
<pubDate>2010/7/1 5:21:03</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[I have a 99 Alero with 83K miles on it and have always used the oil change indicator light as my guide to having the oil changed, and have always had it done within a week or so of the light coming on.  Until now I've never had a problem with the engine using any oil and whenever I've checked the]]></description>
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<title>Steering ram replacement</title>
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<author>highway</author>
<pubDate>2010/7/1 4:31:44</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ok here's the prob, i have to refill the power steering pump about once a month, not that big of a deal but i not like throwing $$ away. i started looking and chased down to the steering ram, sure enough theres my leak. so guys what will it take to remove this bad boy?thanks!oh, this is on a 2000]]></description>
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<title>Nissan playing up</title>
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<author>kklung</author>
<pubDate>2010/7/1 2:58:07</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hi, my vehicle started playing up after a oil change and filter change, was fine on  that day, i put gas in it and then headed home. the next day took it for a drive and notice engine would only start when giving it gas, once it started i put it into gear and then it died so restarted car and]]></description>
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<title>windshield fluid</title>
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<author>rocky</author>
<pubDate>2010/7/1 2:56:09</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[I have made a moronic error, I have poured my windshield fluid into my engine coolent in my plymouth acclaim 1992.  I was wondering do I only have to drain the engine coolent or do I need to buy a whole new radiator?  Any suggestions would be great,]]></description>
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<title>MAzda 626 2001 Transmission</title>
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<author>jone</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/28 22:51:09</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[I recently paid the dealer ove $500 to replace all my coolant hoses. He then tells me that there is a leak in the transmission. I took it to a local repair shop who replaced some pan and said that their was a smaller leak elsewhere in the transmission that would cost about $1500 to repair. I pan]]></description>
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<title>Remote Starter Problems.</title>
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<author>rocky</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/28 20:58:46</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[HelloI recently bought a Bull Dog Security Remote Starter for my '94 Topaz, agaisnt the advice of others. I spent one day setting it up, then the next day fixing it. I belive I've hooked it up correctly now. The directions then tell me to initialize the remote, by pressing the brake and pressing]]></description>
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<title>96 Sunfire Vibrates above 70 mph Help!!</title>
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<author>Linlin</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/28 15:24:54</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[My Sunfire viibrates in speeds above 70. I can feel it in the steering wheel and whole car, I can even see my passenger seat shaking! It also pulls to the left at all speeds. It just feels unstable at speeds above 70. I've never had this problem before and I have done tons of research to locate]]></description>
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<title>Polo 98</title>
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<author>rocky</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/28 11:33:42</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hi guys,I'm new here, and I hope that you can help me.The car's alarm doesn't seem to react to the remote control.The remote conrtol has batteries (the green light lights when I press it).I think that's because somebody pressed on it several times, not near the car.Do you know how can I reset the]]></description>
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<title>94 ford probe transmission fluid</title>
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<author>jon</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/28 9:47:20</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[well i just got this 94 red ford probe someone tell were i can change the transmission fluid by myself i checked every where under the hood and the manual does not]]></description>
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<title>2000 4wd Blazer (4.3l v6)</title>
<link>http://www.carecars.org/repair/tips/157149.htm</link>
<author>ary</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/28 9:07:51</pubDate>
<guid>157149</guid>
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<description><![CDATA[Guys and Gals, I'm experiencing an interesting set of symptoms. These symptoms have progressed to the current state over a period of about 6 months.About 6 months ago I started noticing power lag on initial acceleration. The vehicle would most often lag after the first startup of the day, but]]></description>
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<title>2002 honda making weird noises</title>
<link>http://www.carecars.org/repair/tips/157148.htm</link>
<author>hurryJ</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/28 8:26:55</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[I have a honda accord 2002 2door v6.  The problem is that when I back up the car I can hear this really loud whining sound, is the best way to describe it, and it really has me worry that its something bad. And recently for a couple of days now whenever I break I can hear this scratching sound]]></description>
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<title>Jerry Haller</title>
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<author>fastDS</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/28 5:05:17</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Howdy, I'm Jerry Haller from Anchorage, Ak. and I've got a problem with my 1997 Ford F150 4X4 4.6L v-8. The check engine light is on and is coding 171 &amp; 174 and 430 which translates to lean mixture on r &amp; l banks and low flow on #2 bank cat. I took truck to or local Ford dealer and they]]></description>
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<title>1990 dodge monaco overheating</title>
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<author>jone</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/28 1:47:30</pubDate>
<guid>157146</guid>
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<description><![CDATA[Anyone here know about the 1990- dodge monaco es?(eagle premiere clone)I'm having an overheating problem..and keep having to add anti freeze.    There is something on the recall list about a heater core valve recall..maybe thats it. Chrysler will fix all recalls for free..It's an odd car..very]]></description>
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<title>1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager</title>
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<author>cjfeng</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/23 14:25:16</pubDate>
<guid>157145</guid>
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<description><![CDATA[This car's not much to look at, but nonetheless I need it for work, and it's surprisingly reliable most of the time. Well what happened was I was trying to jumpstart it with my 1997 Jeep Grd. Cherokee with a buddy. We got all the cables set and my Jeep was running and he was trying to start the]]></description>
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<title>The Caking effect in oil filters?</title>
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<author>Dick</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/23 10:29:35</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hi all,A while ago I read that the caking effect in an oil filter is advantageous thus it is better to do one filter change for every 2 oil changes. I defintely read this, can anyone please confirm aswell as maybe give me more information about the Caking effect etc.  I have searched on Google]]></description>
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<title>1993 ford ranger (smoke coming out vents) smells like antifreeze</title>
<link>http://www.carecars.org/repair/tips/157143.htm</link>
<author>ary</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/23 8:45:39</pubDate>
<guid>157143</guid>
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<description><![CDATA[Could this be my heater coil? If so are they hard to]]></description>
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<title>Motor Oil</title>
<link>http://www.carecars.org/repair/tips/157142.htm</link>
<author>DD</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/23 7:14:33</pubDate>
<guid>157142</guid>
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<description><![CDATA[My grandfather is asking me about oils, and frankly I dont know what to tell him, so this is the first place that I turn.He wants to know the difference between 5W-30 and 10W-40He also would like to know what the 5 and 10 mean, along with the 30 and 40? What does the @ stand for?Thanks in]]></description>
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<title>madza 94 protege</title>
<link>http://www.carecars.org/repair/tips/157141.htm</link>
<author>moon</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/23 5:48:18</pubDate>
<guid>157141</guid>
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<description><![CDATA[We Have A Problem Our Lights On The Door Will Not Turn Off Any]]></description>
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<title>Starting problems</title>
<link>http://www.carecars.org/repair/tips/157140.htm</link>
<author>NewMan</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/23 3:13:54</pubDate>
<guid>157140</guid>
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<description><![CDATA[I need some help. My 1990 Ford F150 (with a 351 and automatic transmission) will not start. I have replaced the ignition switch, the starter relay and have had the starter tested and it works fine. I just don't know what could be the problem. I jumped the terminals on the relay and it started.]]></description>
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<title>99 Ford Taurus.. Thermostat replacement, Please</title>
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<author>boyz</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/23 0:06:43</pubDate>
<guid>157139</guid>
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<description><![CDATA[I am thankful for everyone's input.. How hard is it to change the thermostat on a 99 Taurus. Unfortunately, I am only asking for future reference, I already took it to a mehcanic and they charged me about 110 in labor to replace the thermostat...    oh yeah, and how quickly should I be getting]]></description>
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<title>Letting the car warm up</title>
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<author>ary</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/22 10:43:32</pubDate>
<guid>157138</guid>
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<description><![CDATA[Is it necessary to let a car sit idle for five minutes or so in order to let it warm up, especially during the Winter? My temperature gauge tends to sit below the  &quot;C&quot;. After awhile, it rises to become horizontal. I usually take off, then. It ends up coming up at a 45 degree angle]]></description>
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<title>98 Mercury Mystique won't start</title>
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<author>nancy</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/22 9:56:48</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hi,My 98 Mercury Mystique isn't starting up properly; the ignition &quot;cranks&quot; for a bit and thereafter the oil and check engine signals light up. It doesn't seem to be the problem of the battery as I recently had that replaced. Any suggestions as to what the problem might be?]]></description>
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<title>1997 F150 4.6L check eng. light</title>
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<author>cjfeng</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/22 8:13:45</pubDate>
<guid>157136</guid>
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<description><![CDATA[Howdy, I've got a 1997 ford F150 4X4 check engine light that is driving me nuts. I took car to our local Ford dealership (Go see CAl) and they pulled codes of 171 &amp; 174 and 430 which translates to lean mixture on banks one and two and low flowon #2 bank Cat. &quot;get this&quot; they told me]]></description>
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<title>How long will this take?</title>
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<author>rocky</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/22 6:13:42</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Ok. Ive been tossing the idea to my stepdad on cherry picking a 350 2b carb small block out of a truck we have and dropping it in my nova. After this is done i would be replacing the 2b intake and carb and putting a 4b edelbrock carb and aluminum intake in it with chrome valve covers. Is it even]]></description>
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<title>96 Suburban gurggling water under dash</title>
<link>http://www.carecars.org/repair/tips/157134.htm</link>
<author>kklung</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/22 5:08:14</pubDate>
<guid>157134</guid>
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<description><![CDATA[I am getting gurggling water sounds under my dash in the heater core area, Ive pulled the bottom of the box off and its bone dry . . heater core is fine and I have good heat. Let me back up one day . . . yesterday when I heard this I thought for sure heater core, on my way home from work it got a]]></description>
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<title>car wont start</title>
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<author>powerZ</author>
<pubDate>2010/6/22 3:02:20</pubDate>
<guid>157133</guid>
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<description><![CDATA[My daughters 1993 Subaru Impreza L 105000 miles wont start. The problem started with check engine light.coming on. The collant temp sensor was replaced. the PCV was also changed. The crankshaft sensor was replaced with a camshaft sensor minus the sleeve. Still no start. I have pulse in the]]></description>
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