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toyota 3sfe d4 petrol engine hardstart and backfiring problem

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Why You Should Convert Your Car To LPG

With the cost of gas rising and the influx of research on the effect of gas-powered cars on the environment, drivers are looking for more environmentally friendly and cheaper energy sources for their vehicles. One …

Cadillac ELR, Nissan Resonance and Ford Atlas win Eyes on Design awards

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Nissan, Design/Style This year’s annual Eyes on Design awards were presented at the end of press days for the Detroit Auto Show on Tuesday. Given out for the best production and concept car de… …

After Replacing Oxygen Sensors And Throttle- Truck Has High Idle

I have a 2000 Ford F-150 4.2 ltr v6 2wd. It was throwing codes p0171 and p0174. I changed the upstream o2 sensors and the MAF. Took it back to Autozone to check the codes …

2003 GMC Yukon Dash Gauges Not Working- Recall

My 2003 Yukon XL (Suburban) with 5.3 motor and 70k miles has no power to any of dash gauges. The truck runs and operates fine, but the radio, heater controls and dash lights work fine. No …

Fuel Leak Recall On Chevrolet Cobalt And Saturn Ion

Lately at the dealership we have seen another rash of problems on the Chevorlet Cobalt and Saturn Ion vehicles. These are basically the same car, just different nameplates. What the customers are complaining about is …

Vehicle Emissions System Problems And Repairs

Based on the amount of repairs we do on emission components on just about every type of vehicle, I thought I would write an article talking more about the parts and workings of the emission …

Chevy Impala Engine Overheating- Common Causes And Repair

Chevy Impala Cylinder Head Gasket Leaking.

I had this job about a week ago and thought it would make a good article. I’ve done many head gaskets over the years, and it becomes kind of a no brainer for me, but …

Check Engine Light Code P0300 On GM 2.2L and 2.4L

Engine Cylinder Head With Leaking Valves

We have been seeing quite a few problems with the GM 2.2L and 2.4L engines. Mostly on model years 2005 through 2009. This engine is very common in the Chevrolet Malibu, Cobalt and HHR. As …

Ford Air Conditioning Problems As Temperature Gets Warmer

Air Conditioning Compressor

With the warmer temperatures coming a little bit early this year, we have seen quite a few cars coming in the shop with air conditioning problems. Once people start using their air conditioning, they make …

 
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