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1997 Pontiac Grand Am: The Faint Scent of Gas

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By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

Q--I've got a ‘97 Pontiac Grand Am, and the check engine light is on. I stopped at AutoZone to have them plug their diagnostic tool up to my car and see why the engine light is on, but they couldn't get it to ...
CHMSL Bulbs

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By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

Q--I want to know when they first put brake lights in the middle of the rear window. Why did they do that? It makes it hard to replace the bulb. A--I don’t know which was the first make or model to ...
Anti-lock Antennas

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By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

Q--You suggested that “you could have an external mast antenna installed” on the reader’s car with poor radio reception after tinting the rear window. The reason I was given for the antenna in the rear ...
2003 Buick Park Avenue: HEPA Replacement

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By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

Q--My Dad has an ‘03 Buick Park Avenue Ultra which needs the HEPA filter replaced or cleaned. He asked me how to do it but I have never attempted it. Can you tell me how to do this or send me to a site that ...
How Often Should I Change My Oil?

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By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

Q--The first new car I bought was a 1978 Honda Accord . The manual stated that the engine oil should be changed every 7500 miles or a least twice a year. Thinking I would keep the car forever, I changed the ...
1992 Dodge Dakota Pick-up: Seeing Lights

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By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

Q--I've got a problem with my 1992 Dodge Dakota pickup. Whenever I depress the brake pedal the left rear brake light comes on when the lights are off, but it comes on dim when the lights are on. The tail ...
2005 Toyota Camry: When Should I Change The Transmission Fluid?

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By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

Q--I own a 2005 Camry with a four-cylinder engine and automatic transmission. The car has 15,000 miles on it. At what time do I need to change the transmission fluid? The owner's manual says to check it at ...
Nitrogen Vs. Air

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By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

Q--The dealer told my brother that his tire had a slow leak and the best way to fix it was to put nitrogen in all the tires for $20. My brother got a flyer with all the benefits of nitrogen in tires: Better ...