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By
Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
Q--I would like to change the PCV valve on my 2001 Caddy DHS but cannot find it. Can you tell me? A--You will never find it because the engine in your car doesn't have one. If you dealer charged you for ...
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By
Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
Q--In December of 2002, I purchased a battery for my 1991 Camaro that is parked in my garage. I started it up every two months. I discovered that I had to charge the battery every time I went to start it up. ...
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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
Q--I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4. Not long ago, the airbag warning light and accompanying chime started to come on intermittently. Now it is almost always on. If the light does go out it will ...
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TCC Team
Q--In two recent columns you talk about old brake fluid causing corrosion in the braking system, but you fail to mention the main reason for keeping the brake fluid fresh. You mention that it is hygroscopic ...
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TCC Team
Q--I have a 2002 Dodge Stratus, which I bought new. I noticed the other day after leaving work as I was driving down the street that when I went to accelerate the car felt like it was going to stall. For ...
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TCC Team
Q--Regarding brake fluid, why not test it for moisture to determine if replacement is warranted? I believe simply measuring a few drops for its refractive index can be used to determine this, no? A--Yes. ...
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TCC Team
Q--What is proper spark plug gap for 1998 S-10 Chevy pickup? The owner's manual says 0.045 inches but the parts books say 0.060 inches. Who is right? My son has a 2000 Blazer and his owner's manual says ...
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TCC Team
Q--My 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 heater blower fan failed. I replaced it, but it now only works on high speed. Where is the circuit that controls the fan located? A--The fan is controlled by the switch on the ...