Q--Recently, the service engine soon light came on in my 1999 Infiniti I30. It turned out that the EGR passage was clogged. What would cause this problem? A--EGR stands for exhaust gas recirculation — an apt...
Q--My girlfriend has a 1999 Chrysler Sebring that she bought used from a dealer in northern Virginia last summer. Recently, with only 26,085 miles on it, the calipers on the rear brakes locked up, causing her brake...
Q-- My 1999 Chrysler LHS has 29,000 miles and since day one the exhaust has always been visible regardless of the weather or the amount of time the engine has been running. Is this normal? What causes it? If it...
Q--I have a ‘99 Honda Accord EX V-6 Coupe, which I use about 100 miles a day on average. I currently have 84,000 miles on it. At 80,000 miles, my torque converter went bad, and destroyed my transmission,...
Q--I have a 1999 Nissan Altima and at 15,000 miles I had the fuel filter changed at the dealer and they replaced the smooth fuel injection clamps with new clamps of the worm drive style. I confronted them at that...
Q--I have been told that my 1999 Jeep Cherokee with 40,000 miles needs to have the oil changed in the wheel axles at a cost of $700. I was informed that the oil alone is $200. Is this necessary or just another way...
Q--Many car dealers and independent shops are pushing fuel injection service with prices ranging from $100-130. Is this service recommended and/or needed? I have a 1999 Buick Century with 35,000 miles and nowhere...
Q--My 1999 Ford Taurus has 39,000 miles and for the past year or so, after being off for about 3-4 minutes, the engine will not start. It cranks, but seems to be getting no fuel. After 15-20 minutes, it will start...
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