Tips and Advice about repairs (page 7)
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1998 Saturn: Cold Start
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--In one of your previous columns, you described one way to eliminate a fuel pressure problem is to turn the ignition key to ON to let the fuel pump run for a few seconds before actually cranking the engine. I...
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Staying Charged
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--I have two later-model cars, both with electronic speedometers. Could you explain how the integrity of the odometer reading is maintained when the battery might be removed for months? A--The odometer information...
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Hazardous Filter
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--What do you do with your used filter when you are done changing your oil (you do change your own oil, right?) I take my used oil to a local auto parts store or oil change station, but neither will accept the...
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1982 Ford: Handy Carburetor
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--I have a 1982 Ford LTD with an eight-cylinder engine on which I had the carburetor rebuilt at 41,000 miles. I can start the car, but cannot keep it running. I can keep the car running if I keep my hand over the...
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Deer Whistlin'
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--Are there any whistles that work to alert deer when attached to the front of an automobile? I see these advertised and installed sometimes but can't get any insight as to their effectiveness. A--They do not...
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Training the Techs
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--The owner’s manual of my ’97 Dakota 4WD and the manufacturer of my Cooper Discoverer H/T tires (replacement set) state that the front tires should be crossed to the opposite side when they are moved to the...
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Pertinent Recalls
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--Where could I get a listing of all recalls classified by vehicle type? A--Why would you want a list of all the recalls? Those applicable to your car(s) should be adequate. Ask your dealer for them. For safety...
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Pooshin'
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Trevor Wild, AuthorQ--Is automatic stability control used in NASCAR? I always hear them saying the car is either too loose (oversteer) or too tight (understeer) when they go into a turn. A--Are you kidding? NASCAR technology is...
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