Tips and Advice about SUV
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2001 Mitsubishi Montero: Pricey Air Compressors
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Marty Padgett, Editorial DirectorQ--My 2001 Mitsubishi Montero LTD has not been producing cold air out of the A/C for a while. The two places I took it to add refrigerant told me the compressor is bad and a new one will cost about $950 plus labor....
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2004 Honda Pilot: New Vs. Old
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Marty Padgett, Editorial DirectorQ--I have a 2004 Honda Pilot with front and rear disc brakes. I have always done my own brake jobs and want to know if the rotors must be machined on the vehicle or may they be removed and machined off the car?...
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2004 Honda Pilot: Brake Rotors
Q--I have a 2004 Honda Pilot with front and rear disc brakes. I have always done my own brake jobs and want to know if the rotors must be machined on the vehicle or may they be removed and machined off the car?...
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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Air Bag Light Issue
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 come on...
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1999 Chevrolet Blazer: A/C Won\'t Stay On
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Marty Padgett, Editorial DirectorQ--The A/C on my 1999 Chevy Blazer will come on for a few minutes then will start blowing hot air. Then sometimes it will come on and work for quite a while. What’s the problem? A--I suspect that the evaporator...
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2003 Ford Expedition: How Can I Test My Battery?
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Marty Padgett, Editorial DirectorQ--Can I perform a meaningful battery load test at home with a voltmeter by turning on the lights and A/C on my 2003 Ford Expedition? A--You may be able to load test the battery by turning on every electrical...
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Chrysler Spins PT Sunset Edition
There’s something about cruising that’s made it one of the most popular of American pastimes – and maintained demand for the retro-styled PT Cruiser, year after year after year. Despite endless speculation...
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Stability Control Has Ways to Go
The U.S. federal government has mandated electronic stability control for the 2012 model year. But while it’s on the way as standard equipment, its installation is spotty — and often, as it is around the world...
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