Tips and Advice about SUVs/Wagons
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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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2005 Toyota Matrix: Shock When Exiting Car
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Marty Padgett, Editorial DirectorQ--I have a 2005 Toyota Matrix. About 95 percent of the time when exiting the car I receive an electric shock. I was advised by a friend that the car was not grounded properly and this situation was very...
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2004 Acura MDX: Smelling Eggs
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Marty Padgett, Editorial DirectorQ--I have a 2004 Acura MDX. At times when accelerating I get a very strong sulfur smell. The dealer says that this is due to the ethanol in the fuel. Is this true or do you know of anything specific that would...
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