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2024年12月7日 · I was driving on a 7 degree morning and within a mile from home going 10mph my check engine light started blinking and I could no longer accelerate above 10-15 mph. I made it home and checked the code P0304 (MISFIRE) and a catalytic converter code from a year ago. Later that day (it was a bit warmer) I started the car and the engine light was not blinking and it drove fine around the ...

2025年1月27日 · I saw a report on the evening news about Star Chase. It’s a GPS tracking device that is shot from the front of a police car and adheres to the rear of the speeding car that is trying to get away. Once activated, the police can track the speeder and stop them once they slow down. It can also be used for cars that run from a traffic stop. The officer can fire the device using a fob. The police ...

2025年3月7日 · I need some advice from a mechanic that may know about the new GDI engines in the KIA Sportage. My wife and, I have a ‘2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo’ we purchased it at the dealer in 2018 brand new. Recently we have been experiencing oil consumption in the past 40k miles. it has 119,000 miles. It failed a oil consumption test at the dealership… but Hyundai said they will not cover the ...

2025年2月28日 · I am getting an intermittent check engine light. The scan tool shows that the catalytic converter on the passenger side is operating 3 degrees too hot. I can reset the fault code and drive anywhere from 400 miles to 1000 miles before the check engine light comes on again. I was getting an engine misfire on cylinders 3 and 5. I put in new spark plugs and that stopped. The check engine light ...

6 天之前 · I went to paint the roof - $700 with 5yr warranty Original is metallic paint on 2010 Corolla He then offered whole car 3yr warranty - later he reduced the price to $1200 and also reduced the warranty to 2 yrs. I am concerned - i later discovered that their 2yr warranty means they use enamel paint as opposed to urethane. 2 or 3yr warranty means that they will use a sealant and then spray with a ...

2025年2月14日 · The car was parking in the garage, about 10 years. My budget is around $1476 dollars, i think is enough in Mexico. I am very grateful for all your answers! Best wishes!! P.S. The car was parking lot of years cause the owner died (my uncle), and i want to rescue the car.

1999 Mercury Grand Marqui. 1st overheating issue was in the engine, it blew coolant all over the engine tray. That was a big fix, but a pipe leak was also found. Got the car back, overheated. Mechanic noticed the coolant wasn’t leaking this time and noticed the fan was running odd so he replaced the fan. Got it back today, drove around for about 30 …

6 天之前 · I am trying to decide which one of these 3 cars to buy. I test drove all three of them and I feel indifferent about the driving quality and comfort, they are all great! I am torn about which one of these cars to buy as a starter car. I am in my mid-twenties and my salary is quite high for my age (around $300k+). A bit worried about the maintenance costs. …

2025年2月18日 · My 2004 Toyota Corolla has 145,000 miles on it and I’m the original owner. The car has been well maintained. I drive around town most of the time since I retired. It was suggested I have my front and rear shocks and struts replaced. This has not been done in the past and the car seems to drive and ride fine to me. Do you think I should have this done? The cost would be $ 2,000 total.