I have a 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager. P0340 and P0353 are currently present codes were cleared and came back do you think its a wiring problem or both components are defective Answer: P0340 : Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction P0353 : Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction Looks to me like one of the coils needs to be replaced… Read the rest

When the gauge went out did that me that something went wrong with my oil pump? Answer: No. It means the gauge went out. If the pump went out you would hear knocking noises already even after just ten minutes of the engine running. It would be in your best interest to replace the sending . If you have heard… Read the rest

What causes the Evap systems to fail? Is this type of repair expensive? I assume I should have some one reset the check engine lite to verify that there is a problem right? Answer: 1) What causes the Evap system s to fail? : Age , poor manufacturing, same stuff as when the vacuum sweeper fails. yes , before… Read the rest

I have a 2000 Pontiac Firebird, what causes the reduced power engine light to come on ? Answer: When the vehicle computer receives voltage signals that are abnormal it will come on. If this seems to only occur when the engine is cold. Try letting the vehicle run till it reaches normal operating temperature ( between 180 and 220)… Read the rest

Welcome Back to the Ford Taurus SHO! Truly missed for its sleek design and awesome power. This time around the SHO is truly a muscle car to be recognized. With an impressive 365 horsepower @ 5550 rpm along with the AWD to put the 350 lb.-ft of torque to the ground. This beast can still maintain a modest 17… Read the rest

Lets take a minute to see what the pros and cons are along with some common sense thinking. OK, so you are in the market to buy a new car. That’s wonderful that the Media Scare on the economy hasn’t worked on you. So lets use some numbers and base it on lets say MONEY! The New Chevy Volt,… Read the rest

Any automotive air conditioning system employs four basic parts-a mechanical compressor, driven by the vehicle’s engine; an expansion valve, which is a restriction the compressor pumps against; and two heat exchangers, the evaporator and the condenser. In addition, there is the refrigerant that flows through this system. Avoid the need for an auto air conditioner service call Look Below… Read the rest

the oil gauge is reading very high at 80 but i know their is only 6 quarts of oil in the jeep. 1999 jeep grand Cherokee Answer: The reading is too high and is more than likely not accurate. The problem is most likely the oil pressure sending unit sending the gauge the wrong information. You need to check… Read the rest

Step 5. The use of a Strut Spring Compressor is needed for the next step. You can use an inexpensive strut spring compressor or a more expensive Shop Style Strut Spring Compressor as shown here. Step by Step Strut Replacement The original post Is From Free Auto Mechanic Automotive Advise Blog. If you are reading this post from any… Read the rest

We have all heard the TV and radio ads for the “cash for clunkers” program that offers up to $4500.00 for your old trade in. This has become a some what misleading program. The ads what have you think they would give you an instant rebate of $4500.00 for your old car no matter the actual value. This is not… Read the rest