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January 26, 2007
Retrofitting for Stability Control, Faulty Electronic Doors, Battery Drains, Overflowing Oil Changes, Wind-Powered Electric Cars and More: Mike Allen’s Weekly Auto Clinic Online
Defective Electronic Key, Flushing A Cooling System, When To Replace Tires, And More In Mike Allen's Auto Clinic
Q: Mike, perhaps you can explain what happened and whether I need to take any further action. I have a 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette. I had the oxygen senor replaced by the dealer after the 'Service Engine Soon' light came on. The very next day the car would not start for my wife. She called me at work and explained that the engine would not turn over and the "Security" light was on....
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Gas Smell In Car, Knocking Engine, Replacing Brake Discs and More in Mike Allen's Auto Clinic
When To Replace an Air Filter, How To Check a Vehicle's History, What's That Thing Covering My Spark Plugs and More in Mike Allen's Auto Clinic
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Volvo XC60 Concept: Detroit Preview
It turns out there’s plenty of room underneath the XC90 in Volvo’s lineup for an entry-level crossover SUV. Volvo will pull the wraps off this XC60 concept at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit (don’t worry, we’ll be there)....
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Don't Judge A Car By Its Sticker: New EPA Figures Won't Affect Fleet Economy
The EPA, the federal government agency in charge of certifying new car fuel economy claims it has revamped its rating system. Sort of. The EPA has developed a new testing regimen (all fuel economy numbers are based on laboratory testing, not over-the-road usage) claimed to more closely mimic real-world conditions. The previous rating system, last changed in 1984, was long criticized for providing inflated fuel economy figures, mainly because the old formula didn’t include real-world factors such as widespread air conditioner use, higher speed limits and aggressive driving....
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When To Use Drygas, Squeeking Power Window, Mixing Coolants and More in Mike Allen's Auto Clinic
Expensive Gear Lube, Mixing Coolant Types and Water in the Air Cleaner Housing and More in Mike Allen's Auto Clinic
Car Won't Start In The Rain, Jammed Up Transmission, How Long Does A Hybrid Car Battery Last? and More in Mike Allen's Auto Clinic
I have a 1988 Dodge Eagle Premier with a 3.0 V6 Renault engine and a 4-speed water cooled transmission. The car has approximately 210,000 miles on it, but I replaced the entire dash twice, so I'm not sure of the exact mileage. I started with 69,000-odometer that broke at 149,000. The second odometer started at 56,000 and broke at 141,899. I have driven the car for over 6 years. I have replaced the cap and rotor numerous times, and when it rains the car won't start...
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Ethanol, Oil in the Gas Tank, Hazed Headlights and More in Mike Allen's Auto Clinic
- Disengaging Self Locking Doors, Synthetic Oil, Out Of Control Speedometer and More in Mike Allen's Auto Clinic
- Low Profile Tires Causing Vibration, Traction On Sand, Blank Radio Display, Cleaning A Fuel Tank and More in Mike Allen's Auto Clinic
- Proper Van Hitch, Flushing A Radiator, Whining Transmission, And More In Mike Allen's Auto Clinic
- Smelly Upholstery, Xenon Lights Conversion Kits, Mystery Engine Problems And More in Mike Allen's Auto Clinic
- Blue Exhaust, Engine Loses Power, Removing Rear View Mirror Bracket, and More in Mike Allen's Auto Clinic
- Tire Sealant and a TPMS, Replacing 14" Tires, The Vortex Valve, and More with Mike Allen's Auto Clinic
- Auto Clinic: Rewiring Headlamps, 100 MPG Car, Radio Static, Legal A/C Recharge Kits, Reprogramming Keyless Remote, Gas Savers and Top Tier Gas
- Auto Clinic: Passing Emissions Testing, A/C Compression Not Cooling Enough, Parking Brake Freeze, Bringing Motorcyle To The U.S., Fast Idling Engine, PM Auto Repair CD-ROMs
- Auto Clinic: Humming Tire, Vibrating Car, Brake Fluid Change, Overheating Aerostar Van, Another 'Fuel Saver', Removing Paint Spots, Battery Chargers
- Auto Clinic: CD Won't Eject, Accessing Factory Service Manuals, Fuel Economy Suggestion, Delayed Engine Starts, Nissan Stanza Breakdown, Can't Fuel Up Car
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