Answer by ggariepy for Suitable Engine Oil grade for my car
Technically, the right grade of oil for any engine is the thinnest oil which will develop adequate oil pressure after start-up. Oil pressure develops as the pump forces the oil against the surfaces the...
View ArticleAnswer by ggariepy for 1995 Chrysler Concorde that only started by WIGGLING...
This sounds suspiciously like it could be the 'clockspring' in the steering column of the vehicle, or an open in the steering column wiring harness. It should not be too difficult for a mechanic to...
View ArticleAnswer by ggariepy for New alternator fitted
The car's Engine Control Module is sensing a drop in system voltage triggering the warning light. Year/make/model and age of the battery would be helpful, however there are a large number of variables...
View ArticleAnswer by ggariepy for Rust bubbles on paint
Unfortunately, when the rust bubbles appear under the paint, the rust started behind the paint, and possibly from the other side of the fender. The replacement fender may have been an aftermarket unit...
View ArticleAnswer by ggariepy for 2012 Ford F-150 Rust
The rust will inevitably get worse unless it is removed (sanding) and the metal sealed with paint. The main area to be concerned with is under the rocker panel, the metal there is much thinner than the...
View ArticleAnswer by ggariepy for my car's keyless remote fob only works when outside of...
Probably need to replace the battery at minimum, and I would take the opportunity to give the inside of the remote a thorough cleaning as well.
View ArticleAnswer by ggariepy for Steam clean vs jet wash to remove dust etc in car seats?
At 20 years of age, the foam in the seats may be starting to break down, causing the dust you see, which could actually be powdered foam coming through the upholstery fabric. This is more likely in a...
View ArticleAnswer by ggariepy for 2013 Chevy Cruze A/C not working and possibly radiator...
The first thing I would check is to see if the air conditioning compressor clutch is engaging when the system is on. The fan probably won't come on if the AC compressor isn't engaging.Does the fan...
View ArticleAnswer by ggariepy for Cyclical Thumping at Speed - 2007 Forester
In order to diagnose this I have had to raise the driven wheels off the ground, disengage the traction control, and put the transmission in drive, then observe what is happening. Of course, you have to...
View ArticleAnswer by ggariepy for Can I determine if a blown head gasket has caused...
What you need is to have a mechanic perform a cylinder leak-down test. It is inexpensive and does not require the removal of the heads. If there is a leak, it will be possible to determine where it is...
View ArticleAnswer by ggariepy for Airbag light blinking after ignition switch replacement
If you removed the airbag and steering wheel when you replaced the ignition switch, it is probably the clockspring. Typically there is a device called a clockspring used to make the connection between...
View ArticleAnswer by ggariepy for What would the result be of re-painting a slightly...
The most expensive but probably the best fix is to replace what you have with a rust-free used door and have them repaint it when they do the other side.Second best would be to media blast the rust on...
View ArticleAnswer by ggariepy for Oil dipstick missing
The risk of anything bad happening is absolutely minimal if all you're seeing is a little smoke or vapor, and no oil blown all over the engine. I'd just drive it to the dealership; you've been driving...
View ArticleAnswer by ggariepy for What are the Pros and Cons of Center Takeoff vs. End...
The experience I've had with center take-off racks is in the Chrysler Corp's LH cars (Intrepid, Concorde, 300M, New Yorker, etc.)The center take-off design has long tie rods that must reach to the...
View ArticleAnswer by ggariepy for Brakes are suddenly hard to push since I put new pads...
This is fairly normal. It will take some time for the pads and the rotors to wear a bit, and then braking performance will improve. One thing you can do to accelerate that is to dismount the rotors and...
View ArticleComment by ggariepy on 2010 Dodge Avenger : Battery light coming on, battery...
It monitors a pin on the second PCM connector, which at the alternator end shares a plug with the field connector. I'll look at the grounds. I'm fairly well convinced it's the PCM, but there's no...
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