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My check engine light recently came on on my 1998 Nisson Pathfinder.  I brought it in to get check and was told that the Catalytic Convertor needs to be repalced.   Is there another way to determine if this really does need to be replaced.  Emission test?  Anything else?   I recently had a new exhaust system put ...

My check engine light stays on and when I fill up it goes off then comes back on. According to Auto Zone, I need to replace the filter in the "coffee can" located somewhere on the body. Couldn't find it. Only found a container(plastic) had fuel lines going to it. Any suggestions or diagrams would be of great assistance. Thank you all.

1997 Chevy Lumina 186,000 mile - lifter or push rod knock developed "without warning".  The question is do I wait for Rezoline (sp) to do the trick or do I pour engine cleaners in a risk damaging old seals and if this doesn't work what is the estimated cost for a hydruaic lifter job...can a mechanically adapt guy handle in ...

I need someone to tell me the steps in changing my altenater in my jetta   keywords: jetta, volkswagon jetta, volkswagon,  

I have a 2000 Saturn l-series, 3.0 liter engine, 6 cyl.  I have two problems....the first is after the engine warms up, my check engine light w/the little wrench comes on and when the car shifts, it "lurches".  (I have named the car "Lurch")  I have had it looked at several times and the code that comes up has to ...

Lately when I make left turns I hear what sounds like rubbing or chafing noises coming from the right rear of the car.  Can anyone tell me what would cause this, and how can I fix it?

I have a 1996 Plymouth Neon and the transmission was slipping between second and third gear which causes the car to over heat, before we could change out the transmission, the car was stolen and it was found the next day on the side of the road not running.  The theives had ran the car until it over heated and the engine locked up.  Is ...

I have a 1996 Chrysler Concord ...and I'm Replacing the STEERING RACK AND PINION ..I have it all ready to be taking off but the Pinion ..i cant seam to get it unhook ..can some one tell me what i can do to get this of ...I have a feeling its got a pin behind the boot but the boot is to tight to pull back to get to it ..I just wish thy made the ...

I need advice on what to do and what will happen to my 1994 mercury grand marquis if  someone put water instead of engine oil in the motor.   keywords: mercury, grand marquis, mercury cars, mercury lineup 

I allowed my '81 Toyota Tercel to sit unused for a couple of years.  Now when I get it to run, it idles weakly, and spits out Raw Gas from the muffler... any advice ?  There is also a dense white vapor that comes out, seemingly more gas in a 'cloud' state.  keywords: toyota tercel, tercel, toyota, toyota cars,