Toyota Camry AC Problem

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Mike Herzing

Walter writes: I have a 89k mile 2004 Camry that has had one AC problem after another. The latest is a leak that can’t be found. I have to add Freon every 6 months and no one can detect a leak, but it has to have one. What can I do? It’s getting expensive!
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Taking that Summer Trip

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Mike Herzing

Don’t take that summer trip without getting your vehicle checked before you go. Go to the shop or dealer you trust and have them take a close look at your cooling system, (including belts and hoses) all of your fluids, your brakes and tires. Continue reading →

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Brake Dust on Wheels

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Mike Herzing

Bart writes: The other day you were talking about eliminating the black brake dust that gets on our front wheels. Can you tell us again? Continue reading →

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Dodge Durango Differential Problem

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Mike Herzing

Janice writes: I have a 2005 Dodge Durango with 92k miles. We must have gotten into high water a couple of months ago because we found water in the differential fluid when we changed it. It seems ok now, but how often should we change that fluid? Continue reading →

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Fuel Grade Tip

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Mike Herzing

Do not use premium fuel unless your car manufacturer says to. If your owners manual says put in 87 octane…..DO IT. Contrary to what you might believe, it isn’t like giving your dog a treat. Continue reading →

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Chevy Tahoe Fuel Pump

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Mike Herzing

Lenora writes: I have a 2006 Tahoe that I truly love. I have a habit of driving until I am almost out of fuel before I fill up. My husband says I am always running around with the fuel gauge on “E”. I was told that this habit could cost me an expensive fuel pump someday. Is that true? Continue reading →

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Jeep Wrangler Transmission

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Mike Herzing

Jimmy writes: I have a 68K mi, 2003 Jeep Wrangler with a six cylinder engine and an automatic transmission. I’d like o put in a manual transmission instead of the automatic. Is it hard to do, and is it expensive? Continue reading →

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Timing Belt

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Mike Herzing

If your engine has a timing belt, (more that half of the engines do) be sure to replace when your manufacturer says to. It’s usually anywhere from 60 – 100k miles. A broken timing belt can cause huge engine damage by bending valves and breaking pistons. Continue reading →

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Nissan Armada Power Steering

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Mike Herzing

Kerry writes: I have a 68K mi, 2002 Nissan Armada with a power steering leak. I was told that my power steering rack has leaking seals. Does it have to be replaced? Can I pour something into the fluid and fix it? Continue reading →

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Maintaining Tires

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Mike Herzing

Kelly writes: I have been reading your column for years and it seems that you constantly talk about tires. Is maintaining the tires that important? What about the brakes? Continue reading →

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