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[Auto Doctor]

Wenis wrote:

Yea! Team up Doc... lol
There's lots of things it could be but thats what jumped out at me.

Yep!!!! Anything helps.

[Tim]

2000 Blazer. Is there a way to release the parking brake without using the Brake Release handle - it is disengaged or broken. I dropped the bottom of the dash and can see the cable but not where it goes.

[Wenis]

Tim,
If you look at where the cable would be or end up if it was all put back together you'll see a piece of metal that's kind of doubled over, there's a slot in the side of it for the cable to slide into, If you pull that lever it will release.

[Francis from Hawaii]

I have a 2001 chrysler sebring and the problem is
that,it runs for twenty minutes then stops.what could be causing this problem?I appreciate very much if you could help me.

[Auto Doctor]

Francis from Hawaii wrote:

I have a 2001 chrysler sebring and the problem is
that,it runs for twenty minutes then stops.what could be causing this problem?I appreciate very much if you could help me.

Maybe your fuel pump.

[charles]

96 gmc truck v6 dist cap get wet

[Mexi]

charles wrote:

96 gmc truck v6 dist cap get wet

There is probaly a hose leak somewhere that is getting it wet!!!

[lee]

david wrote:

i own a 1996 chevy blazer with the 4.3 and there is significant engine noise. i checked the fan clutch and it seems to be fine. are there any suggestions?

SOMETIMES
the fan metal cracks & makes a bad knock sound, check around bolts fastening to fan clutch

[lee]

SOMETIMES
the fan metal cracks & makes a bad knock sound, check around bolts fastening to fan clutch

[Wenis]

Auto Doctor wrote:

<quoted text>
Yep!!!! Anything helps.

Doc, you ever wonder if what we tell these people helps? I do!

I would like to hear what they found and if what we said helped, it would make it a little more fun to be here, don't you think?

You know, if what we say gets them thinking and they solve the problem then it's a good thing and makes it worth while.

But! If what we told them was wrong then they need not reply. lol

[Rodney]

I own a 2004 Ford Freestar, the rear door won't
open. What could the problem be?

[jorje]

Yo tengo un nissan altima 2000 que le cayo agua y creo se dano algunos sensores como puedo arreglarlo

[Charles Grantham]

I have a 2005 Dodge Neon and I am trying to add hydrogen asist to it. I understand that I will need to increase the voltage to the O2 sensor if it is a narrow band and decrease it if it is a wide band but I don't know what the sensor is and my father is wanting to do the same to his 1996 Chev. pickup I will need the same information on his sensor. "THANKS"

[Auto Doctor]

Wenis wrote:

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Doc, you ever wonder if what we tell these people helps? I do!
I would like to hear what they found and if what we said helped, it would make it a little more fun to be here, don't you think?
You know, if what we say gets them thinking and they solve the problem then it's a good thing and makes it worth while.
But! If what we told them was wrong then they need not reply. lol

Yes, I like to here that I actually helped someone in this world! Hahhaa

[charger_dodge9]

No Acceleration wrote:

I have 93 s10 blazer 4.3Vortec, 143K miles.(bought the truck at 138,000 miles.) I changed the plugs around 1,000 miles ago. That's all I have done besided service every 4 thousand. Noticed recently, I have NO acceleration. Very sluggish getting up to about 40mph, and kinda sputters when accelerating. What can I do?

try replaceing the fuel filter it should only be about 30 bucks or so and you can do that your self. i had the same problem with a 93 dodge dakota.

[STRETCH]

I HAVE A 03 FORD RANGER XTL WHY IS THERE SO MUCH DIFFERNCE IN FUEL ECOMANY 03 AN O8,

[STRETCH]

please explain the difference in the gas mileage of the 2003 Ford Ranger XTL and the 2008 Ford Ranger XTL? Why is the milegage so different

[Virginia]

I have a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica with 6,500 miles on it. The dashboard lights suddenly stopped working. It must be an easy fix but I can't figure out how to do it. It appears that the headlights and turn signals are working, also the radio. I am puzzled!

[James]

1996 dodge neon. Sounds like a lifter is ticking. Any quick fixes for this? or just ride it out?

[Stacio]

I have a chevey 1995 &1999 Calvier. Both vehicles are over heating while in idle. I have replaced the coolant and thermostat. I also replace the radiator fan. Replaced the upper and lower hoses. The gage still move shows it is getting over heated. What else can be done?