Repairing Auto http://www.repairingauto.com Useful DIY car articles for cars, trucks, RV's and motorcycles Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:16:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en Car Repair Help and Car Questions Answered at YouFixCars.com http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/21/car-repair-help-and-car-questions-answered-at-youfixcarscom/ http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/21/car-repair-help-and-car-questions-answered-at-youfixcarscom/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:16:11 +0000 admin tag:www.youfixcars.com://8294db55880cc02d545f3322c590f9fa Get car repair help from certified mechanics that are motivated to help you. A regular auto repair questions forum might do more harm than good.

]]> http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/21/car-repair-help-and-car-questions-answered-at-youfixcarscom/feed/ Torque Converter Clutch Diagnosis Help from YouFixCars.com http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/21/torque-converter-clutch-diagnosis-help-from-youfixcarscom/ http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/21/torque-converter-clutch-diagnosis-help-from-youfixcarscom/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:40:08 +0000 admin tag:www.youfixcars.com://3dfaedc3162e826f2a5c5ebdf8b93f4d Torque converter clutch problems can cause stalling and bucking conditions on older GM vehicles. Get torque converter clutch repair kits.

]]> http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/21/torque-converter-clutch-diagnosis-help-from-youfixcarscom/feed/ Cleaning Your EGR Valve http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/20/cleaning-your-egr-valve/ http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/20/cleaning-your-egr-valve/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:19:08 +0000 admin http://autorepair.about.com/b/2012/02/20/cleaning-your-egr-valve.htm If you're interested in cleaning your own EGR valve or backpressure transducer, you should check out this quick informational on accomplishing the task. It's specific to Dodge Caravan, a common victim of clogged EGR valves, but the theory applies to most vehicles. It's also important to check all of your vacuum hoses when trying to troubleshoot an EGR problem, and replace them if you are at all suspicious of their integrity. Check out the tutorial here and start to learn.

]]> If you’re interested in cleaning your own EGR valve or backpressure transducer, you should check out this quick informational on accomplishing the task. It’s specific to Dodge Caravan, a common victim of clogged EGR valves, but the theory applies to most vehicles. It’s also important to check all of your vacuum hoses when trying to troubleshoot an EGR problem, and replace them if you are at all suspicious of their integrity. Check out the tutorial here and start to learn.

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]]> The question: What color is the smoke coming out of your car or truck’s exhaust pipe? Hopefully your answer is, “I don’t have any smoke coming out of my exhaust …

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]]> If you plan to do automotive work in your home garage, or anywhere for that matter, you should have fire safety on your mind. Engines are recipes for disaster when …

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]]> http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/14/is-your-garage-fire-safe/feed/ Procedure for Retrofitting Air-Conditioning from R12 Freon http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/13/procedure-for-retrofitting-air-conditioning-from-r12-freon/ http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/13/procedure-for-retrofitting-air-conditioning-from-r12-freon/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:50:36 +0000 admin tag:www.youfixcars.com://f9ca54fb2340b6ea39e3ef3164c87e29 Retrofitting air-conditioning systems properly provides the coldest air and best reliability. See how to convert from R12 to 134-a Freon.

]]> http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/13/procedure-for-retrofitting-air-conditioning-from-r12-freon/feed/ Don’t Weep About Your Water Pump http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/13/dont-weep-about-your-water-pump/ http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/13/dont-weep-about-your-water-pump/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:06:16 +0000 admin http://autorepair.about.com/b/2012/02/13/dont-weep-about-your-water-pump.htm Read Full Post

]]> If you think it’s time for a water pump replacement, don’t get all worked up. Water pump repairs can be quite expensive, but this is mostly due to the time …

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]]> http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/13/dont-weep-about-your-water-pump/feed/ Automotive Multimeter Golden Rules from YouFixCars.com http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/10/automotive-multimeter-golden-rules-from-youfixcarscom/ http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/10/automotive-multimeter-golden-rules-from-youfixcarscom/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:46:39 +0000 admin tag:www.youfixcars.com://156947b10ae026a23a93458ed23e0164 Multimeter reviews from DIY car mechanics. How to use auto meters to fix cars. Stop replacing non-returnable electrical parts that are good.

]]> http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/10/automotive-multimeter-golden-rules-from-youfixcarscom/feed/ Troubleshoot a Problem With Your Brakes http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/07/troubleshoot-a-problem-with-your-brakes/ http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/07/troubleshoot-a-problem-with-your-brakes/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:42:47 +0000 admin http://autorepair.about.com/b/2012/02/07/troubleshoot-a-problem-with-your-brakes.htm You can tell when your brakes aren't working as they should. You can probably even describe what they're doing that you don't like -- pulling to the right or left, soft brake pedal, shuttering -- but do you know how to take that information and translate it into a repair diagnosis? Check out this comprehensive brake troubleshooting guide...

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]]> You can tell when your brakes aren’t working as they should. You can probably even describe what they’re doing that you don’t like — pulling to the right or left, soft brake pedal, shuttering — but do you know how to take that information and translate it into a repair diagnosis? Check out this comprehensive brake troubleshooting guide…

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]]> http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/07/troubleshoot-a-problem-with-your-brakes/feed/ Mazda Check Engine Light problems | YouFixCars.com http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/06/mazda-check-engine-light-problems-youfixcarscom/ http://www.repairingauto.com/index.php/2012/02/06/mazda-check-engine-light-problems-youfixcarscom/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:54:26 +0000 admin tag:www.youfixcars.com://5613ea48b4d510a1edb5019690a1dcfe See a Mazda check engine light service bulletin in reference to a set code p0706. See if this adjustment procedure addresses your car problem.

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