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I have a 1982 Chevy Camaro. The rear driver’s side wheel keeps locking up. I have replaced the master cylinder and the wheel cylinder but it still does it. What could it be?

A question is the answer: does the axle still turn when this happens? You may have a bearing locking up especially if it is not a posi track rear-end. —Gerald Wheelus Edgewood Auto Parts #253, Edgewood, Texas

I have a 2005 KIA Sorrento that’s hard to start in the morning but runs fine after it runs for awhile.

A common problem in all fuel-injected vehicles is the coolant temp sensor, which controls the computer temp that controls all functions of the vehicle. —Gerald Wheelus Edgewood Auto Parts #253, Edgewood, Texas

We have a 2008 Ford Ranger. Brake pads and shoes have been replaced several times. The rotors and drums were resurfaced but after a few days, they start squeaking all over again. What could be the problem?

A couple of things come to mind. First, the rotors may be too thin. A rotor has two sides. Sometimes the rotor can measure to be in tolerance but if one side is worn thinner than the other, it can cause it to warp very easily. Get someone to measure the width of the rotor

I have a 2006 Ford F-250 diesel 6.0 LT. I have put a Bullydog tuning chip and a K&N cold air intake system on it and I still only get perhaps 12 mpg. How can I get better mileage?

There are many claims out there for the various mileage-increase products. However, there are too many factors to determine the facts. But if you have a low-speed rear-end, you will never get the mileage up over a long trip. —Gerald Wheelus Edgewood Auto Parts #253, Edgewood, Texas

I have a 2000 Chevy impala and when my car is in park it shakes a little bit. What could that be?

It may be the torque converter going bad or the fluid may need to be changed. Also, harmonic balancers go bad and cause low idle vibrations. —Gerald Wheelus Edgewood Auto Parts #253, Edgewood, Texas

The windshield wipers will not turn off on a 1997 S10 Blazer. What could cause this?

Most likely it’s a multi-function switch that is included in the turn signal on the column. —Gerald Wheelus Edgewood Auto Parts #253, Edgewood, Texas

I have a 2006 Ford Focus and when I turn the heater on defrost I hear a high-pitched squeal by the passenger floor board. When I tap it, it stops. What could cause that?

This is most likely the heater blower motor. —Gerald Wheelus Edgewood Auto Parts #253, Edgewood, Texas

Why would a 1994 Isuzu truck with a 2.3 carb engine need a throttle position sensor?

Why would a 1994 Isuzu truck with a 2.3 carb engine need a throttle position sensor?

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