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I’ve got a ’93 Honda Accord while sitting at red light, or just ideling in the driveway, the steering wheel shakes quite hard. I’ve been up, down, in, and out of the column and yet I can’t figure out what’s going on. Any advice?

I’ve got a ’93 Honda Accord while sitting at red light, or just ideling in the driveway, the steering wheel shakes quite hard. I’ve been up, down, in, and out of the column and yet I can’t figure out what’s going on. Any advice?

I have a 98 Cavalier. I bought it with a bad timing chain, put a new timing chain and tensioner on it, and before it quit running, it was making a noise that sounded like the timing chain did when I bought it.

I have a 98 Cavalier. I bought it with a bad timing chain, put a new timing chain and tensioner on it, and before it quit running, it was making a noise that sounded like the timing chain did when I bought it. But, as I mentioned, it quit running. I was going 65mph, it died and would not start, and still will not start. I attempted to read the codes in it, and it had none. It has fire, and I intend to check for compression and fuel. Any ideas what would cause the timing chain to make that noise, or why it died?

I have a 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. My front tires rub the inside of the fender when I turn the wheels sharply. I’ve had the front suspension looked at and was told everything was fine. Any suggestions?

I have a 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. My front tires rub the inside of the fender when I turn the wheels sharply. I’ve had the front suspension looked at and was told everything was fine. Any suggestions?

What does “flex fuel” mean?

What does “flex fuel” mean?

What’s In The DNA Of A True Aftermarket Auto Parts Professional?

The difference between a great parts specialist and a good parts specialist is a small line. What does it take to be a true parts specialist?

Will Changing the Friction Change How ABS and Traction Control Systems Perform?

By Thomas Hall, Automotive Engineer
 Everybody who sells, installs or orders brake pads should be asking themselves the following questions: Will installing replacement brake pads from any source impact the performance of the safety systems that use brake control? Also, are all these new safety systems capable of adapting to different brake pads? The control

I have an ’03 Cobra S/C, made minor modifications to the blower pulley, air intake and exhaust. Do i need to have my ecu re-progammed?

I have an ’03 Cobra S/C, made minor modifications to the blower pulley, air intake and exhaust. Do i need to have my ecu re-progammed?

I have a 96 Chevy S-10 Blazer. I have new tire and new front end parts. My truck wanders at 55 or above. Any suggestions?

I have a 96 Chevy S-10 Blazer. I have new tire and new front end parts. My truck wanders at 55 or above. Any suggestions?

I have a 1986 GMC 1/2 ton pickup truck. When I turn the steering wheel I hear a slight popping noise. Could it be either my ball joints or the tie rod ends?

I have a 1986 GMC 1/2 ton pickup truck. When I turn the steering wheel I hear a slight popping noise. Could it be either my ball joints or the tie rod ends?

I have a ’91 Civic DX 1.5L manual trans. It has a check engine light on.

I have a ’91 Civic DX 1.5L manual trans. It has a check engine light on. When I figured out what the code meant it was, “Ignition Output Signal.” The car runs fine! In my mind ignition output signal would be coil, wires. But it runs perfect. What does this code actually mean!?

I have a 1996 Ford F-350 dual rear wheel 2-wheel drive 4-door diesel 5-speed that pulls to the right.

I have a 1996 Ford F-350 dual rear wheel 2-wheel drive 4-door diesel 5-speed that pulls to the right. I’ve had the toe checked twice and no problem there; brakes and bearings aren’t dragging, tires are new, steering gear mesh load has been tightened (which helped a bit but didn’t fix all of it). I’m out of ideas, what else could it be?

I work for a local parts jobber and I am interested in knowing if there is a industry standard benchmark for parts sales per employee for the aftermarket auto parts industry?

I work for a local parts jobber and I am interested in knowing if there is a industry standard benchmark for parts sales per employee for the aftermarket auto parts industry?