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On my 98 Taurus, I only get strong air thru the defrost vents. Very weak thru the floor and top ones. My mechanic says he can’t figure out why. Any answer except find a different mechanic?

Your HVAC has gone into "default" mode, which sends all output to the defroster if the switching controls fail for any reason. This is done to make sure the car is safe to drive, you can see out the windshield. First check for a vacuum leak to the HVAC controls or vacuum motors. Jim O’Neill

on lifetime rotors when you have them turned does that void the warranty?

on lifetime rotors when you have them turned does that void the warranty?

I have a 2001 Chevy Malibu 3.1 Base

I have a 2001 Chevy Malibu 3.1 Base, and it keeps throwing the P0420 code, I
have replaced the Vent Solenoid, Vapor canister w/filter, EGR Valve, vacuum
lines, PCV Valve and fuel filter, the cars runs rough when it first starts
and the gas mileage is lower than normal. Anything I am missing?

WHAT IS A 1\2 PINION WEDGE?

This is an alignment shim used with leaf spring suspensions. The "1/2" refers to one-half degree of adjustment, which is the amount the installation of this wedge will affect the pinion angle of the rear differential. Tom Dayton JS Auto Supply Jamestown, NY

Wagner ThermoQuiet First Ceramic Full Line Brand Of Brake Pads To Achieve Low-Copper Certification

Wagner OE21 formulations receive official listing approvals from industry registrar, according to Federal-Mogul.   SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT brake pads featuring Wagner OE21 formulations are the first full line of replacement ceramic pads to achieve low-copper certification, according to Federal-Mogul. Approval was provided by NSF International, the independent registrar overseeing manufacturer compliance with

why does my tach on my 04 silverado stay between 5 and 6 all the time

Each of the gauges on these instrument clusters has a "stepper motor" behind it that moves the needle, and these motors are a common failure point to these trucks. When they go bad, they either fail to work at all, or stick in one position. A major aftermarket manufacturer (Dorman) offers rebuilt instrument clusters (with

my rear diff on my 2005 ford mustang is making a whine and popping sound no loss of power or vibration any ideas?

The first step regardless of differential type should be to check the fluid level and condition. If this is a limited slip differential, the whine and popping may be coming from the clutch pack. Check, drain, and refill the differential with the appropriate amount of fluid and limited slip additive (if required), and inspect the

a belt fell off my van today and need help to put it back on can show me a diagram for a dodge caravan

Your local parts store should be able to provide a belt routing diagram, if you provide year, make, model, and engine. They may be able to print this information for you to take home, or draw it out for you. Some vehicles have this diagram printed on a decal on the radiator support, you may

how cant i tell the difrence on a 4.0 ford ohv and sohc what do i look for thank you

The 4.0L OHV engine was used from 1990 through 2000, and the 8th digit of the vehicle’s VIN will be an "X". The 4.0L SOHC was used from 1997 through 2011, and the 8th digit of the vehicle’s VIN will be either "E" or "K". The "E" code is a standard gasoline design, and the

A guy came into our store asking to have his battery checked on his 2000 chevy malibu.

I noticed when i opened the hood that his electric radiator fans were still running even though the key was out and the car was off. Is this normal? The battery was nearly dead and it made me wonder if the fans were the problem, killing the battery.

I have a 95 jeep grand cherokee I put in a new motor and

now it only cranks over but gets no spark or fuel it has a new crank sensor,I can turn fuelpump on at relay but nothing when trying to start I also bypassed the security module already can you help

a belt fell off my van today and need help to put it back on can show me a diagram for a dodge caravan

I can help with this as Dodge had a recall and an upgrade but we need to know what year and motor it has   Gerald Wheelus Edgewood Parts Plus