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IS IT GOOD TO ADD FUEL ADDITIVE Can Fuel Additive Kill a Fuel System? Yes OR No? Q: Actually I added some STP "Jet Fuel" fuel additive to my vehicles fuel system. And since after that my fuel pump goes out. Is this a problem with the additive or a coincidence?  PleaseHelp!!!!!!!!!!!! A: Its not good to be applying mechanic tricks without mechanical knowledge. Why did you add the fuel treatment? Did you feel that your vehicle wasn't running right? I often find that customers, who normally do not use fuel additives, will suddenly change their habits when their vehicle doesn't seem to be running right. More often than not, this is a reaction to a problem that is surfacing with a vehicle, but has not fully manifested itself. Fuel additives such as STP’s Jet Fuel as with other such additives are meant to be used as maintenance products. These additives are not meant to repair a part that is failing. Their job is to help clean and maintain engine performan...

Noisy Alternator Buick LeSabre, Failing Alternators  Q: My Buick LeSabre is making a loud tapping noise. As per noise it appears to be coming from the alternator. The alternator has been replaced twice since 1997. Could it be the alternator again? Or its something else? A: It can be again alternator.But to confirm the problem,you have to first check it.Try these simple test. Remove the serpentine belt and spin the alternator by hand to check for bearing problems, etc. If the alternator is the cause then it will have to be replaced again. Be sure to check the mounting bolts and brackets for looseness or wear that would cause mounting strain on the alternator. Also be sure that the automatic belt tensioner is not binding. A failing tensioner can raise havoc with belt driven accessories.

Whats the Correct Time For Brake Fluid change Or Brake Fluid Flush Time For Brake Fluid Service Q: My Local car garage owner said that very 30k miles, one should drain the brake fluid and flush and replace it with new fluid. What’s your opinion? Is he right or should i wait? A: To understand when to replace brake fluid, i suggest you to first read and understand the brake fluid theory. The details are as follows:----- Brake fluid is a hygroscopic fluid, which means it is designed to absorb moisture, yes water. Why would you want brake fluid to absorb moisture? A vehicle that is in motion has energy. To stop that vehicle you have to remove that energy. To do that the energy is converted to heat. I know it seems odd and you may think that the exhaust fumes have gotten to me. I won’t argue that. But it is true that it is the creation of heat that stops your vehicle. When you step on your brakes two pieces rub together. The friction of this makes heat and lots of it. ...

Car Ac not working Q: I turned my A/C on for the first time this year and found that it didn’t work. My local mechanic suggested air conditioner repair or recharge air conditioner.So i took it to the professional car Air Conditioner repair shop. Thinking it was just low in a refrigerant charge. The mechanic recharged the system and charged me $65, which I thought was high for the new refrigerant. After all you can buy the stuff in a do it yourself kit at BJ’s for $30. Less than 2 days later I turned my A/C on and guess what? It didn’t work! I went back to the garage and told them that the A/C had quit and wanted to know what kind of warranty they provide? The mechanic said that there was none. After Basic air conditioner troubleshooting, he said it can be air conditioner compressor issue.But to properly confirm the problem it will take some time.It can also be the    leak in system and that would require diagnosis to determine where the leak was and what ...

Auto Laws & Repairs Q: What are auto laws about repairs done by an auto repair shop and what about repairs that were not done right? What about ones you didn't give them permission to do? Is there any kind of booklet or manual to know about this and whats your view on this? A: About anyone can guess why you might be asking such questions. These few things should be ready with you:----- The first thing I would suggest to you is to organize your concerns on paper.  You need to have your facts in order with documentation.  Once you've done this, contact the repair facility and speak with the owner.  Review these concerns and ask if he or she would be willing to address these issues/concerns and come to an agreement.  Many times there is a loss of communication that results in confusion and unhappy parties over repairs. Most importantly maintain control, don’t let you emotions run the conversation, even if some tongue biting is needed. Som...

Vehicle A/C Heater Smells Bad Bad Odor Smells Like Mold Q: Whats the reason  I get a bad odor when I turn on the vent, heater or air conditioner? Is this smell bad for my health ? Its very much unbearable? A: Breathing mold spores is not good for anybody's heath! Why is there mold in your ventilation system? There are few possible reasons for such smell to be noticed. Below i wil explain in much detail:----- Either water is not draining correctly, there is tree and leaf type matter collected in the system or rodents have stopped in and laid the ground work for a new housing development. If your vehicle is equipped (it would be great to know what you have for a vehicle) with a cabin filter then it may need replacing. For those of you who do not know, many of today's vehicle have a filter for filtering the incoming air for the passenger compartment. This filter works great and I think it's the best thing since milking parlors! If you grew up on a dairy ...

When Exactly Scheduled Maintenance has to be Done Dealer or Manufacturer Who is right? Q: Its confusing when exactly to get the vehicle serviced.  In a MSN article they mentioned that a service should be done on the manufacturer's schedule, not the dealer's. Is the manufacturer's schedule what is listed in the car manual? This also shows major service at 30k miles. On the Ford Web Site it just refers you to the dealer for the maintenance schedule. How do you find the correct "manufacturer's" recommendation? A: VEHICLES OWNERS MANUAL GUIDE. I suggest using the maintenance schedule in the Owner's Manual as a guide. The Owner's Manual provides the guidelines for required maintenance for warranty purposes and suggested maintenance to keep your vehicle operating safely and reliably. When a customer comes into our shop and asks what type of service their vehicle needs we'll refer to the Owner's Manual as a guide. The manual is clear on defi...