JohnPaul
(Moderator)
12:51PM
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Hello everyone, summer is almost here are both you and your car ready?
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acuragirl
01:03PM
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Should I buy a the New Acura TL?
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:04PM
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acuragirl,
the TL is a great car. Its fun to drive has a certain amount of style
and made by one of the best car companies on the planet
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passatt
01:12PM
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i'm due for my 10K mile checkup for my 2004 passat. anything specific i shoudl ask them to look for?
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:15PM
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passatt,
the 10K is nothing more than a oil and filter change and tire roatation
This is the time to note any unsual sounds and rattles.
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CCurran
01:15PM
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i
have a question... a screw came out of my glove compartment and it feel
out of its spot... where can i go to have someone fix this?
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:15PM
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CCurran, anywhere
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DebS
01:15PM
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Would you expect Scions to be as reliable as Toyotas?
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:17PM
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DebS,
So far so good the Scions have been holding up as well as any other
Toyota product. Keep in mind they are on the botton rung so materials
and interior components may not be as solid as a lexus but mechanical
have been fine
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bobm
01:18PM
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Hello
John, I am looking for a very safe auto. I was recently read ended and
my car didn't do very well. I was looking at the Volvo s60 with AWD but
was concerned that Consumer Reports says that Volvo's have had a lot of
repairs in recent years. What are your thoughts on this car?
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:20PM
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bobm,
Volvos are solid and safe, but not quite as dependable as Toyota and
Honda. The S60 offers a sporty feel with decent performance and the awd
system is first rate. The car still deleivers a good combination of
style and safety with a decent resale value
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Sue
01:20PM
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not
sure if this is applicable, but can you shed some light on the gas
prices? It seems like they've leveled off - do you see any increases in
the near future?
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:21PM
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Sue,
60% of the gas price we pay at the pump are based on crude oil prices.
With crude at $50.00 a barrel $2.00 a gallon gas is here to stay.
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looking
01:21PM
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What do you think about the 2004 volvo xc wagon?
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:24PM
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looking,
the XC 70 offers a nice alternative to an SUV. The vehicle has been
pretty good all around. I just checked my database (www,alldata.com)
and there was almost no technical bullitens about the car--a good thing.
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mpv
01:24PM
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My
2003 Mazda MPV seems to lose coolant, but not at a rate I can predict.
What test or request should I ask of the mechanic to determine where I
might have a problem?
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:26PM
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mpv,
the repair shop should do up to three tests. 1, they should do a
pressure test of the cooling system, 2, they made add a dye to the
coolant and look for a leak. The 3rd is a test for a possible cylinder
headgasket leak. About an hour woth of labor should pinpoint the leak
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PM622
01:26PM
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When I turn on my air, it seems to have a musty or moldy smell, is there anything I can do to get rid of the smell?
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:29PM
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PM622,
you can have the a/c system completely cleaned which may destroy the
mold. (it is actually mold that build up in the a/c system and on the
ducts) You can try using a product like Lysol and spray it into the
heater/A/c air intake and though the ducts and this may help. The last
thing is always use the a/c on the fresh air setting, this keeps the
mildew and mold down.
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buckman
01:31PM
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I have a question for you John
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PM622
01:31PM
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Thanks,
my car is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, would this type of cleaning still be
covered under the 10yr/100,000mi warranty. I may have been misleading,
the smell doesn't exist when I use the AC, only when I use the fresh
air.
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:35PM
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pm622,
I still think it is mold, but Hyundai would probably consider this an
adjustment and it may not be under warranty. In the bach of your cars
owners manual there should be a number for customer service. I would
give them a cal and ask the question
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negotiate
01:35PM
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Any
tips for negotiating for a used car? It seems like the car dealers
price very close to online tools now, leaving the impression their is
little room to negotiate. My thought was to negotiate from the trade in
cost, not the retail cost.
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:38PM
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negotiate,
the best you can do is know what the car is worth when you walk in the
door. Most dealers buy at between trade in value and actual cash value.
If you are looking for a specific model do your homework upfront as
well as check listing to see what the street value is. Always low ball
but be serious and remeber by with your head not your heart. Its just a
car
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buckman
01:38PM
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I
have a 200 Ford Ranger. I changed the old Serp. belt about 6 months
ago. The new belt started squeeling last week during all the rain. At
least so I thought. It stopped on its own then started again. Someone
suggested soap. I used soap and it stopped squeeling (until yesterday).
Any suggestions
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buckman
01:38PM
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AWhen the belt gets wet it stopps squeeling alos ...
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:40PM
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buckman,
save the soap for washing the truck. Find the source of the noise it
could be the belt, perhaps a different blet or the tensioner the hold
the belt tight has started to fail.
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buckman
01:40PM
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A service station guy said use powder ... like baby powder ...
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:41PM
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buckman, save the powder for the baby. A belt properly installed is quiet and doesn't need anything else
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mzino
01:43PM
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I
have a BMW 325is. I think the blower motor is died. I need to get a
Timing belt change also. Do you think it is better to get it done in
one shot
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:46PM
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mzino,
the 325 (the 2.5 engine uses a chain not a belt so you should be okay.
As for the blower motor if it is the motor the last one I priced out
was $350.00 plus labor
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buckman
01:46PM
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true ... I will check the tensioner ... maybe it is going ...
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ldb735
01:46PM
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I
have a 1998 Kia Sephia. It is not running. Before it died it was having
problems starting. It would only start in neutral and took several
tries. Now it won't start at all. Any ideas as to what is wrong with it?
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:50PM
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idb735,
you have to do basic diagnostics. Start with fuel and sprk if you have
both then you need to check for engine compression and timing. Perhaps
the timing belt jumped
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buckman
01:50PM
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I
thought it may be the warmer temps ... I put the belt on in cold
weather ... maybe I I pulled the tensioner harder than I would have had
to in warmer weather
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:52PM
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buckman just recheck everything, if the belt is glazed it will still slip form time to time even if it tight.
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leney
01:53PM
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I
have a 1983 Z-28 Camaro that I have owned since it was new. I am look
to sell it. Any suggestions on where to go to find a fair asking price
for a "classic" car?
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ldb735
01:53PM
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It
is so frustrating. I keep paying the fees to have it checked out and no
one can find the problem. Maybe that's why they no longer produce Kia
Sephia's!
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:57PM
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Leney,
the problem is with a modern classic the prices can vary alot. try
www.kbb.com and other online service. Look at the cars section of this
site and look for other for sale. The ideal thing would be to get an
appraisal. Look at hemming motor news and maybe check with a local
camaro club. It is just this combination that allow you to set a fair
price
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
01:58PM
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ldb735, although Kia's have improved greatly the Sephia just not a good car
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JohnPaul
(Moderator)
02:00PM
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My
hour is just about up. You can always email me your questions and
comments to jpaul@aaasne.com and join me on my radio program Saturday
morning from 9-11:00 on WJDA am1300 and WESX am1230
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buckman
02:00PM
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thanks
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gwhittemore
02:03PM
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Hi
John - I just had all 4 brake pads and rotors replaced on my 2003
Protege5 with 46K on it. Since then, I've noticed that I get a mild
grinding noise from the front pads when the car hasn't been driven for
a while, and a squeak from the rear pad occassionally on stopping. I
brought it back to the service shop, and they say there's nothing
wrong. Should I believe them?
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