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Hello, My car has dropped from the normal 22 mpg to anywhere from 16 or 18 mpg depending on the day. My check engine light is on, and my gascap light is on. However I have tightened the cap and it doesn't appear to be damaged or anything. I am over the 36k warranty (40k miles), so it will be $115 for the dealer to "diagnose". My main question is I need ...
Read Answers 0 Dodge Avenger owner, Nique, asked Patty on Feb 1st
Had an oil change 4 weeks ago, added 5.5 quarts 5w30, the change engine oil light came on. Checked oil level was very low. Is it ok to switch to a thicker oil. Like 10w40?
Read Answers 1 Suzuki XL-7 owner, Lanette, asked Patty on Jan 31st
When stepping on The gas ir won't shift unless I hit 4000 rpms or it won't even shift if I don't let the gas pedal go wat could be causing that ?
Read Answers 1 Jeep Cherokee owner, Jerry , asked Patty on Jan 28th
My heater would not turn off after the engine was turned off. My husband checked all 3 heater fuses and they were ok. He disconnected the battery cable on one side and that stopped the heater. No the car won't start after reconnecting the battery cable. Could you give me any advice on what's wrong?
Read Answers 1 Chevrolet Impala owner, Roberta Foster, asked Patty on Jan 28th
When I was getting a flat repaired recently, I was told that I should replace all the tires on my car. The cost would be between $400 and $500. Is there enough value in the car for this to be a good thing to do or would I be better off just replacing the car?
Read Answers 2 Honda Civic owner, Penny Stockwell, asked Patty on Jan 28th
I have a 1989 Toyota Camry and the windshield washer doesn't work. Where should I start?
Read Answers 2 Toyota Camry owner, Juliana Hays, asked Patty on Jan 28th
how do I change the courtesy light above the back doors they push on and push off
Read Answers 1 Buick Century owner, Russ, asked Patty on Jan 27th

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