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I Have a Sierra 1500 crew cab with 152,900 miles . I change the oil every 3000 miles and maintain the truck-- new struts and bridgestones evos last year. In the past month I hear a short humming sound ( Like a cell phone vibrating) behind the rear seat,periodically while driving. I am wondering if this could be the fuel pump in the gas tank and it may be ...
Read Answers 4 Gmc Acadia owner, John Lyons, asked Patty on Feb 11th
The MFI screen will not change screens using steering wheel on my 2010 Volkswagen Eos. Will indicate phone calls on bluetooth, but will not allow voice command answer or end call or steering buttons.
Read Answers 1 Volkswagen Eos owner, Goddess Of Dawn, asked Patty on Feb 9th
My 2009 Nissan Altima has a ticking noise when it's idling and it vibrates when you come to a stop light. What's wrong wit my car?
Read Answers 4 Nissan Altima owner, Abel, asked Patty on Feb 8th
How much should I pay for a tune up on my 2002 Ford Escort? And my heat isn't working as well. There is a slight smell of gas when the heat is on. Any idea as to what it might be? Chicago, IL
Read Answers 4 Ford Escort owner, Bonita T, asked Patty on Feb 8th
My 2000 Dodge Stratus has been over heating on and off for the past couple of weeks. I want to know what could this be? Also, what do I need to look for when trying to find a good mechanic who want over charge me? I just had a mechanic try to rip me off.
Read Answers 3 Dodge Stratus owner, Shavonne, asked Patty on Feb 7th
I just bought a 2014 Dodge Avenger brand new. The salesman made sure that the car was ready for me and that it had a full tank of gas. I picked it up from the dealer late last night and I noticed my "check engine light" was on. I was thinking it may be that the gas cap was loose but I know it can be a number of things, major or minor. Can I get some clarity ...
Read Answers 5 Dodge Avenger owner, Craig, asked Patty on Feb 4th
Recently, I pulled into a parking lot and I pulled my e-brake first, being occupied by something. I turned the car off directly after that and tried pulling the key out, stunned and feeling dumb I tried pulling the key out and of course nothing. Once I realized the car wasn't in park I grabbed the shifter and placed it in park and took the key out. Now I'm ...
Read Answers 3 Pontiac 2000 owner, Justin Barnett, asked Patty on Feb 3rd

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