Automotive Advice

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What is the proper transmission fluid for 1996 VW Jetta, manual transmission, 2.0 4 cylinder engine?

Read Answers 1 Volkswagen Jetta owner, Jill, asked Patty on Jul 5th

Why does my gas pedal get stuck when pushed all the way and the engine makes knocking sound? Also all the oil leaked out.

Read Answers 2 Mazda 626 owner, Antoinette Phillips, asked Patty on Jul 4th

Hi Patty, I am looking for a new car and went to dealer the other day who started out charming and when we sat down to discuss figures he pushed a PO in front of me and told me that he could not do any calculations until I signed it. I told him I will do the calculations at home and walked out. Being totally disgusted I have been reading several articles ...

Read Answers 2 Nissan Versa owner, Mary, asked Patty on Jul 4th

My warranty I bought on my used 2001 Kia Sportage is up Nov 11/07. I have 71500 miles on it. It has been in the shop few times in the last 2 months for repairs on a fan clutch, valve cover and door lock. Should I keep it after Nov? What kind of problems or repairs could anticipate down the road?

Read Answers 2 Kia Sportage owner, Dorothy Chouinard, asked Patty on Jul 4th

What model has Leather?

Read Answers 1 Mazda 3 owner, Clare Cook, asked Patty on Jul 4th

Hi Patty, I've just bought a Ford Windstar, my boyfriend says that the maintenance on this car is will have consequences on my pocket book. The vehicle has 56,000 miles on it. The tires are all good and for the time being, everything seems good with the exception of the gas mileage. Can you tell me if you have heard any negative words concerning the ...

Read Answers 1 Ford Windstar owner, April, asked Patty on Jul 3rd

I have a 95 and 98 dodge ram 1500 4x4 and I need to know how to pull the codes. I have an auto xray 5000.

Read Answers 1 Dodge Ram owner, Paul, asked Patty on Jul 3rd