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I have a 3 year old Husqvarna weedeater that needs a carburetor. I screwed now up and put a premix in can that included the gasoline last run of season and ran it dry for winter. I had a fuel line in tank that I found broken. Replaced tank and now if I get it started I have leave choke on and...

I got a call from my daughter who works in hospitality industry, about a couple that had a problem with a Chrysler 200. Customer stated that after battery replacement vehicle wouldn't start and security lights were on. Since I have a scanner I could use it to get them going and if not then they...

I just read that within 6 months this volunteer organization will lock down key makes. "NASTF’s aftermarket scan tool validation program is coming soon. As soon as 45-60 days, you will need a NASTF VSP ID to use a scan tool to perform security functions including: Add a key All keys lost...

Did valve adjustment and yearly maintenance on my X350 from the kit 61.5 hours

Anyone using JD10w30? I found the kit was cheaper for my X350 and since under warranty why not. Looks like Chevron Supreme according to the MSDs and a boiling point of 405. Chevron site states its oil is for rigors use in lawnmowers.

First off I was working for Toyota when Tundra came out and always stated Ford had a say in their trucks when it came to production of full size pickups. Ford was and is involved with Mazda and now the Corolla Cross is made by Ford. Oops meant Mazda.

Can someone recommend a J2534? Looks like I will have to purchase a Windows laptop as well. After I repaired my mother's Impala, she stated that the airbag light that hasn't bothered her now bothers her. It's setting a code for left frt sensor which needs programming so I haven't entertained it...

I needed a starter for 2012 Impala and needed one asap. Local wanted just under 300.00 and RockAuto wanted 162. Local was remanufactured unknown and RockAuto was GM New with no core charge. How can locals say that they are not making money?

As title stated on acceleration lights dim especially with brights on with a stall then normal. This car seems to want to lay down. Injector 4 low voltage code, misfire cylinder 4, battery died and emissions code. I repaired everything last week and no more check engine light. She stated that it...

2012 Impala had a Duralast Battery that lasted 4 years. Hopefully Interstate Battery will last. Bought from Goodyear for cheaper than Wal-Mart or Autozone. Got call last night stating she was getting gas and went to start and nothing thanks Duralast.. Jump started to get home.

As title states check engine light came on with 175k. First check engine light so she is s pleased. Checked freeze frame and voltage is low on cylinder 4 injector so without tear down I was going to order all 6 injectors at 120 a piece but she wants it torn down first. I have been told to throw...

Just a rant. Sister had a compressor whining on her new to her Infinity SUV. They gave her a short warranty so she figured what can go wrong. 4 trips to the dealership to replace a compressor. Vehicle was cooling before and lasted all of 2 hours after she picked it up. Without looking at it the...

Got me a new X350 23 model year and 48 inch cut. My D110 deck became unusable with rust. The new mower will be here Wednesday. 6 years full warranty. https://www.deere.com/en/mowers/lawn-tractors/x300-series/x350-lawn-tractor-48-in/

Checked at Walmart and noticed that this oil no longer has the Dexos certificate on bottle. Needed oil for Impala so I bought Valvoline Advance 5w30. Got home did a check and only information I found from Shell was it exceeded Dexos. Anyone else noticed this?

Anyone used truedrive parts from Carparts.com? I am trying to keep Saturn Ion on the road with 300k. Lower control bushing is shot to point where Lower control arm rest on frame. Locally they want 188 for arm but truedrive control arm, tie rod ends, and stabizer links for 150.00. Just need to...

Review. On my Caravan there is alot of special functions if I need them. I hooked it up to a Saturn Ion and noticed that I have to purchase GM professional diagnostic software for 50 and then if I need a special function bidirectional test on certain systems that would be an additional 30 so I...

I have been stuck in house with youtube to long with rain outside. Got to be best video showing how shops rip you off.

Does anyone do 5 year services anymore? I will be changing coolant, plugs, transmission, and power steering fluid in the next year. Vehicle will be at 5 years since build date so checked manual with most of these are to done at 10 year mark except short trips , police, taxi etc at 6 years. My...

I checked fluid In Caravan with 28k and fluid level was full. Fluid was between red and clear so question is should I go ahead with changing at 30k? Manual states 120k for first change but I plan on keeping it as I do about 6k a year.

I have a battery tester that checks state of battery not just voltage that I use every oil change. Battery is still original so in December it will be 5 years old. It has passed each time but with me going out of town in this heat I got a green light with warning battery needs recharge. CCA is...