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QUESTION:

I have a 1992 Ford taurus, on the left hand side tire when I speed up and drive it makes a loud roring noise can you tell me what this could be. 

ANSWER:

It is likely a bad wheel bearing, this is common on vehicles today. I replace these on a daily basis.
 

QUESTION:

While driving to work, 2002 Taurus started revving so high i almost couldn’t stop at stoplights. Put it in park and the rpm’s went over 3000. I work with mechanics who found a dry rotted PVC vacuum hose going into the upper intake. But replacing it did nothing. It revved up almost to 3500. They put it on the computer and no fault codes given. They’ve tried as much as they could tonight until it got late. Their thoughts now are possibly the intake gasket. I”m a single mom and this is my only car (which of course was just paid off in Feb). These guys are super mechanics and they’ve never seen an engine rev that high.
 

ANSWER:

You have one of two things going on. The idle air control valve is stuck open (very common) or the throttle position sensor is sticking and sending a part throttle signal to the computer. Neither item will set a DTC. (Diagnostic Trouble Code)
 

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QUESTION:

I have a 1993 Honda DX and I have a flashing D-4 light on dash indicating a transmission problem. What do you think could be the problem. The parts house can”t find the transmission filter type for this car –do you have a type or part #.. 

ANSWER:

There is no serviceable filter on those it has a screen inside but needs to be taken apart to access it . click here for a procedure to check codes watch both the check engine light and the D light see if you have any codes. Did you have the problem before the transmission was flushed? Honda only recommends doing drain and fills on them and also you should only use the Oe Honda trans fluid . Make sure the fluid level is correct you should check it with the engine at normal operating temp and the engine OFF. 

 

Yes. If the Engine locks up at 70 mph, the car will slow rapidly. The torque converter of the transmission at this speed will has no slip at all. The transmission locking up would cause the vehicle to slow rapidly as well. Yes it can leave skid marks, as long as none of the drive axles break/broke.
 

How do I replace the lower intake manifold on my 1997 Chevy Lumina with a 31.L engine?

Answer:

The Chevy 3.1 L engine as well as the Chevy 3.4 L engine that use Dex Cool Anti-freeze are known for lower intake manifold gasket leaks. Pressure testing the coolant system can usually confirm if your lower intake manifold is leaking or not. If it leaking, you will want to replace it right away to prevent further damage. There are complete instruction below for replacing the lower intake manifold gasket on your 3.1 L engine.

Step by Step Instructions for Replacing the lower intake manifold

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Question:

I recently bought a 2007 Civic and a 2008 Accord. Neither owners manual mentions timing belt changes like older models of each suggested (around 100,000 miles). Do these newer cars never need timing belts to be changed? I plan to run each one over 150,000 miles.
 

Answer:

Your civic has a chain not a belt, so there is no replacement mileage. the accord has a chain as well.

Honda is going away from timing belts these days in favor of chains .I like the chain motors they seem to last forever.