Posted on January 11th, 2010 by Warranty Direct
This weekly feature for Warranty Direct about car repair and maintenance is written by Tom Torbjornsen, the popular host of America’s Car Show on satellite radio. Below are some recent Q&A from the America’s Car Show email bag.
Dear Tom,
I own a ‘94 Mitsubishi 3000GT-SL with 121,000 miles. At about 95 – 100,000 miles it started burning oil (no leaks obvious) with blue smoke in the exhaust on startup. In the last couple of months the oil consumption is rapidly increasing. On “general principles” I replaced the PCV valve recently to no avail. On a bulletin board for these cars, there has been talk of valve oil seal problems. Could the seals get to the point where they fail completely and oil consumption take a sudden leap?
Spencer from Australia (Down Under) Read more...
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Filed under: Americas Car Show, Driving Tips, Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle reliability, Vehicle repairs
Posted on November 10th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
This weekly feature for Warranty Direct about car repair and maintenance is written by Tom Torbjornsen, the popular host of America’s Car Show on satellite radio. Below are some recent Q&A from the America’s Car Show email bag.
Dear Tom,
I own a 2003 KIA Spectra 1.6L. The timing belt broke recently while I was driving down the road. My Car User Manual says to change the belt at 90,000 km. I changed it earlier based on the recommendation by my KIA service department at 61,300km. When the timing belt broke, the mileage was at 111,000 km. This means I have only used the belt for about 50,000 km. I lodged a complaint at the consumer court to make a claim against the shop. Read more...
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Filed under: Americas Car Show, Driving Tips, Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle repairs
Posted on October 26th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
This weekly feature for Warranty Direct about car repair and maintenance is written by Tom Torbjornsen, the popular host of America’s Car Show on satellite radio. Below are some recent Q&A from the America’s Car Show email bag.
Dear Tom,
I own a 2000 For Taurus with only 18,600 miles on it and it’s in excellent condition. I took it into my tire dealer to have the tires rotated for a third time and to have a four-wheel alignment for the second time. They tried to sell me a full four-wheel tire rebalancing. In all the years I have owned cars I have only once had a tire rebalanced because I felt a vibration. Am I right or should I have all four tires rebalanced more often?
George from Atlanta, GA Read more...
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Filed under: Americas Car Show, Driving Tips, Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle repairs, Warranty Direct, Wear and Tear
Posted on October 19th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
This weekly feature for Warranty Direct about car repair and maintenance is written by Tom Torbjornsen, the popular host of America’s Car Show on satellite radio. Below are some recent Q&A from the America’s Car Show email bag.
Dear Tom,
I own a ‘97 Honda Civic Ex with only 31,000 miles. I drive between 2,500 and 2,800 miles annually and I have never changed the timing belt. I need to know when I should change it. Some people tell me to change the belt after 50,000 miles, and others say to change it now regardless of the mileage because the car is nearly 13 years old. Thanks for your input.
Josh from Shreveport, LA Read more...
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