I have a 2000 Mazda Protege ES with 105k miles on it
Can someone give me a rough estimate what it will cost
me to have ALL four brakes rebuilt by a mechanic?

Hey everyone,
I've been thinking lately about custom cars and all the legislation
that is being put in place to control a sector of the automotive
industry that relies on being out of someone elses control. I mean, we

I have a 95 Dodge Caravan that's starting to have transmission problems.
Occasionally the torque converter clutch doesn't release, even in first
gear. I have to put it in neutral to keep from stalling the engine. I have
read that the same solenoid that controls the lockup also ...

I have a 97 dodge neon that hit the wrong side of the guard rail on the
passengers side.  The body is all fixed, but the frame was off by 2"
lengthwise of the car.  The frame has been straightened, K frame, A
frames, and rack and pinion replaced, driveaxle on passenger's side

Does anyone know where I could find a maintenance schedule for a 1999
MAzda protege? Or even a web site where I could DL a pdf or access one?
Thanks

Hey everybody,
I'm looking for some fairly inexpensive mods for my 95 Grand Prix GTP
and I stumbled upon some forums talking about throttle position sensor
enhancers to increase the sensor voltage at WOT. Would one of these be

How important/necessary is it to warm up your car before driving off ? i
hear many contradictory opinions about this - some say you need to warm up
for a couple of minutes to let the lubricant get all around the engine, some
say 30 secs, and a few say don't bother ?

Are they prone to more trouble than other makes?
mho
vfe

Ok...same 99 Gmc Savanna 5.7l as usual...now I just finished changing the
intake manifold gaskets, and I figure  I'll scab up enough tonight to
undertake the coolant flushing tomorrow...Question is a friend suggested
vinegar as a flushing agent...Any pro's or cons will be ...

I have a 2001 Kia Spectra, 1.6 L 4-cyl engine, 55000 miles.  It
overheats at highway speed ( above 55 MPH) after about 5 to 10 minutes
driving.  I can stabalize the engine temperature by turning on the
heater full blast and hitting the "recirculate air" button.  No

I have an 87 Olds 98 with 130,000 miles.  When I am driving in OD up a
hill, the transmission will start to chatter.  I can usually relieve
it by shifting back to Drive.  However, it even chatters some in
Drive.  I changed the transmission fluid about 12,000 miles ago but

I ordered some touch up paint from automotivetouchup.com for a ford
windstar.  The had all paints for all models and makes and the prices
were reasonible compared to others on the web.  I would recommend them
to others.  Paint matched my car too.

The issue is two-fold...
The engine starts fine and idles smoothly. But upon acceleration, a)
the car will stumble/lurch and lose power, and b) the speedometer
needle will bounce and/or bury itself. A drop into neutral and the

Ok, let's try this again - I apologize for my original vague posting.
You guys have helped me out a lot in the past, hopefully you can again.
95 Cougar, 4.6 V8, 119,212.7 miles
My check engine light came on after the car had just been sitting for a

How difficult would it be to change motor mounts on a '94 Acclaim?
(3.0L, automatic, air)