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Car stalls when hot and has hesitation problems
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     Article Usefulness: High   Complexity: High   
93 Olds Achieva stalled and would not restart. Caused by overheating problem - but also has hesitation problem. Article helps diagnose potential causes for problems
Keywords: car, truck, auto, fix, diag, stall, thermostat, overheating, heat, oldsmobile, mfg, area, engine, mfg
Driveline Vibration Diagnosis
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     Article Usefulness: High   Complexity: Low   
Good article on the causes for most driveline vibration problems, from motor mounts to real wheel bearings.
Still, doesn't say anything about the loose torque converter on my 65 falcon that sounded like a coffee perculator…
Keywords: car, truck, auto, diag, fix, noise, area, suspension, driveline, axle, driveshaft, engine, rattle, vibration
Fuel Pump problem diagnosis and repair
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     Article Usefulness: High   Complexity: Medium   
A long and detailed article (with illustrations) describing how different types of fuel pumps work and how to troubleshoot different problems with them
Keywords: car, truck, auto, fix, diag, repair, area, engine, intake, fuel pump, mechanical, electric, pressure
Time belt and Chain options
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     Article Usefulness: High   Complexity: High   
Describes how timing belts and chains play a part in engine performance, aftermarket parts, and diagnosing symptoms of problems
Keywords: car, truck, auto, fix, diag, repair, replace, area, engine, timing, belt, chain, aftermarket
Vacuum Leaks
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     Article Usefulness: High   Complexity: Medium   
Article describes how to find and fix vacuum leaks by different symptoms. Helps narrow down where to look. Also includes some tips how to find leaks without expensive tools
Keywords: car, truck, auto, fix, diag, engine, area, vacuum, leak, pressure, hose, idle
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Timing belt replacement
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     Article Usefulness: Medium   Complexity: Medium   
How to determine when, and the best methods to change a timing belt. Installing a new belt incorrectly (or even having one break while the engine is running) can cause major internal engine damage, so doing it correctly is important
Keywords: car, truck, auto, fix, diag, repair, engine, area, timing, belt, OHC, serpentine,
Tune up checklist
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     Article Usefulness: Medium   Complexity: Low   
A good checklist for what to consider as part of a Tune Up these days, now that cars no longer necessarily have a distributor - or even plug wires in some cases! Good as either a checklist for yourself, or to be sure your mechanic is coving the right issues
Keywords: car, truck, auto, fix, diag, repair, area, engine, tune up,
Compression problem diagnosis
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A very detailed set of steps to follow for diagnosing compression problems in your cylinders, heads, valves, etc.
Keywords: car, truck, auto, fix, diagnose, compression, engine, piston, valve, heads, gaskets, area, decision
Leak Color Identification
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Got a puddle under the car but don't know where's it's coming from. This quick identification guide helps you out by fluid color
Keywords: car, truck, auto, fix, diagnosis, leaks, color, area, oil, antifreeze, coolant, fluid, liquid, decision, area, engine, transmission, cooling
