November 2023

The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
When purchasing a new car from its manufacturer, an owner’s manual will come with it to guide your use and
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Average oil pump replacement cost Oil pump replacement cost varies widely based on the year, make, and model of the vehicle. In some vehicles, replacing the oil pump is as simple as removing the oil pan bolts and then a few bolts to the oil pump. So the labor cost is low. But getting access to the oil pump on other engines can be quite involved requiring the technician to remove the exhaust system, timing cover, chains, etc. In general terms, oil pump replacement cost runs around $1,200 to $2,100. … Read More
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
When it comes to car maintenance and repairs, choosing the right mechanic is crucial. A skilled and trustworthy mechanic can
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
In an effort to combat environmental pollution and promote the use of cleaner vehicles, California has implemented a Car Buyback
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What to Check After Driving Through Water Driving through water can cause catastrophic engine damage. If your engine died during the plunge, do NOT try and start it until you check these items. Check the air filter after driving through water Most cars and trucks made in the 90’s and later have cold air intake systems that draw air from low areas behind the front grille. When you drive through high water, the cold air intake can suck water up into the air filter box. If it sucks in enough … Read More
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How to get rid of a car for cash If you’re here it’s probably because your car had a major failure, you don’t want to fix it and you’re trying to get rid of the car for cash. Here’s how to do that. Is it worth it to fix your car? See this article on when it’s not worth it to fix your car If you want to sell it to another buyer and get the most cash Let’s say your car’s value would be $9,000 if everything was in … Read More
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When is it not worth repairing your car You’ve gotten a repair estimate on your older vehicle and the estimate is high. Is it worth fixing an old car or should you buy new? Hhere are the things to consider to determine when it’s not worth repairing your car. Don’t start your decision making process by figuring out what the car is worth Most people think it’s not worth repairing your car if the repair cost is close to or exceeds the value of the vehicle. That may have been … Read More
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2011 Chevrolet Equinox Fuse Diagram The 2011 Chevrolet Equinox Fuse Diagram shows two fuse boxes; one under the hood and the other under the instrument panel 2011 Chevrolet Equinox Fuse Diagram for underhood fuse box 1 30A COOL FAN 1 Fuse KR20C Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay (LAF) 25A Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay (LFW) 2 40A COOL FAN II Cooling Fan High Speed Relay (LAF) 25A Cooling Fan High Speed Relay (LFW) 3 25A BRK/BSTR Fuse KR14 Brake Booster Pump Motor Relay 4 30A WNDW RT Fuse Window Switch … Read More
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Should you replace a damaged strut boot? Yes, you should replace a damaged strut boot because is does an important job of keeping dirt off the piston wiper seal. But no, you shouldn’t replaced a strut boot because the cost is prohibitive. I’ll explain more below. What does a strut boot do? A strut boot is usually an accordion shaped boot that compresses as the strut compresses and the compression blows any road dirt off the strut piston rod  wiper seal to keep it clean. It also protects the wiper … Read More
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