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Louisville DIY Mechanic

Starting a DIY Classic Restoration

January 10, 2011 Autos & Motorcycles | January 10, 2011 DJ Howell
When doing a Classic restoration at home or in the garage there is a world of information and choices that one can choose from. The very first...
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Auto Q&A with Tom Torbjornsen: Traction control, catalytic converters and more

Thomas TorbjornsenDecember 01, 2011 Autos & Motorcycles | December 1, 2011
Dear Tom,I own a ’98 Buick Le Sabre. When I have to move quickly into traffic and I press down on the accelerator, one of the drive wheels...
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Auto Q&A with Tom Torbjornsen: Fuel pumps, oil changes and transmission issues

Thomas TorbjornsenNovember 22, 2011 Autos & Motorcycles | November 22, 2011
Dear Tom,I own a ’98 Dodge Caravan ES. When I start it, there is a loud whining noise from the rear of the van. When the engine is off the...
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Auto Q&A with Tom Torbjornsen: Oil changes, harsh shifting and AC issues

November 16, 2011 Autos & Motorcycles | November 16, 2011 Thomas Torbjornsen
Dear Tom,I’d like to know how often I have to change the oil in my Chevy Trailblazer with 58,000 miles? Butch from NVButch,Your truck is...
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Auto Q&A with Tom Torbjornsen: Rust, wobbles and oil issues

Thomas TorbjornsenNovember 09, 2011 Autos & Motorcycles | November 9, 2011
Tom,I own a 2007 Chrysler Town & Country and the corners of the hood just above the headlamps are rusting through the paint. The dealer says...
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Auto Q&A with Tom Torbjornsen: Oil changes, maintenance and transmissions

Autos & Motorcycles | November 4, 2011 Thomas TorbjornsenNovember 04, 2011
Tom,I own a 2011 Cadillac CTS with 1,837 miles. When should I change the oil?Sal from Bronx, NYSal,I would change the oil and filter now, and then...
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Auto Q&A with Tom Torbjornsen: Oil issues and timing belts

Autos & Motorcycles | October 27, 2011 Thomas TorbjornsenOctober 27, 2011
Dear Tom,I own a ’95 Ford F-150 with 282,000 miles and it runs well. However, the front and rear engine seals leak oil. If I replace them,...
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Auto Q&A with Tom Torbjornsen: Transmissions, thermostats and temperature gauges

Autos & Motorcycles | October 20, 2011 Thomas TorbjornsenOctober 20, 2011
Dear Tom,I own a 2004 Dodge Neon that recently broke down because of a ruptured transmission oil cooler tank in the radiator. I took the car to a...
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Auto Q&A with Tom Torbjornsen: Digital dash issues and pesky noises

October 12, 2011 Autos & Motorcycles | October 12, 2011 Thomas Torbjornsen
Dear Tom,I own a ’99 Dodge Grand Caravan. The digital dash cluster shuts off intermittently. If I tap the face it will turn back on. Is there...
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Auto Q&A with Tom Torbjornsen: Road trips, oil issues and hybrids

Autos & Motorcycles | October 5, 2011 Thomas TorbjornsenOctober 05, 2011
Dear Tom,I own a Mercury Grand Marquis with about 108,000 miles. I want to take a road trip that’s about 2,500 miles. Can I be reasonably...
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