What would make a car drag before starting, sounds like battery is about dead but finally starts?


Posted August 4th, 2009 by admin 7 Comments »
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David G asked:


My grandmother has an older model mercury sable. The car drags 5-6 revolutions before finally starting. It has been doing this for couple of weeks, so don’t think its the alternator or battery. Belt squeaks, especially at idle, bad bearing in one of the pulleys or what?
Belt is tight

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What is easiest way to sell your used car?


Posted July 14th, 2009 by admin 5 Comments »
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MakeWay27 asked:


I have a 2000 Mercury Cougar it is missing a front bumper and has a small dent, as well as 110,000 miles on it. I am looking to sell this car and get as much as I can for it. NOT interested in trading it in. I have another car. What is the most effective way method to sell a used car?

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What is the integrated control module in a car?


Posted May 31st, 2009 by admin 2 Comments »
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mynx326 asked:


I have a 1994 Mercury Sable and it has been overheating. I took it to Tuffy and they said it looks like the integrated control module or relay module has gone bad.

He didn’t charge me anything to check out the car because my car is so old his software isn’t compatible. I am quite mechanically minded and car-literate, but I have never heard of this part and I can’t find anything about it online. From my understanding it regulates the fuel pump, cooling fan, and a few other things.

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How long do I warm up my car during cold weather?


Posted May 14th, 2009 by admin 15 Comments »
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itsasecret asked:


I really wish I didn’t have to wait several minutes to start driving after starting up my car in the winter. I freeze my booty because I have to wait for the heat to work. Is it true that if you don’t wait, your engine will mess up or something? I have a 1996 Mercury Cougar (I’m hoping to upgrade soon). Newer cars don’t require this tedious waiting, right? Can stepping lightly on the gas while the car is parked help? Why should we do this?

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