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my engine light came on and the code reads P0420=catalyst efficiency below thershold bank 1, then in the manual it reads further as monitor and/or exhaust system fault my question is i have replaced both 02 sensors on the exhaust system is there a "monitor" somewhere else. i have also had the...

left wheel scrapping i have the same problem, adjusted the e-brake out so it does not rub, new rotors, installed rebuilt caliper, i'm on third set of pads, greased all areas, and still have the scrapping at just one area of the rotor. gets worse when it heats up. factory defect?, mine was...

thanks that helps. i have the right ratio it must be the thermostat, i'm changing it tonght i hope it solves my problems thanks again

i have two questions what is the capacity of the coolant on a 96 2wd 4.0 w/ air? and what is the ratio of coolant to water. i have had a bad mileage problem for some time now and fond out this may be my problem.

thanks that sounds logical. every winter my milage has been terrible. but it gets better in the summer. i've noticed that the coolant gauge never seems to get above the first mark during cold periods. i've changed the coolant myself and added one gallon and filled the rest up with water, checked...

i have a code, P0125, which reads as a clsd loop fuel ctrl insuff. coolant temp. my coolant temp at the time was 138deg. my mileage is at about 16 mpg city/highway. i have changed the coolant temp sensor that is located to the left of the throttle body but still have the same code, can any offer...

i was at the muffler shop and the guy there there said if you have a bad cat you will notice a big differance in power loss, which i did not. so i find out the cats are not bad, talked to some other mechanics and there suggestions are vacum leak, or an air intake problem with that in mind anyone...

do you know of a catalog company or someone close to the detroit area that sells after market parts?

i replaced both 02 sensors, my mileage did not improve it seems to have made it worse. does anyone have any suggestions? i have 100k, and have a bad cat that i did not replace could that be the problem or is there another sensor that controls the gas and air flow.

my gas mileage is just getting worse, if i replace the sensors that are before and after the cat which is bad, will it improve my gas mileage, or must i replace the bad cat at the same time? i have just over 100k

is there an easy way to remove the oil filter. other than having a quick change oil place do it. i have tried the filter wrenches but the oil filter is so high up you cant get a turn on it once you have tightened it around the filter.

cat thanks for your reply. when i bought the truck it had 37k, now i have over 100k, but the truck still looks like the i picked it up at the dealership.as for the lumbar support i have tried to remove seat cover to inspect the problem but it looks like i need lessons in sewing.

the lumbar support has a horizontal metal brace that runs along the back of the seat it has come loose does anyone know how to repair it or had this trouble with their's? also i have a bad cat, i would like to replace it with an aftermarket one that sounds a little better than the factory with a...

the lumbar support on the driver seat has a support that runs horizontally across the back of the seat it has come loose. has anyone had this problem and know how to fix it? also i need an after-market kit to relplace the cat i would like something that sounds nice but is not going to cost what...

i have a problem with the rear left brake the emergncy brake is rubbing on the inside of the rotor, but only in a small area. it is enogh to make a rubbing noise like the brake is locking up but it is only in one spot i have changed the rotors and pads but still seem to have the same problem the...

i have had a problem with the back left brake i've changed the rotor and pads, my problem is i have a rubbing sound almost like the rotor is warped but when i take it apart the only wear marks are on the inside of the rotor where the emergency brakes make contact. i don't know why it does it...

i want to know if there is a way to test or jump out the catalytic converter sensor. when i hook up to a diagnostic computer the reads cat. bad, but i want to make sure it's not a forty dollar sensor rather than a eight hundred dollar converter.

thank you, i did not receive a owners manual for the truck when i bought it. you have been very helpful.

i want to program my new transmitter for the auto door release but i don't have an owners manual i can get one to work but the second one will not any suggestions?

when running the air before you shut off the engine run just the fan for a few minutes, this will stop any smell created by the condensation on the coil of the evaporator.