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I hope that is all it is. Seems to happen when it sits for a while when the temperature is below 30 degrees. Above 30 it never seems to happen.

I have a 99 nissan Altima that seems to shift from park to drive or reverse with a clunk when cold. It will only do this when it gets real cold outside and it has been sitting. Otherwise it runs and shift perfectly fine any other time. It has been well maintain with regular fluid changes and no...

I had a 94 Nissan Sentra. It was a problem that Nissan had, and there was a bulletin on it. I am not sure what the fix was, but mine did it twice in the 170,000 miles I drove it. It eventually started and ran rough until it burned off the gas and was fine. Very frustrating at the time, but I...

Anyone??

Thanks, I will see about the power to the coil. I did clean the ground on the engine. Could the ignition where the key is be the problem even if it turns the engine over?

This might be a little long, but I have an I/O engine that is a 1980 GM Block, I believe to be a 1.6L, Chevette engine. It has sat for 5 years. I have replaced the starter solenoids, which were shot from moisture. It turns over fine, and has fresh gas in the tank. My problem is that it doesn't...

Oops, I forgot to mention. It is an OMC sterndrive.

Where is the impeller on a 1980 sterndrive? How involved is it to change?

I have been given a 1980 Rinker with an OMC I/O 140hp 4 cylinder engine. It has not been used for 4 years. What do I need to do before I try to start it? Gas was drained, and it was winterized before it was stored last. Also, what oil filters can I use on this engine. I know it is a GM block...

What do you know about the quality of quaker state dexron III atf? Is it any good? I have been using Valvoline with no problems, but saw gallon jugs of quaker state for $6.77. Any help would be appreciated.

I have a 2001 200hp carburated Merc that has seen nothing but the quicksilver 2 cycle oil since new. I run it as a charter boat, so the engine gets many hours of running each year. Currently I think the engine has 2000+ hours on it. With all of that running, I go through my share of oil. Are...

What is the average lifespan of radiator and heater hoses? Mine seem to look fine and do not seem to be mushy or cracked. I have stayed up to date with my flushes, and have never had any leaks. I am sure I am close (4 yrs.), but was hoping since they have been maintained well, that I might be...

Thanks guys, I will give it a try! Chinook

I have a 99 Altima and was wondering how to remove the rear brake drums to check the condition of the brakes. Any advice or tricks would be greatly appreciated.

I did use the Dextron III that it calls for. Other than when it is real cold, it seems to always shift just fine with no other problems.