AUTOS,TRUCKS & BOATS
Offer expires Feb. 28, 2011.
Offer expires Feb. 28, 2011
Offer expires Feb. 28, 2011
Brake Service $9999
• Install brake pads • Resurface rotors • Road test vehicle
per axle Offer expires Feb. 28, 2011 Offer expires Feb. 28, 2011 Offer expires Feb. 28, 2011
Offer expires Feb. 28, 2011
Q: Can you tell me the different Q: We recently bought our 16 year old a
between 4 wheel drive and all wheel drive? I sometimes see the terms used interchangeably, but I suspect they are different types of systems. With the snow we have received so far this year I think it is time to buy a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
AUTO DOCTOR Q & A A: This is a classic example of a poorly
used convertible. Every morning the windows are completely frosted on the inside, requiring scraping. This even happens if the outside isn’t frosted over. How can this be fixed?
drive systems but essentially they all describe when engine power is transmitted to the four wheels. Many all- wheel-drive units power either the front or rear wheels most of the time. When those wheels start to slip, engine power is transmitted to the other axle. In traditional four-wheel drive, the front and rear axles are locked together using a shift lever, button or switch. These systems are designed for slippery roads or off road use. Permanent all-wheel-drive is a 50/50 split of torque between the front and rear wheels. In addition, there are variations of these systems that use a combination of electronic, traction and brake control systems to improve traction and handling. Keep in mind although all wheel drive will improve traction it will do little to improve stopping. Many times over the winter I see the driver of an all-wheel-drive vehicle driving too fast for the road conditions only to lose control and get into a crash.
A: There are actually several types of A: There is frost on the inside of the Q: My car’s battery light came on and
windows due to accumulated dampness inside the car. This could be caused by a leak from the top or body seam. It could also be a result of a previous owner who got caught in the rain with the top down (the moisture can stay trapped for months). You need to completely dry out the car. Moisture can be trapped under the carpets, in the trunk and even in the doors. At this point I would vacuum the interior with a “wet” vacuum. If the car has air conditioning, run the air conditioner to dehumidify and dry out the interior. You could also try using “dry- packs”. These pint sized containers contain calcium chloride that dries out moisture.
then later my car completely cut off while I was driving. I waited a few minutes. It stated up but then ran about a mile and died again. I got snowed in and didn’t drive for about a week. It cranked right up and I drove about 5 miles before it died again. What could it be?
recharges the battery and the engine needs electricity to run. Basically what is happening is your car is running out of electricity. Have the battery and charging system checked by a qualified technician.
performing alternator. The alternator Q: Recently the battery in my car died,
the battery was jumpstarted it can be fix quite easily. Similar to a computer being re-booted, the car’s problems can be remedied in the same fashion. Have someone disconnect the battery cables from the battery and hold them together for about a minute, then re-connect the battery. This procedure will sometimes exorcise the electrical gremlins. The other issue is sometimes the speedometer needle will spin completely around and get stuck. Removing the speedometer and resetting the needle generally fixes the problem.
A: I have seen this problem before and providing nothing was damaged when
John Paul is the public affairs manager for AAA Southern New England and also known as the Car Doctor. John is an ASE certified master technician with additional certifications in advanced diagnostics and alternative fuels. He can be reached at
jpaul@aaasne.com or follow him on Twitter @johnfpaul.
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so roadside assistance came. Now the speedometer in not working. Any ideas or information on how to fix this problem?
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