The Old Car Blog

On the old car blog we focus on automobiles that are 10 to 20 years old. These soldiers of the working class help us get to work and take our kids to school every day.

Unfortunately, the quality of these automobiles fresh off the assembly line was somewhat questionable. I performed dealership level warranty repairs on these cars from the 80s, 90s and most of the 2000 decade.

I've seen firsthand that even when these units were brand spanking new they could be a basket full of problems. Add in the ravages of time and high mileage and I think it’s safe to say these cars will most likely be troublesome to the day they wind up at the local junkyard.

Never Fear Improving Reliability is Near

Automotive computers continued to evolve quickly through this two decade period of time. Not only did the computer communication speeds increase the quality of the automotive sensors they connected to also improve with every passing year.

Thankfully, the reliability and durability of the surrounding systems also improved year over year. Since these old cars require more maintenance and incur higher auto repair bills we created this blog to support these troublesome rides.

Below you'll find articles outlining specific problems and solutions that plague these aging forms of transportation. The old car blog also includes an RSS feed that helps you monitor when new posts are created. Although this real simple syndication seems to be a thing of the past, we still find some value in it.

In fact, since it's an old-school method of communication it seems to fit in perfectly with our old-school rides. Tell your friends that you just subscribed to The Old Car Blog RSS feed and they might think you have timed warped a decade back into the past.

New Posts on the Old Car Blog

Chevy Hood Release Handle Problems and How to Fix Them

The Chevy hood release handle breaks on Chevrolet trucks and passenger cars. See how to open the hood and replace the cable and handle.

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Find Chevy Cruze Valve Cover Parts and Replacement Tips

The Chevy Cruze valve cover has the PCV built in. This part has high failure rates on the Chevy Cruze, Sonic and Trax engine.

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Chevy Cavalier Fuel Pump Problems Solved for Good

Chevy Cavalier fuel pump problems are common, but other issues can cause stalling and lack of power. Verify fuel pump failure and stop repeat failures.

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GM Dash Lights Problem Fixed with a New Headlight Dimmer Switch

GM dash lights broken on 1999-2007 Chevrolet trucks. See wiring diagrams and pictures of the failed parts. Simple fix for flickering dash lights.

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Vortec Fuel Injector Problems Solved with Improved Parts

CPI fuel injector problems on GM Vortec V-6 engines explained. Review symptoms and diagnostic tips. Source updated spider fuel injector kits.

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A Chevy Door Jamb Switch can Cause Battery Problems

A ten dollar broken Chevy door jamb switch can cause a lot of problems. See how bad door ajar switches create dome light, car alarm and intermittent dead battery problems.

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Fix Ford Fusion Blower Motor Problems Like a Pro

Ford Fusion blower motor diagnosis and repair. See three common issues with Fusion blower motors. Solve noisy operation and fan speed control problems.

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Solve Vapor Canister Purge Valve Problems | FixMyOldRide.com

Vapor canister purge problems set codes in the P0440 - P0459 range. See common failed parts and diagnostic tips for the troublesome EVAP system.

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GM Heating and Air Conditioning Control Panel Symptoms and Solutions

The air conditioning control panel on older Chevy trucks and cars are unreliable. Review symptoms of defective AC control heads.

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The Jeep Serpentine Belt Problem Solved Once and for All

The Jeep serpentine belt problem has three separate parts that can cause noisy operation. Review each component and consider replacing all three.

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GM Door Hinge Repair Kit and Do it Yourself Procedure

The GM door hinge repair fixes a hard to open and close doors. Stop wrestling with your old car and truck doors and see how to fix them for good.

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Nissan Knock Sensor Code Problems Solved Two Ways

The Nissan knock sensor code remains a common issue. Repairing it the right way is a tough job, but now they make a knock sensor relocation kit.

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The Chevrolet Silverado Tailgate Repair Page Covers all Issues

Chevrolet Silverado tailgate repair is unavoidable on pickup trucks built from 1999 through 2014. See how to make your Chevy tailgate operate like new.

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Chevrolet V8 Belt Tensioner Symptoms and Solutions

When the Chevrolet V8 belt tensioner fails drivers complain about serpentine belt noise. However, the tensioner is not the only part that causes noise problems.

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The Jeep Harmonic Balancer Problem Causes Noise and Vibration

Review the symptoms associated with the Jeep harmonic balancer problem. Discover some of the setbacks mechanics often run into when performing this Jeep repair.

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Chevy Cruze Ignition Coil Problem and Solution

Sidestep the Chevy Cruze coil problem. See when to replace the Chevrolet Cruze spark plugs. Use this solution for the ignition coil issue.

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Solve the Nissan Altima Motor Mount Problem | FixMyOldRide.com

The Nissan Altima motor mount problem makes the car shake at idle. See why mechanics recommend replacing all engine and transmission mounts at the same time.

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Hyundai Sonata Fuel Pump Issues Diagnose and Repair

The Hyundai Sonata fuel pump problem has three possible root causes. Learn to diagnose and repair Hyundai fuel system problems. See wire and location diagrams.

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The Affordable Car Diagnostic Code Reader with Advanced Features

See a car diagnostic code reader that combines advanced functionality with a nice price tag. This automotive diagnostic tool belongs in everybody's glove box.

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Author bio : Mark is a retired ASE certified master technician, Chevrolet Professional Service Council member and the founder of FixMyOldRide.com. Watch the video on the about Mark the mechanic page to see his credentials. Mark hand writes all of the articles on FixMyOldRide.com unless indicated otherwise.