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How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Mitsubishi Eclipse

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Nearly 2,000 of the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse passenger cars with an automatic transmission were recalled because of a faulty cable key lock cable that allowed the key to be removed while the car was in gear. You can take your Eclipse to a dealer ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Mitsubishi Galant

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The last recall on the Mitsubishi Galant that affected the drivetrain was for the 2001 model and would be covered under the Mitsubishi 10-year/100,000 miles drivetrain warranty until approximately 2011. They found that the outer layer of rubber ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Nissan Altima

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A drivetrain recall is ongoing for certain 2007 Nissan Altimas that affect the air filter housing. If you haven't had your filter checked for this defect, take your Altima to a dealer immediately. If a hot material gets through this housing, a ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Nissan Maxima

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While the 5-year/60,000 miles drivetrain warranty is expired on 2002 models of the Nissan Maxima, those vehicles had faulty odometers that showed the mileage in kilometers rather than miles. This is part of the drivetrain that includes the ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Nissan Pathfinder

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The Nissan Pathfinder comes with a 5-year/60,000 miles drivetrain warranty that covers the engine, transmission and wheels. Most of the internal parts of the engine, such as the pistons and bearings, which are subject to wear and tear, are also ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Nissan Sentra

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The Nissan Sentra comes with a 5-year/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. You should take advantage of this warranty for the two recalls that went out on certain 2006 Sentras with the 2.5 liter engine. Some of those cars use excessive amounts of oil ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Oldsmobile Alero

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The Oldsmobile Alero, which was discontinued in 2004, came with a 5-year/60,000 miles drivetrain warranty. Some 2003 models had a recall on the accelerator pedal, which is an integral part of the drivetrain you should check. The pedal would stick ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Plymouth Neon

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The Plymouth Neon is a compact, yet sporty car marketed with several different names, among them the Dodge SX and Dodge Neon. Besides a basic warranty, it came with a 3-year/36,000 miles drivetrain warranty. It's not difficult to stay on top of ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Plymouth Voyager

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The Plymouth Voyager was a sleek, reliable vehicle that was discontinued in 2000. You should inspect the drivetrain on your Plymouth Voyager every 12 months or 15,000 miles. The drivetrain is the core of the van, consisting of the engine, the ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Pontiac Bonneville

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The Pontiac Bonneville was discontinued in 2005 and it came with a 3-year/36,000 mile drivetrain warranty. While your warranty may be at or near expiration, you should still inspect the drivetrain and make necessary repairs every 12 months or ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Pontiac Grand Prix

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Pay special attention to the casings around the accelerator pedal when you perform the annual inspection of your Pontiac Grand Prix drivetrain. There was a recall on some 2004 models because of a loss of fluid and function of the pedal assembly ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Saturn Ion

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From 2003 to 2007, the Saturn Ion was Saturn's answer to first-time buyers looking for an affordable compact car. There still are Ions on the used market for sale that you can get for a pretty good price. Though most Ion's 3-year/36,000mile ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Saturn VUE

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The 5-year/100,000 mile drivetrain warranty on the Saturn VUE covers the major components that allow your SUV to move, including the driveshaft, engine, drive axles and transmission. Like most warranties, it won't cover parts that receive regular ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Subaru Outback

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The 5-year/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty on the Subaru Outback covers your driveshaft, drive axles, transmission and engine. Your warranty doesn't cover parts that wear regularly, like belts and hoses, but it does cover most of the internal ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Toyota Camry

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Since its debut in 1983, the Toyota Camry has maintained a solid following and continues to be a good selling car. The popular family car comes with a 5-year/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty that covers the engine, the transmission and the wheels. ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Toyota Corolla

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The Toyota Corolla 5-year/ 60,000 mile drivetrain warranty may or may not be in force to cover your 2004 Corolla, which was recalled for loose lug nuts on the wheels of some vehicles. The wheels should always be included in your annual drivetrain ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Toyota Highlander

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The 5-year/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty on the Toyota Highlander covers the driveshaft and drive axles, the engine and transmission. This warranty covers most of the internal engine parts, like the bearings and pistons, but doesn't cover parts ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Toyota Tacoma

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Only about 100 trucks were affected by the defect recall on the 2007 Toyota Tacoma drivetrain. You can discover this flaw during your annual routine drivetrain inspection or take the truck into a dealership to have it checked. A section of the ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a Toyota Tundra

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The 5-year/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty covered the 2007 Toyota Tundras with the recall on the four-wheel drive truck that involved the slip shafts on the driveshaft, which can break on models affected by this defect. Contact your dealer if ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a VW Beetle

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Since 1998, Volkswagen has been churning out the "New" Beetle, with the engine in the front of the car under the hood, unlike the "Classic Bug." The new VW Beetle comes with a 5-year/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty that covers the engine and most ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a VW Jetta

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The VW Jetta is a popular car for first-time buyers and young families and comes with a 5-year/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty that covers the engine, the transmission and the wheels. You should perform regular drivetrain inspections every 12 ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in a VW Passat

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Although the VW Passat comes with a 5-year/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty, you should still inspect the entire drivetrain to find any damage before it becomes a bigger problem. This includes checking and refilling fluids with some variation for ... more »

How to Inspect the Drivetrain in an Acura Integra

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The drivetrain of an Acura Integra is a front-wheel drive system that consists of the engine, the transmission and the wheels. The rest of the car is merely there for looks and safety. It's the drivetrain that makes the vehicle move. Inspecting ... more »

How to Inspect the Exhaust System on a Ford Explorer

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To keep harmful fumes out of your Ford Explorer, check the exhaust system twice a year. Listen for any clicking, rattling or sputtering of moisture out of the tailpipes while the SUV idles. If you hear a ticking sound when you accelerate, check ... more »

How to Inspect Your Engine Before a Road Trip

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No one likes unexpected car problems on road trips. To avoid them, give your engine a quick five-point inspection in order to prevent any potential travel inconveniences... more »

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