Recent content by AlexG

I had Walmart replace my car battery about 3 weeks ago, and ever since, there is a strong smell coming from the A/C - even when I turn it off, but much more so when it's on - either blowing hot or cold, doesn't matter. Hard to describe the smell, but I don't think it's mold or mildew...

Thanks for the reply. What would be involved in finding and fixing a vacuum leak? I mean, how many hours of labor would be reasonable, and what parts might typically need replacement? Or can you just patch the leaks somehow? (I'm guessing that this is pretty involved and difficult, and that...

I have a '99 Toyota 4Runner SR5, 2WD, with ~250,000 miles on it. The engine is a 5VZ-FE, 3.4 L, V-6, automatic transmission. Lately I'm having intermittent problems with rough idle, usually while waiting at a stoplight, sometimes also while getting up to speed on surface streets (I'm avoiding...