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Calvin Iwashita

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/10/2009
Expertise

All general car repairs for all models of vehicles, except technicals (overhauls) on A/C systems and transmissions.

Experience in the area

16 years as a car mechanic from 1974 to 1990, and still repair cars on the side.

Publications

TV

Education/Credentials

High School and college graduate

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Sean11/06/0910101010I always receive great advice and my .....
Darren11/04/0910Mahalo for your feedback, I really appreciate .....
mahran11/03/0910thank you for your answer.
John11/03/0910101010 
Sesh10/28/0910101010Good suggestions and discussion.

Recent Answers from Calvin Iwashita

2009-11-07 starting fluid test on 96 nissan altima gxe:

Hi Benjamin - OK, I am glad. Now we can narrow it down some. I apologize, without the car in front of me, it is hard to determine exactly what system (cold start) you have, but the short story is the

2009-11-07 air flow control dial:

Hi David - I am assuming you are speaking of the A/C vents? I do not know what year, make and model of your vehicle is, but most of the are run by vacuum, especially the older models. What you need

2009-11-07 Broken key in ignition:

Hi Jeff - The simplest way is to get a small paper clip, straighten it, and at one end use a long nose pliers to make a tiny "L" shaped hook, like 1/64". Then use it to fish the key out. It will take

2009-11-07 1995 Nissan Quest Motor Mounts:

Hi Pauline - You have another one on the side of the car (which is actually the front of the engine). This attaches to the passenger side of the car in the engine compartment. You also have one below

2009-11-06 radiator flush:

Hi George - That should be on the radiator, defined by a wing nut. Best way, however is to (on a cold engine) remove the lower radiator hose (which will drain the coolant), remove the thermostat

 

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