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Expertise
General auto repair,electrical issues,driveability issues,anti-lock brakes,SIR systems,HVAC,engine performance,Gm specific. I have worked at my current dealership since the 1990 model year anything much older than that I have limited exposure to. I do not have very much transmission experience so those question you may want to ask of another expert. When you send me a question let me know the exact make/model/engine and year for the car or suv you have it makes it easier to answer the questions that way. If your happy with the answer I gave you please feel free to Donate. This is a free service to you and I am not compensated at all by this web site. I have 22 years of experience to share with you and my knowledge wasn't free to me. I had to pay for my education.
Experience in the area
Experience in the area:I have been employed by the same Gm dealer for 18 years and and a ASE master technician. I work at a Pontiac and GMC truck store. Served a a lead technician when dealership was on a team system. I just recently moved to a Buick,Hummer,Saab Store when my franchise was purchased by this dealership. Organizations: ASE master technician
Education/Credentials
Education/Credentials:High school diploma,2 year vocational school degree 2 year college degree. Associates degree in applied sciences (auto technology)Awards and Honors: GMC master technician
What do you like about this subject?
Every day is a different challenge.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
To be a certified master GM tech in all fields. I am relying on my employer to send me for those certifications.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
American cars are built as well or better than the Asian cars if they are maintained per manufactures service intervals.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
I believe American cars are harder to repair then most foreign cars. They seem to get a bit to "cute" while trying to cut corners in their designs.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Brian | 02/06/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Found the answer exactly as Todd explained ..... |
| francisco | 02/05/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| shawn | 02/02/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Nigel | 01/28/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Todd, you got i exactly The pig ..... |
| roxie | 01/28/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | my question was answered in a very ..... |
Recent Answers from Todd Puccio
2012-02-05 code p0128 on a pontiac aztek 2004:
Hi there Francisco: well it's 1 of 2 things it either has a thermostat and or it's low on coolant. either thing can cause the code to set. it sets because the engine control module (ECM) doesn't see
2012-02-05 hard shifting:
It's not a case closed issue. extended warranties have "fine print" they sometimes have stipulations that maintenance needs to be performed on the car before they will cover a repair on a component. engine
2012-02-04 pontiac montana noises:
Hi Lynda: has any service engine soon lamp come on? have the van scanned for coides at one of the big box auto parts stores chances are that it has a p1811 code stored in the engine computer and if
2012-02-04 hard shifting:
Hi Stan: what is this in? year and model? tranission shift kits don't make any sense. if your going into the tramission to install a kit your right they to replace the pressure control ssolenoid. todays
2012-02-03 Bonneville noise when cold:
Hi Brian: Make sure the rubber hose between the air filter box and the engine is attached and the hose clamp is tight. If you went to an oil change place and the replaced the filter or check it chnaces
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