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Q: My Ford Explorer 4×4 has intermittent engine stoppages; it often quits at highway speeds and then restarts immediately. What is wrong? (It’s a 2001 model with 100K miles. I’ve had it for 3 months.)
Got a spare fuel filter in that pile?
A: The 100K mark seems to be right about the time the fuel pump start to fail on these vehicles, and I wanted to know how long you have owned it in case you have already had it replaced so thanks for that information.
Here is what I suggest: Have the fuel filter replaced because of two reasons. First, it can give the exact same symptoms that the fuel pump does when it gets weak, and, second, you have no idea how long it’s been in there or if it’s ever even been replaced! The fuel filter is one of the most overlooked items on vehicles today.
If the problem persists after replacing the filter, I would highly suspect the fuel pump is going to need replacement, and a fuel pressure test should be performed. It may be an ignition issue, but being that you have only owned it for 3 months, the fuel filter should be replaced as part of the regular scheduled maintenance.
– From Larry J in Denver, a verified car mechanic and expert on JustAnswer
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Here is today’s question, excerpted from the JustAnswer archives and featuring information provided from an expert on JustAnswer:
Q: How much exercise does a male German Shepherd need? I don’t want a lazy dog. He loves water. I was running with him 2 miles in the morning, but got bogged down with work.
'Let's do that again!'
A: Since you’re currently unable to exercise him as much as you used to, one thing you could consider would be to look into hiring someone to do it for you. I do rehabilitation work with aggressive pit bulls and I am not a runner. I hire some of the cross-country runner college kids to run them for me. It’s a win/win situation…the dogs get a good run and the kids get a few bucks in their pocket.
Secondly, you could consider investing in a second-hand treadmill that he could use (under your supervision, obviously) in place of that morning run. You could do work at home while he runs on the treadmill. Check out this great video on how to make use of a treadmill with your dog.
Training of this level absolutely requires daily work on the training. It’s not going to work if you train only on the weekends, so you’ll have to dedicate at least 20 minutes every day to re-instill the training into his head.
I honestly think the best thing for him is the run at least every other day. I’m sure if you ask around, you could find someone in your social circle who has an adult child or college student who would like to earn a few bucks a week. I paid my runners $5 a run, and have always had a waiting list of people willing to run my dogs.
Since he gets along with other dogs, you may also want to consider finding out if there is a doggy daycare in your area. A few hours there a couple times a week could also help burn off some of that excess energy while helping to socialize him at the same time.
– from Lisa Lepak, CVT in Minnesota, a veterinary technician and expert on JustAnswer.
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