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How Much Does a Mechanic Make in Montana?
Automotive technician jobs in Montana have an average mechanic salary of $37k, which is approximately the national average.
How to Renew Your Car Registration in Montana
There There are a number of things in Montana that you will have to do in order to stay in compliance with state laws. If you drive a car on the Montana roadways, then you will have to register it...
Cell Phones and Texting: Distracted Driving Laws in Montana
Montana Montana defines distracted driving as texting, talking on the phone, and anything else that takes your concentration away from the road. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of accidents in the State of Montana, yet there are...
Windshield Laws in Montana
Montana Montana drivers know they are required to follow the traffic laws in order to drive safely and legally on the roadways. However, vehicle safety requirements also include strict regulations on the windshields of all automobiles driven on the roadways....
Veteran and Military Driver Laws and Benefits in Montana
The The state of Montana offers a number of benefits and perks for those Americans who have either served in an Armed Forces branch in the past, or are current active military members. Many of these benefits require you to...
Insurance Requirements for Car Registration in Montana
Montana Montana law states that all drivers are required to maintain auto insurance, or “financial responsibility,” in order to legally operate a vehicle. The minimum financial responsibility requirements for Montana drivers are as follows: A minimum of $25,000 per person,...
How to Get a Montana Driver's Permit
The The Montana MVD requires that all teen drivers participate in a graduated driver’s license program. Anyone under the age of 18 must begin driving under supervision, in order to practice safe driving before getting their full driver’s license. In...
Montana Speed Limits, Laws, and Fines
Following Following is an overview of the laws, limits, and fines as they relate to speeding traffic violations in the state of Montana. Speed limits in Montana Montana has one of the highest interstate speed limits in the country. As...
How to Transfer a Car Title in Montana
Montana Montana requires that all vehicles in the state have a title in the name of the owner. When ownership changes, either through a sale, gifting, inheritance, or through a simple name change, the title needs to be transferred. The...
What are the Car Pool Rules in Montana?
Car Car pool lanes have existed for decades, and have become increasingly popular in recent years. There are thousands of miles of car pool lanes spanning many states, and aiding a great number of people who commute to work every...
Child Seat Safety Laws in Montana
In In the state of Montana, everyone is required to wear a seat belt. It’s just common sense. You are also required in Montana to protect children who are travelling in your vehicle. There are laws in place that you...
The Guide to Legal Car Modifications in Montana
ARENA Creative / Shutterstock.com Whether you currently live in Montana or plan to move there, you will need to know the regulations that govern modified vehicles. The following information will help ensure that the modifications you make...
How to Register a Car in Montana
Moving Moving to Montana can be a great way for you to get a new start. There are a number of things that you will have to handle when first getting settled into Montana. Getting your car registered is a...
How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Car Title in Montana
After After working so hard to pay for your vehicle, your car title is that piece of paper that proves you are the registered owner. What this title gives you is the ability to sell your car should you decide...
The Guide to Colored Curb Zones in Montana
Montana Montana drivers are well aware of the laws and regulations that apply to them when they are out on the roads and driving. They know they need to obey the speed limits and use their signals when turning and...
How to Prepare for the Montana Driver’s Written Test
Although Although you might be rearing to get out on the road and drive, you have to first make sure you pass the Montana driver’s written test at the Motor Vehicle Division. This written test will show the state that...
Rules of the Road For Montana Drivers
When When you are driving in your home state, you likely know all the rules that you need to follow on the roads. While many of the traffic laws are based on common sense and following posted signs and signals...
The Guide to Right-of-Way Laws in Montana
Right-of-way Right-of-way laws exist for the protection of motorists and pedestrians. There are no winners in collisions between vehicles, or between vehicles and pedestrians. So, to reduce the likelihood of property damage, injuries and even death, Montana has common sense...
Disabled Driver Laws and Permits in Montana
In In Montana, the MVD (Montana Motor Vehicle Division) issues special plates and permits to people who have permanent or temporary disabilities. If you are disabled, then you can be eligible for placards and plates that will allow you to...
How to Buy a Personalized License Plate in Montana
A A personalized license plate (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-find-out-which-license-plates-are-available-in-your-state-by-brady-klopfer) is an excellent way to add a little bit of unique flair to your vehicle. With a personalized plate, you can say something about yourself through your car and show off some of your...

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Overdrive not working
Greetings! You have a 4T65E transmission. A transmission used in the Pontiac Montana and Pontiac Aztek by GM for about 10 years. About 4 years into production they started receiving complaints about no overdrive and no fourth gear. It was...
Does not idle
Hello. Low idling (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-idle-is-rough-inspection) issues can be caused by several faults. Typically they are an effect of poor fuel and spark efficiency. When diagnosing this type of issue, you will want to start with the easiest parts to check, and...
2003 pontiac,montana wont shift out of first when engine gets warm
If transmission will not shift only when it gets warm and shifts perfect when cold then the problem may be in one of the sensors and would require the computer scanned for codes to see if vehicle is going into...
How long can I drive on a worn wheel bearing
Hi Melody. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Anytime a wheel bearing has been diagnosed as being loose or faulty, it's important to have it replaced as soon as possible. A worn wheel bearing does not have enough lubrication to keep...
My 2004 Pontiac Montana won't start just clicks when I turn key but lights,radio still work & its a new battery. What could it be?
It sounds like you may have a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator charges the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine turns...
CODE;EGR LOW FLOW
Typically, on this engine there will be a blockage, consisting of hard packed carbon, in the passageway in the plenum. It can be very difficult to clean out those passageways on the vehicle without removing the aluminum plenum for a...
What can be causing my van to leak coolant?
Hi there. Check the coolant hoses and see if any hose are loose. If they are loose, then they will need tightened up. Check the coolant reservoir and see if it has a crack or loose hose to it. If...
Body Control Module
Hello. If the body control module was replaced with a used one then it will not work directly in your vehicle. The BCM needs to be programmed to the vehicle in order for it to communicate with the other modules....
My car does not idle until it is warm. Can you tell me what's wrong?
Hi there. Check the engine for any vacuum leaks and see if all the sensors are plugged in. Take a vacuum gauge and put it on a vacuum line to the manifold. Check to see if the engine has 17...
If your trying to program a key and your battery is fully charged what else could be wrong
Hi there. There are a few things that could be at fault causing your dilemma. I understand you've charged the battery, but what are the current cold cranking amps and state of health? A digital diagnostic battery tester can provide...
Fuel injector misfiring
Hi there. This is a common problem with this vehicle. These vehicles often lack proficient injector functioning. A solution for this would be to have a certified mechanic replace the number six injector (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement). Also a certified mechanic will test...
Reduce engine lite is on does slow the vechile down . comes on &off .i cleaned the intake throttle. It s weird i fell the rpm go
The cause of the reduced power is not likely to be the battery. In any case, the battery is easy to test (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-is-dead-inspection) and rule out. The issue you are writing in about is common enough that a specific diagnostic,...
03 and the temperature gauge in my Dash has been disconnected and I need to know exactly how to reconnect it
The instructions depend on where it was disconnected, that is in the engine compartment versus behind the dash. If in the engine compartment, you can look at the driver side near the water outlet on the engine. There is an...
Rpm jumping while driving after changing air filter
You may have a vacuum line off. Removing the air filter on many cars involves disconnecting and reconnecting some hoses, or at the very least pushing some out of the way. I would revisit the air filter and make sure...
Take off
If the rate of acceleration is greater than commanded (aka, "unintended acceleration"), you might have a problem in the electronic throttle control, throttle position sensor, idle air control, or related systems. You might take a look at the OBD-II system...
I have a 2004 Pontiac Montana and the air compressor does not work anymore. Could it be a simple fuse replacement?
Hi there. Check the fuses for any blown fuses. If the fuses are good and working, then check the clutch wire to the compressor and see if there is power with the air conditioning switch on high and fan on...
Loss of power going uphill and acceleration issues on flat land
Hello. P0401 is the trouble code for insufficient EGR flow. This can occur for a few different reasons, and could be contributing to your performance issues. The EGR, short for exhaust gas re circulation, is a system designed to recirculate...
I am getting a P0171 code. It runs smooth and the fuel trim is good at idle. Under load the trim goes high.
If your fuel trims are ok at idle,but seem to climb when a load is applied to the engine the problem may be in the fuel delivery or air metering. A clogged fuel filter may disrupt the flow up fuel...
Dash and headlights flash for about 1 minute after shut off
Hi there. It sounds like the lighting system has feedback through another circuit. This could be due to a short circuit, open circuit, missing/failed ground point, corroded ground point, corroded connector, loose connector, or relay block faults. With the age...
The rear vent windows will not close. Have checked fuse, it's okay.
Hi, thanks for your question. The rear vent windows use a small motor that will open and close the window. Sometimes these motors will stick (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-window-motor-regulator-assembly), and will not open or close. Try to tap the window with your hand...

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