Car overheating I have a dilemma, with my 2.5 L. 6 Cyl.1998 Ford Contour, Driving home from a ride on the highway, when I entered my home city I noticed that My engine temperature gauge was pegged all the way to the right as far as it could go. I stopped the vehicle, opened the hood and there was no indication of boiling over. I then drove for about a mile or so to my house, where I again checked under the hood, again no indication of escaping steam or boiling over. The water reservoir was full but not over flowing. Cooled the car down and ran the Engine, the electric fan came on about the right spot on the temperature gauge, but the temperature kept rising into the red zone, again, no visible overheating. Took the car to local repair shop where I was told they changed the thermostat and a sensor. Car still runs into the red zone, not quickly, but it does. There was some talk about a water pump overhaul. Would appreciate any and all help here. Thank you, Mike

1990 Honda Accord LX, 4 Doors, AT, Sedan, 2.2L, 177K. I am going to change front brake pads and rotors. I found parts price are so much different amoung different brands and materials. My goal are to spend as cheap as possible in parts and don't want to keep changing pads or rotors so often (rotor change at least > 5 years or 3 pads replacement with re-surface). I will do it myself and SAFTY IS NUMBER ONE in terms of choosing parts. I found from Kragen/Internet that brake pad from $13.99 through $50 (Semi-Matallic or Ceramic) a set and disc brake rotor from $24.95 through $70 (various in brand) each. Does anyone knows about these materials and/or brand? Any opinion or suggestions are appreciated! Thanks in advance!