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As a general rule, car engines do not like cold weather and do not do operate as well in cold weather. When you start your car in the morning and turn the key to on, the coolant temperature sensor immediately...

After checking for the proper fuel pressure, have an experienced technician inspect the ignition systems, crankshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement) and distributor pickup coils. A malfunction here will cause a stall, as these devices help the computer determine when to send...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 1990 Porsche 944. A severely worn clutch will cause slippage and the vehicle will not move. Another common concern is the linkage between the shifter and transmission assembly. The cable and the...

It is possible that the idle speed is out of adjustment. Many vehicles from the 1980s have adjustable idle speeds to improve power or fuel economy. I would recommend having the idle speed adjusted (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-idle-speed-is-high-inspection) to the factory specifications by...

The rubber boot on the CV joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/axle-cv-shaft-assembly-replacement) can rupture after high miles and the grease will leak or splatter from the area as the wheel it's connected to turns. Once the joint is dry, you will be able to...