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There are tests for exhaust gases in the coolant so the head gasket can be ruled in or out. A faulty thermostat can cause overheating so, yes, that is a possibility. The cooling system can't be ruled out because certain...

The best way to determine the exact cause of this issue would be to have your vehicle inspected by a qualified professional for cooling system faults. It is possible that the radiator fans are not working properly or other parts...

Hello. I would need to know when it is overheating in order to be able to diagnose what is going on. I would start though by making sure that all of the air is out of the cooling system by...

Hi there. What you're describing is typically an indication of damaged wheel bearings. One warning sign of a wearing out wheel bearing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-wheel-bearings) is a loud grinding or roaring sound that comes from the tire area of your car. This...

Hi there. A power steering leak can often be caused by a damaged hose or the pinion seal being damaged; so it's not out of the realm of possibility that the repair they are recommending is accurate. The price for...

Hi there. The fuel pump is not energizing and causing the engine to not start. Check the fuel pump relay and listen for it to click. Also listen for the fuel pump to hum when the key is turned on....

Hello. The VDC and SLIP messages come on when the computer detects an issue with the vehicle's traction control system. The most common causes for this are a faulty ABS wheel speed sensor, or some sort of electrical fault within...

This may be caused by a dirty or failing idle air control valve/module. As you may know, this is a unit that monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine. When...

Hello, thanks for writing in. For an issue like this we usually need to start by scanning the computer for codes. This will allow the mechanic to see if the computer is seeing any problems. If there are no codes...

These are all separate issues, so a few different items are most likely the cause. The most common cause of the door lock not unlocking includes key fob failures, a bad key fob battery, or faulty door lock actuators. The...

The engine oil pressure light is the to warn the driver when there is not enough oil pressure. This light usually comes on when the oil is far below the needed pressure to properly lubricate the engine. The oil level...

The U1000 code is the focus of a Nissan Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) and thus the applicability of that TSB should be considered first. With multiple codes and some implicating controllers and basic CAN functions (U1000), the Factory Service Manual...

You should have the tires inspected for bubbles or broken cords in one of the tires.

Shaking or vibrating at high speeds is often times related to tires that may be out of balance, low on air, potentially a badly aligned front end, failing suspension components or ball joints (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement). When any of these things are...

The dryer is bolted to the left side of the condenser as you face the front of the vehicle. It is a relatively long tube and small in diameter. On these systems you have to be sure that you thoroughly...

Hello. If these lights are coming on while driving then the vehicles traction and stability systems are kicking in due to a problem that is seen. This can be caused by a bad wheel speed sensor or by an issue...

Hi there. The car could have made the door latches locked out. This prevents the doors from opening during an event of power loss during an accident. This happens, but the mechanical key should still open the doors. If the...

Hey Dan, thanks for inquiring. I don't know that you necessarily need to replace your pulleys, neither tensioner or idler. However, if you are hearing a squeaking from your engine and suspect the pulleys are the problem then replace them...

You should first check to make sure you do not have any vacuum leaks. Scan the computer and diagnose any service codes. If you do not have any codes, then you may just have to relearn the idle of the...

If the brake caliper has failed, a replacement could repair the vibration issue. The most likely cause of the low speed idle is a parking brake failure, brake system issues, drive axle failure, or a bent wheel. A qualified technician,...