If you are in the market for a used Hummer vehicle, you may want to check out cars under their certified pre-owned program. Many manufacturers have a certified pre-owned (CPO) program, and each...
Typically, the scenario is the reverse: that is the water pump fails and the question is should the thermostat be replaced at the same time that the water pump is replaced. The answer is absolutely because the thermostat itself can...
Hi there. This would be considered an aftermarket upgrade, which unfortunately is not a service our mobile mechanics can offer at this time. We continually add new service offerings frequently, but at this time we would be unable to offer...
To obtain the requested quote, please visit YourMechanic’s radiator replacement service page. Once on that page, click on "Get a Quote" and enter your vehicle information (year, make, model). You are welcome to buy your own parts and book a...
Besides the 4.0 hours labor at your local charge per hour rate you will need to also supply the coolant for the engine and also the refrigerant to recharge the air conditioner after repairs are done. The A/C needs to...
The typical cause of a whining sound during engine idle; which progressively gets louder during increase in RPM is a belt, pulley or faulty pump (either AC, water pump or power steering). If you didn't remove the AC belt, this...
For the 2007 model year, GM replaced the problematic 3.5L engine with the 3.7L. This engine is pretty decent. The transmission is a 4-L60E, which is well known for having all kinds of issues. The GM 10-bolt rear end is...
Hi There, This relates to your traction control system. When the computer detects a problem with this system, it may put the vehicle into a reduced power mode as you have experienced in an effort to prevent additional damage and...
It has to first be determined if the actual engine temperature is really fluctuating or instead the stalling is just simply a coincidence with a gauge malfunction. A scan tool can measure engine operating temperature. Fuel supply faults are a...
Hi there. If your engine is consuming too much oil, then I would consider checking the (PCV) Positive Crankcase Vent Valve and see if its plugged up. A PCV valve can plug up causing the engine crankcase to over pressurize...
The best thing to do is put the vehicle on jack stands and remove the tires to the suspension that is to be damaged. Then check the ball joints, control arm bushings, and the control arms and see if there...
Hi there. The problem with trying to diagnose this transmission fluid leak issue you have with the Hummer is that it's quite possible that the leak could be caused by multiple issues. Certainly a loose transmission fluid tube or damaged...
I recommend keeping your transmission in your vehicle that it is designed for. If you plan on putting in a Twin Turbo setup, then the transmission will hold up to the changes. Automatic transmissions are designed to take more abuse...
If the engine has a coolant leak that is not external to the engine or cooling system would not have anything to do with the transmission repairs. You need to have the engine head gaskets and intake manifold checked for...
Hi Jimmy. Thanks for contacting us today. I'm in agreement with you - in that the replacement of engine mounts is NOT a solution to resolve a P-0420 Error Code. You should read this article about this code - to...
Oil pressure can be tested and verified against factory specifications using an external pressure gauge, connected to a threaded access port on the engine block. If pressure measures normal, and the engine otherwise functions normally (adequate and even cylinder compression,...
The connecting rods can only be replaced by removing the piston from the engine. Pistons can only be removed from the top, ad that means the cylinder head has to removed from the engine. To access the rods on this...
Hi Justin. Thanks for contacting us today. Assuming you reprogrammed the throttle body to the ECU after replacing it, there are a few things that could be the source of your issues that the OBD-II trouble codes might help locate....
The best way to determine if this would make your vehicle street legal would be to call your local non-emergency police number and ask them if that would be legal for your vehicle. You could also call or visit the...
Hi there. Thanks for contacting us today. If you shifted into reverse while the vehicle was in forwarding motion, it's likely that shift linkage or the reverse gear itself has been damaged. Honestly, without completing an inspection, it's hard to...
