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I'd go for a RAV by far. Those things can last forever. If you are like me and you keep your car for a really long time, you'll be happy with the longevity of the RAV4. If you are one...
The fuel pressure would need to be checked to make sure the pressure regulator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pressure-regulator-replacement) is not leaking fuel and that the pressure is correct. You may have a leaking injector (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement) if the pressure is okay. I recommend having...
You can use a booster to jump the small battery on the Prius but it does require specific training to do it correctly. You should either get a Prius service manual or have a Prius trained mechanic show you the...
This is a sign of a faulty throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement). This is a sensor that monitors the position of your foot on the gas pedal and relays this info to the car's computer which then tells it how much...
Hello. Thank you for writing in. Do not assume right away that you have blown a head gasket. When the cooling system overheats (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-overheating-inspection) and throws coolant all over the engine bay, every hot part of that engine will create...
Hello. Thank you for writing in. Without knowing the make and model of the vehicle it is difficult to say what the issue may be. With that said, it is assumed that the leak is coming from the water pump...
Hi There, What you are describing is a common sign of a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) is a small valve on the engine's intake system that reads the air intake as...
Hi Atasha. Thanks for contacting us today. Usually this type of noise in an indication of a exhaust leak or a vacuum leak due to a broken or disconnected vacuum line. If you also notice that your car is slow...
Hi Bee. Thanks for contacting us today. Quite often, the main reason why the gear shifter will become stuck in reverse is due to one of three things. First, the brake switch might be stuck or damaged. Second, the ignition...
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If If you have been shopping for a used Mitsubishi 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 one is set up differently. Read on...