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Your car is equipped with a security system, but it also has an intelligent monitoring system that will alert you to certain conditions by sounding the alarm. Here’s what you need to know about the alarms and the action you...
Your washer fluid will periodically need to be replenished. As such, you should periodically check the fluid levels in the washer tank. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Open the hood. 2. Locate the washer fluid reservoir. 3. Make...
Hesitation upon acceleration usually means the air/fuel mixture is lean or that there is an ignition misfire under load. Any of these conditions should set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) and turn on the Check Engine Light. Retrieving the DTC...
Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. The exhaust manifold will make a hissing sound or a ticking sound depending on the leak and how many leaks there are. If possible, get a broom stick and put it against the...
Hello, here some methods to remove glue. First Method: Materials: • Warm sunny day • Tarp • Large plastic garbage bag • Undiluted Ammonia • Windex (a glass cleaner) • Paper towels • Fine steel wool • Razor blades Tips:...
These kinds of electrical system failures are most likely from different electrical connections throughout the system getting small amounts of corrosion in the connectors and will require each affected system connector to be disconnected and a small amount of dielectric...
The check fuel cap light is telling you that there is an air leak in the fuel tank or lines. It's possible that a vacuum line has come off under the hood for the evaporative system. this could also cause...
The best course of action would be to have a diagnosis first since the throttle control may be limited if you are having a system or sensor failure in the drivetrain like a transfer case or transmission issue. You may...
The The 2012 Ford Expedition has ample room for passengers and cargo, while still being able to tow anywhere from 8,900 to 9,200 pounds. The Expedition has two-tone exterior packages making it stand out against its competitors. Along with that,...
Many Many people who store their vehicle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/preparing-your-car-for-long-term-storage) for a length of time like to disconnect the battery from the electrical system of the vehicle. This prevents the vehicle from unintentionally draining the battery. With the battery disconnected, the risks...