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There are a lot of malfunctions that can cause a car to overheat. Low coolant level, worn water pump, sticking thermostat, internally clogged radiator, externally clogged radiator, improper cooling fan operation, sludge coated water jackets, collapsed hoses or bad head...
In order to properly test the cooling system you'll need to test the temperature at the temperature sending unit with a laser temperature tester or something equivalent. You'll also need a scanner to look at the reading to the ECM...
The engine intake near cylinder one should be checked when first started to see if there is any vacuum leaks at intake gasket (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/intake-manifold-gaskets-replacement) or the injector O-ring. If no vacuum leaks are found then you may be having a...
Hello. If you wanted to replace the motor and transmission, you would have other problems like the wire harnesses and ECM modules among other problems to do the swap correctly. You may be better off replacing the transmission with a...
She is correct. There is a lot of pressure coming from your engine; in fact, it's actually fire when the exhaust comes out at the beginning. You will need to have the exhaust manifold replaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/exhaust-manifold-replacement) because it's not good...
This may be related to a dirty or faulty idle air control valve. This is a unit that reads the air intake at low or idle speeds and relays this information to the computer which then makes adjustments to fueling....
Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. Check the power steering fluid level and make sure that it is full. Also, look at the fluid color and see if it is clear or dark. If the fluid is dark, then the...
Hi and thanks for contacting Your Mechanic. Yes an injector could cause an engine to spit and sputter or even stall out. Injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement) over time can become dirty from the contaminate in the fuel tank that when passed the...
If you smell gas, there can be a leak in a number of places. All the fuel lines should be carefully inspected to make sure they are secure and undamaged, all the way up to the fuel injectors themselves. Even...
The The sun sets, and the air has a chill. You pause to flip your jacket collar up, and you walk briskly to your car door and slide into the driver's seat. Once you start your car, it’s only moments...
When When you look at smaller SUVs like the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4, do you wish for just a little bit more space? But then when you look at the larger SUVs like the Ford Explorer or the...