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If your car is equipped with a manual transmission, there are a few things you’ll need to know about using it. It’s pretty similar to any other stick shift you’ve driven, but let’s cover the most pertinent parts quickly: Make...
The anti-lock brake (ABS) indicator light on your dash should come on during the system’s self-check when you start the engine, but should go out shortly afterward. If the light comes on again later or stays on, it’s a sign...
If you’ve had the misfortune of getting a flat tire and have had to install the spare tire, you’ve seen the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light come on in the dash. Why is that? Here’s what you need to...
First thing you want to do is you want to drive it until the gas tank is almost empty because the gas tank weighs a lot less than it does full. When it's full, it's a royal job. But, when...
Hey there. This is a common problem when the transmission synchros are going bad. These are small forks in your transmission that help get your car in and out of gear. When these get worn or break, you will experience...
All cars have an emissions sticker on the core support, (radiator bracket), or on the under side of the hood. You will need to read the sticker and look for it to say California. If it doesn't, it will be...
Check for proper fuel pressure - both while the vehicle is running, and after running. I suspect you will find that fuel pressure is not being maintained in the pressurized portion of the system due to a fuel pressure regulator...
Hi there. Your vehicle battery becomes weak, may just be a bad battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement). The hard starting, may just be slow cranking RPM. Being able to drive a few miles and the battery will hold a few hours, leads me...
California guidelines (https://www.bar.ca.gov/Industry/Engine_Change_Guidelines.html) prohibit the modification of the camshaft that you are contemplating. Consequently, anyone in California who is actually a knowledgeable engine specialist is not going to do this kind of work because it would be flat out illegal....