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Hi there. When back wheels lock up an issue with the brakes arises. This issue is usually your rear brakes not being adjusted correctly. Also, this can be caused by a jammed parking brake. i would suggest having a mechanic,...
Hello. Black smoke is usually the result of an excessively rich condition. The black smoke is a result of excessive fuel from a rich condition that was not burned in the combustion chamber, burning up afterwards, in the exhaust pipe,...
Hi there: If your daughter's BMW X5 has an illuminated ABS, Trac Control or AWD light on the dashboard, it's likely that a problem exists with the AWD that is causing the traction issues on your slanted and icy driveway....
Hi there. It sounds like the air mix servo for the temperature control may have failed. These models were also prone to radiator and water pump leaks. The leaks would be slow and not produce fluid on the ground; sometimes...
Hi there. In many cases, when the car will start but quickly stall, it's due to either a reduction in fuel flow (caused by a worn out fuel pump, dirty fuel filter or clogged or dirty fuel injectors or the...
Shaking or vibration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-shaking-pulsating-or-vibrating-inspection) may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Other things such as a faulty idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) may cause the engine idle to drop below...
Hi there - while a cracked exhaust tube of any sort is a problem that needs to be addressed, I don't think it's related to your P0402 code. P0402 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/how-to-fix-or-figure-out-exhaust-system-leak-code-p0402-by-mushtaq-m) indicates excess exhaust flow into the intake - probably caused...
If the humming noise occurs when the car is stationary with the engine on at any RPM, then it is engine or transmission related but the noise could originate from an accessory drive on the engine. However, if the noise...
While most people believe that domestic sedans just cannot compete with the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry, the industry leaders, that is not necessarily true. Yes, there are some metrics where the Camry just excels, however the Ford Fusion...
If If you’re a rock climber, you want a vehicle that gets you where you need to go, even if the terrain gets rough. You may be living out of your vehicle at times, so you also want a rig...
If If you're a general contractor, you probably aren’t in the market for a used car. More likely, you’re looking for a pickup truck, because you need to haul equipment and supplies to various job sites. Most contractors will likely...