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Those are both high-end, high-maintenace, over-engineered German cars. They have horrendous re-sell value, because they cost so much money to fix and they break down when they are older all of the time. That said, if I had a choice,...
If the coolant is not leaking externally then it is leaking internally into the engine cylinder. I suggest looking inside the oil cap or on dipstick to see if the oil is contaminated with coolant. The oil would look milky...
Hey thanks for writing in about your 2005 Jaguar XJ8. All the problems you've had is common with these vehicles as they age. You should not have any more than normal repairs with this vehicle. The fuel pump replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement)...
There should be two speed sensors. One which is located on the back of the dashboard and one located down on the transmission. I am not sure which one you replaced, but I would recommend also checking the other one...
Hi. The worst thing you can do is not drive it at all. By you driving the suv once a week should help you maintain the battery and keep the car in good running condition. If you drove it a...
Hi there. Are there any other codes stored? A P0172 (system rich detected) is stored when the O2 sensor detects a lower than specification level of oxygen in the exhaust. There could be many reasons this is occurring from weak...
Hello, This suggests you may have a faulty starter solenoid or a weak battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement). Generally, when it is a rapid or fast clicking sound, i is usually related to a weak or dead battery. A louder or more pronounced...
The first step in replacing the A/C compressor is to remove anything that blocks access to the serpentine belt. Once this has been done, the next step is to remove tension from the serpentine belt and slide it off of...
Based on your description it sounds like your engine is overheating. Be sure not to drive the car if it is overheating because overheating can warp the cylinder head and/or engine block causing costly damage. The most common causes of...
Mid-size sedans are a large category. These vehicles are well suited for either a large commuter car that is not going to get quite commuter car statistics as far as gas mileage or a smaller sedan option. Think of mid-size...
Not Not everyone relies on their car on a daily basis. Maybe you aren’t the type that deals with a daily commute, and running from here to there constantly. If that’s the case, you may be looking for a car...