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Hi there. A noise from the belts can be very annoying. If it is a very high pitched noise then you may have an issue with a loose or worn out belt or a bearing failure in one of the...
Hello! There are several reasons a new battery will become bad in a short time. A faulty alternator may not be properly charging the battery and will shorten battery life. There could also be a parasitic draw in your system...
Hello. The power steering pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-pump-replacement), power steering lines, and/or steering gear could be faulty or have a leak. The problem you are having with your accelerator pedal being hard to press could be due to a throttle cable that...
The fuel economy (https://www.yourmechanic.com/advice/results/?query=fuel+economy) will change depending on the whether the transmission is manual or automatic. According to fueleconomy.gov the manual transmission Ford Aspire is getting a combined 33mpg while the automatic get 26mpg. Ford's initial adverts were 34 mpg...
These are all signs of a failing battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement). You will need to have the battery tested. When the battery fails, the vehicle will attempt to run off of the alternator, which can cause it to stress and fail as...
Hi there. The lifters are sticking causing the push rods to be loose and tap on the rocker arms. Put one quart of ATF in the engine oil and run the engine for 15 minutes at 3,000 rpm's. Then change...
The oil pressure gauge will usually drop when a few things could be happening. Either the motor is in fact low on oil, the oil pump could be failing or the oil pressure sending unit (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-pressure-sensor-replacement) is not working properly...
You may have a leaking heater core if you smelled coolant coming out of vents. Have the system pressure tested to locate the leak and see if heater core in dash is leaking and need replaced.
Hi Kyle. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Yes - what you are describing is a very serious issue - especially since this is a drive axle. It's possible that you have a broken axle or hub - which should be...
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If If you’re looking for a luxury crossover that has all the high-end amenities and plenty of power and fuel economy, you’ve found it in the 2012 Audi Q7 TDI. Fans of the Q7 will immediately recognize the overall look...
Driving Driving a convertible car (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/5-essential-things-to-know-about-owning-a-convertible) with the top down gives drivers a stronger connection to the road and surrounding environment. In addition to great views and the feel of the wind whooshing through your hair, a convertible presents a...