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Hi. Running the AC with the engine off will definitely drain your battery. Most automotive batteries are designed to last last about 3-5 years. Being that your vehicle is a 2002, it should be on its 3rd or 4th battery...
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...
Hi! That's an unsual issue on such a new vehicle. I'm curious what the Acura dealer service department said about this. Being that your TLX is so new and covered under warranty, I suggest talking with the service manager about...
Hi there. From the description you have provided, the vehicle you are working on needs further diagnoses. First, 100 PSI for cylinder compression is inadequate. I would look into whether valve timing is correct. An incorrectly timed camshaft (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-belt-replacement) could...
Hi there. The two quick things to check. First, the ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement) may be faulty and the contact point for the start position may be out. The second thing to check would be the starter relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-relay-replacement). You can...
I'm not clear on where the car was damaged or if the damage was repaired, but it is possible that the shift cable was damaged if the car was hit in the right spot. The other possibility is that there...
Hello - there are 2 possibilities for an oil leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-an-oil-leak) underneath the chassis as you describe. Engine oil, perhaps from the front crankshaft seal, or a timing cover leak, or a leaking power steering pump or hose. Power steering...
Hi there. When the EPS (Electronic Power Steering) light came on after hitting a pot hole in the road, then the jolt could have dislodged a wire from the EPS controller. Look around the steering column for any loose wiring....
The first and easiest thing to do is to check for air leaks. Any air that gets into the engine without going through the air mass meter will lean out the fuel mixture and affect the idle. Inspect the rubber...
As As a personal trainer, you either operate out of a gym, or you go to your clients. Either way, you probably don’t have to haul any more gear than what fits into your gym bag, so your main focus...
If If you're a construction worker, you don’t have to worry about hauling a whole lot of supplies and materials to the site – that’s the boss’s problem. As long as it’s big enough to hold your tools (and most...
Driving Driving during extreme weather conditions brings its own challenges. For example, snow and ice can make roads slippery, causing drivers to lose control of their vehicles. It can also be hard to stop when the roads are too slick....