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Keeping an eye on vital fluids is part of being a responsible car owner. One of the most important (and most easily checked) fluids is engine oil. To check it, just follow these simple steps: Turn off the engine and...
You can manually create phone books by adding entries one at a time either through the button controls or by using voice commands. However, you can also import a phonebook from your cell phone to the HandsFreeLink® (HFL) in your...
Hello. Most of the time this is due to a failure in the blend door motor on the passenger side. It can also be the door itself or a sensor issue but most of the time it is the motor....
If you have an air leak in the EVAP system then the MAP sensor will not be able to determine the air density, and the MAF sensor will not be able to determine the volume of air entering the engine...
Hi there. It sounds like there could be a fault with the strut mount (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/suspension-strut-mount-replacement), strut assembly, outer tie rod, ball joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement), or control arm (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/control-arm-assembly-replacement). Recheck for proper torquing of the control arm that you installed and inspect...
Hello. Transmission shifting problems can be caused by a wide variety of issues. A few common causes are issues with the fluid, torque converter. Automatic transmission operate using fluid pressure. If the transmission fluid is dirty or contaminated, or the...
Hi there: Usually if the engine is hard to start and once it does, it shakes pretty violently, it's due to a vacuum leak, or a fuel system sensor that is causing this to occur. The only way to really...
This vehicle may be covered under a recall for the electric assist power steering torque sensor failure. Call the local dealer and see if your vehicle is covered under recall number 14S05. They will replace the torque sensor and may...
This can be a tough question. Without knowing the details, I can't be terribly helpful. But the thing to do here is to prioritize. Do all these things need to be fixed right now? Some workshops do a big up-sell...
Once Once you have kids, the kind of car you have becomes very important. Suddenly, the amount of space, entertainment features, reliability, safety, and easy to clean interior become the top priorities. Here’s a list of vehicles meant to satisfy...
If If you’re towing a boat, the vehicle that you buy is largely going to depend on the size and weight of your boat plus trailer. Most cars, realistically, aren’t cut out for the job. We recommend a pickup truck...
Drivers Drivers in the market for a used Ford vehicle may want to check out cars under their certified pre-owned program. Many manufacturers have a certified pre-owned (CPO) program, and each one is set up differently. Read on to learn...