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Oxygen sensors O2 sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/where-is-the-o2-sensor-located) will always be located in the exhaust system. Their function is to sense how much oxygen remains in the exhaust that is flowing out of the engine, and report that information to the vehicle’s engine...
Hello, The metal key and plastic housing both need to be intact for the vehicle to start. The plastic housing holds a computer chip which sends a signal to the anti-theft system to start the vehicle. The metal key acts...
Hi there. Thanks for writing in about your 2005 Ford Mustang. This could potentially be a faulty fuel pressure sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pressure-sensor-replacement) or possibly also a bad mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) causing an imbalance in the air-fuel ratio. You should...
Hi and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. It seems to me that there may be a cable detached from the starter when it was changed. If all of the cables are on the starter then I would check the fuel...
Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your vehicle may be experiencing more than one issue. If the engine is stalling and jerking when you put it into gear then it may be possible that there is an...
Hi there. The temperature gauge fluctuating between halfway and hot, at stops, is most likely the radiator cooling fan(s) is inoperative. This could be caused by a blown fan fuse (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-replacement), a faulty cooling fan relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cooling-fan-relay-replacement), a faulty cooling...
Hello - the H3 has a 6-quart oil change capacity, which is more than most engines these days (4 or 5 qts), and synthetic oil is recommended. These are the only 2 logical reasons for increased oil change cost. Hope...
The hardware and software of the computer (powertrain control module) and transmission control module (TCM) in the Expedition will only work with your present 4.6 L engine. If you change the stock engine to one that is not a catalog...
Hi Dave. Thanks for taking time to contact us today. Generally speaking, if the engine will crank over but will not ignite, and an engine misfire code has been detected, the root issue is likely going to be ignition related...
The The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is not only the only domestic subcompact sedan (or hatchback) on the market today, but it’s also one of the most versatile models in its class. This entry-level subcompact car – available in both sedan...
The The Chevy Tahoe has always been one of the most popular SUVs on the market, and this trend continued in 2012. As always, the vehicle proved to be reliable and powerful, with plenty of space and features that people...
Large work trucks are meant for one thing: work! These vehicles are rough and ready, and can handle nearly anything you throw at them, with the exception of a car pool. While they offer two or four door options, you...