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Your car’s safety systems are pretty highly evolved. That includes the SOS Post-Crash Alert System™. This is designed to activate during an impact that’s severe enough to deploy any air bag inside the car (driver front, passenger front, side air...
It really depends on where you live and what the going rate is. I'm in a big city here at Houston and the dealer's charge around $120-140 per hour of labor. That might help you get an idea if you...
Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. You can rule out a blown fuse for both of these issues. If the fuse were blown, the circuit would not operate at all. I'm guessing from your description...
This could be a variety of things potentially depending on where the sound is coming from. If this is coming from the engine area, this may be valve train noise. If not from the engine area, this may be related...
This relates to a lean fuel condition which can be caused by many different things such as: Intake air leaks Faulty front heated oxygen sensor Ignition misfiring (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-misfiring-inspection) Faulty fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement) Exhaust gas leaks (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-fluid-leak-inspection) Incorrect fuel pressure Lack...
In many cases, when the battery light comes on when you stop but goes away when you drive, it's caused by a loose sensor or connector that may have been removed during the installation of the new battery. On newer...
From what you are saying the vehicle has spark and has fuel pressure of 35 psi. With out a scanner it can not be determined if you have any codes to a particular sensor but i suspect the MAP sensor...
If the transmission clutches are slipping, that is an internal mechanical fault that typically requires re-building. If the issue is in engine controls though, other common causes of loss of power include plugged fuel injectors (all should be removed from...
Hi Lori. Thanks for contacting us today. It really depends on the source of the oil leak, but typically, when you lose oil that quickly, it will cause internal damage just as quick. This will likely require an engine rebuild...
While While the largest part of your engine is mechanical, hydraulics plays a significant role. You’ll find fluids at work in a number of different areas. Your car's fluids include: Engine oil Transmission fluid Coolant Power steering fluid Brake fluid...
When When you open the hood of your car to take a look at your engine, you'll find it is kept safe with a valve cover. What keeps this valve cover in place and not moving around is the valve...
While While diesel engines aren’t as popular in the US as they are in the UK and Europe, they do have their adherents, most notably in the heavy-duty truck sector. Diesel systems are very different from their gasoline counterparts, and...