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If you have the 1.8-liter engine, then you should use SAE 0W-20 oil. If that is not available, you can use SAE 5W-20, but you should not use this viscosity level in consecutive oil replacements. If you have the 2.4-litre...
Hi. When a heater core fails, it usually fails by leaking coolant into the passenger compartment in the vehicle. If your problem is that hot air is not being blown out of your vents, you could have several other issues....
The A6 has some pretty large bushings in the lower control arms. Especially the ones toward the rear of the arm. When those bushings wear out, the rear of the control arm can flop around quite a bit, changing all...
Hi there. There are 3 different mounts used for your vehicle. There is a left engine mount and a right engine mount (https://www.am-autoparts.com/products/engine-mount/AM-25555066.html) and a transmission mount. Both the engine mounts are the same and the transmission mount is flat...
Hi there. From what you are describing, it sounds as if you might have a small exhaust leak, or perhaps a secondary belt (drive belt or power steering) that might be loose or beginning to wear out. Diagnosing a noise...
Hi There, It sounds like you are describing the symptoms of a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) monitors the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position on...
Hello, thank you for writing in. A squealing noise typically happens because there is a vibration between the pad and the rotor. This is likely pertaining to the caliper that moves the brake pad back and forth. While they may...
Hi Gail. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Problems with radio static are usually caused by a poor electrical connection - in many cases, it's the connection with the antennae or a ground wire connection to the body of the car....
Tire pressure is measured and set when the tire is stone cold. However, cold tire pressure tire, once set when the tire is at a specific ambient temperature, will go on to vary up and down as ambient temperature goes...
If If you’re looking for a half-ton pickup truck that also gets great gas mileage, look no further than the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid. While it has the towing and carrying capacity you’d look for in any regular truck, it...
If If you are a dog trainer, you expect a lot from your vehicle. You want a ride that is safe, roomy, and of course, dog friendly, since your training operation will often mean that you need to transport the...
Maybe Maybe you’re a parent buying the first car for your teenager, or perhaps you’re a new parent and the safety of your little one is of the utmost importance. Or perhaps you're a safety-minded individual looking to make a...