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I would have to say yes! Cars are required to be equipped with a parking brake. The parking brake assists the transmission in keeping the vehicle stationary. When you put your vehicle in “park,” a metal rod about the size...
A unmetered air leak can cause this symptom of the engine sputtering or dying on acceleration. Rubber intake boots and vacuum lines need to be checked for leaks. If no obvious leaks are detected then the intake system may need...
I definitely would bring the car back to the shop that rebuilt your engine to have them repair it. If the engine is locked up, it is locked up because something is broken internally, like a piston, rod, or a...
It sounds like you may be experiencing an issue with your fuel system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-does-the-fuel-system-work-in-a-modern-car). The fuel pressure regulator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-a-good-quality-fuel-pressure-regulator) is one of the parts responsible for maintaining your fuel pressure at all rates of engine speed. Most fuel pressure regulators...
Hello. A no spark (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-hard-to-start-inspection) condition can be caused by many things. If the aforementioned components have already been replaced I would move on to looking at the ignition module, and perhaps the wiring to a few specific components. The...
Hi there. I would believe, if the fuel tank inner liner was the issue, the stalling would occur at any fuel level. The dealer should be able to identify, any revisions to the fuel tank part number. It may be,...
Hi there. Why were the brake switch and combination switch replaced? If this began after replacing these parts, then one or both of these parts may be incorrect, faulty, or incorrectly installed. Try unplugging one of the components and see...
If the vehicle battery happens to be more than 5 years (60 months) old, don't bother fooling with it. Buy a new battery and be sure the new battery is fully charged by the store before you install it, otherwise...
Typically if you have bad stabilizer links then they should be replaced as an assembly. In most cases it is the bushings that fail, but the links that they mount to become distorted over time. To ensure that they last...
The The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu ECO hybrid is an interesting car in the world of mid-size family sedans. Unlike other popular hybrids, it doesn’t have a full-sized electric motor that takes over when the car starts. Instead, it uses eAssist...
Whether Whether you’re concerned about the environment or just want a vehicle that allows you to use less gas, the 2012 Chevrolet Volt might be just right for you. Designed to run entirely via an electric current, this electric hybrid...
For For people that suffer from motion sickness, even on the shortest car trip, riding in a vehicle can prove to be unbearable. What’s great is that there are a number of cars on the market that can help to...