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The cooling system would need to be tested to see if the combustion gasses are getting into the cooling system from a blown head gasket, or cracked head or block. This test involves a tester at the radiator to measure...
Many brake pads (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-break-in-brake-pads) will make noise when installed. This is usually material noise that may or may not go away. One thing you could do that may help, is to lubricate the contact points on the brake pads. You'll...
Hello, thanks for writing in. Most of the time this symptom is caused by a low oil level, a clogged oil filter, or possibly the wrong weight oil. If the oil is fine then the issue may be with the...
Hey there. This may be due to a few different things such as a transmission speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-speed-sensor-replacement), a failing transmission control module, or potentially low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service). As you may know, the transmission uses hydraulic pressure created by...
Hi there. Unfortunately, this appears to be a blown head gasket or significant coolant leak inside the motor. White smoke from the tail pipe is caused by coolant that is mixed with engine oil and is burned inside the combustion...
California guidelines (https://www.bar.ca.gov/Industry/Engine_Change_Guidelines.html) prohibit the modification of the camshaft that you are contemplating. Consequently, anyone in California who is actually a knowledgeable engine specialist is not going to do this kind of work because it would be flat out illegal....
Is it possible that you can have a clogger restriction in your fuel system. It is also possible that your fuel pump could be getting weak. I would recommend having your fuel filter and fuel pump inspected by a qualified...
The trouble code P0496 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0496-obd-ii-trouble-code-evap-flow-during-a-non-purge-condition-by-valerie-johnston) refers to a fault in the vehicle's evaporative emissions (EVAP) control system. Faults in the EVAP system will not typically cause loss of power. Perhaps other codes were stored but were missed in downloading that...
Medium to large SUVs are a fun class of vehicles: plenty large enough for moving people around, but if you really want to get out there in the mud and have some fun, they are still good for that type...
Dog Dog owners are a special breed of drivers. When they shop for a used car they have a list of requirements that can be quite different from other drivers, which tends to make the process a bit of a...
Alaska Alaska requires a different kind of vehicle to handle both the terrain and the wintery conditions. While some of the most popular options for the Alaskan terrain in previous years included options such as the Subaru Forester and the...