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Hello! Thank you for writing in with this question. Timing belt replacement is generally recommended by Subaru at 105,000 miles, or 105 months. Other manufacturers recommend replacing them between 60,000-90,000 miles. It is very possible that there were contributing factors...
If you have an external music player (such as an iPod), you can play it through your sound system. Just follow these steps. Purchase an AUX cable. Plug one end of the AUX cable into the headphone jack of your...
While your car’s message center provides you with a lot of information, you can also use it to access different systems and their statuses, as well as customize some of the options in your system. Here’s what you should do:...
It is great to see that you have been trying to tackle your Corvette's overheating concern head on. From the description provided it seems that a lot of components dealing with the cooling system were replaced. From that, I can...
Hi there. Diesel fuel systems can be temperamental, so that is where I would start. Lack of fuel pressure, contaminants or air in the system can cause the symptoms you are having. The water/fuel separator may need to be serviced...
You should have the suspension checked to make sure the noise is something that is not broken and is still safe to drive until you can get the part replaced. This way you are being safe.
Hi there. Unfortunately, without inspecting your Ford Focus to determine what's causing the vehicle to have difficulty it's not possible for us to give you a good recommendation. However, I can say that several 2010 - 2014 Ford Focus' have...
Hi there - you don't indicate your mileage, but low compression (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/drop-in-engine-compression) may be a normal result of a high mileage engine, or a problem due to abnormal wear. Oil breakdown can cause excessive piston ring wear. Extremely lean mixtures...
Hello There, The battery light indicates that you have either a weak battery or something potentially wrong with the charging system such as a bad alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement) or a faulty voltage regulator. As you may know, the alternator is responsible...
Drivers Drivers need to have good headlights on their vehicle that are reliable and that are bright enough to illuminate even the darkest of nights. Good headlights can make all of the difference in the world when it comes to...
If If you live in a cold climate, likely one of your biggest concerns when you are considering which used vehicle you should buy is how well it will perform in snowy, icy conditions. We have evaluated a number of...
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...