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It sounds like you may have a vacuum leak on your car. Check all vacuum lines and make sure they are in good condition and connected. If you don't see a leak you can spray some carburetor cleaner on the...
The problem is in the traction control (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-does-traction-control-work) system, which detected a fault and turned on the VSC and check engine light. You will need to have the system tested to see what codes were stored and then have them...
Change the differential oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-a-differential-gear-oil-last) every 60,000 miles or so. It's not something to worry about but I'd do it around that mileage just to make sure you aren't getting any extra wear. If the oil gets dirty enough, corrosion...
Your Dakota should have both a mechanical fan with a clutch, and an electric fan. The mechanical fan is the main cooling fan, and the electric fan is designed to come on to supplement the mechanical fan, only if it's...
Hello there, chances are there is a bit more going on than just blowing a fuse (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-replacement). When a fuse blows there a few possible causes such as a failing radio, short in the wiring, or too much load on...
Hello. Stalling can be caused by a wide variety of issues. If it was previously known that there was an issue with the main fuel pump relay then I would start there. Any issues with the fuel pump relay can...
All fuses and relays in the vehicle will be located in the fuse box or power distribution box. The fuse box is usually located inside the vehicle or sometimes in the trunk. The most common spot for this relay to...
Hi there - yes, this is a very large engine, in a moderately-sized place, with lots of heat transfer issues! As you suggest, heat shields, or wrapping the exhaust manifold (headers?) with "heat wrap" to keep the heat inside the...
Without knowing the exact setup done with the new carburetors I would suspect there is a carburetor setup issue and may need adjustments to the idle jets sizes since it may be running too lean or too rich at idle....
Driving Driving lights and fog lights do not really need a great deal of explanation until you start digging into the different options that are available for your car. They light up the front of your car when you’re driving,...
Making Making sure that all of the systems on a car stay in good shape is not an easy job. There are a number of systems on a car that are built to ensure that you stay safe while on...
Headlights (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-a-vehicle-s-headlights-work) are not only an important safety component on your vehicle, but also a feature that you are legally obligated to use....