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When deciding to replace your spark plug wires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/when-should-spark-plug-wires-be-replaced), you should first check your owner's manual. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule (https://www.yourmechanic.com/scheduled-maintenance) that the vehicle manufacturer has published. Besides regular maintenance, another reason to change your plug wires is due...

There are lights that indicate the function of the Turn Signals located on the dashboard. The Turn Signal Light is displayed by two left and right arrows. To understand the Turn Signal Light. When the left or right turn signal...

We need to determine in what area of the car the oil leak is coming from. If it's in front of the motor it could be a front main seal or camshaft seal. If it's near the rear of the...

Hi. If your truck is blowing cold air for awhile then warm air, the A/C system is probably freezing up. This is caused by unwanted air and/or moisture in the system. Often, a simple evacuation and recharge of the system...

Hi. It sounds like your heater core has failed. Hot coolant flows through the heater core and the heat is moved into the passenger compartment by the blower motor. The heater core is located under the dash which is why...

Hello. Based on the symptoms you are reporting, your supposition is correct. The sending unit is typically a variable resistance element (i.e., a potentiometer) that can be tested by the Mechanic with an ohmmeter. These units can physically bind. The...

Hi there: If your engine is not overheating or showing any signs of cooling system problems, then there are two reasons why additional fluid will show up in the overflow reservoir. First, it's possible you might have too much coolant...

Hi There, This can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement), a clogged radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement) or a failing coolant fan switch. The coolant fan switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cooling-fan-relay-replacement) helps to maintain the proper...

Hi there - when the "VDC (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/what-does-the-vehicle-dynamic-control-vdc-warning-light-mean)" light is illuminated on your dashboard, that means that Vehicle Dynamic Control is "OFF". It should be "ON" normally, so that it automatically steps in to reduce power when wheel spin is detected...