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The leveling system on your vehicle works much like filling balloons. When the sensors detect the car is too low, they turn on a pump that fills the bags with air to bring the car to the proper height. If...
Hello. If you are having hard starting in the morning the first thing I would check is the glow plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-glow-plugs-timer). The glow plugs are meant to warm up the engine so that it can start properly, if they are...
The brakes need the engine to run to supply vacuum to the brake booster. This is why brakes are hard. The engine cut off can be from several reasons including a broken timing belt, bad fuel pump and loss of...
Your vehicle likely lost steering and braking because your engine shut down. You lose all power steering and braking when your engine loses power. As for the warning lights in the dash, I would recommend scanning your vehicles computer with...
The brand, type, quality, and manufacturer coverage of the scanner you bought will dictate how they read the codes. Unfortunately, not all scan tools are created equal (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/the-best-tool-to-scan-for-extra-diagnostic-capabilities-by-timothy-charlet). When it comes to hybrid vehicles, you may want to make sure...
The codes you're getting are transmission error codes, The CAN EGS refers to a lack of communication between the electronic transmission controller and the other modules in the car. CAN is Control Area Network, the line of communication between all...
Diagnosing smoking issues on a Turbo Diesel is really difficult to do remotely. However, if it's white smoke that is coming out upon early start up, it's commonly due to an over rich situation with a turbo, or in worse...
It is a given that when you take your car to a mechanic for a noise, it will stop making the noise right when he gets in the car. It can sometimes be a challenge to get a car to...
If the oil pressure light is on, it is best not to run the engine. If the warning light really reflects low pressure, then there is inadequate oil to the engine bearings and other parts. A quick test using a...
When When only the most exacting performance will do, but you want an SUV that delivers third row seating and is comfortable enough for family trips, the 2012 Audi Q7 should be on your list. Key Features While it is...
In In the world of subcompact sedans, the Nissan Versa is a serious contender. Not only does it come with a low price tag, but it also includes a lot more features than you’d expect for a subcompact, especially one...
The The Maxima is one of the most popular vehicles from Nissan, and they’ve been hitting it out of the park in recent years. The 2012 Nissan Maxima is a fantastic, practical vehicle that offers some excellent performance for a...