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Hello. A lot goes on under the hood and many of the components can reach high temperatures. Any fluid leaks coming into contact with these hot components can burn the fluids and cause an odor. An example would be a...
The P0128 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0033-obd-ii-trouble-code-turbo-charger-or-supercharger-bypass-valve-control-circuit-by-john-nelson) is most likely caused by one of the following three issues: a faulty thermostat, a faulty engine coolant temperature sensor, or a processing error in the ECM. The coolant temperature needs to measured using a temperature...
Its possible that a bad gasket could be allowing the coolant to cause your misfire. There are many places that coolant can leak and many causes for a misfire like yours. The symptoms you describe may not be related to...
It sounds like a bent wheel or a bad tire. Have you hit anything in the road or otherwise? Inspect the tire (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/uneven-tire-wear-inspection) to see if there are any irregularities. Sometimes the chords break in a tire causing a portion...
The suspension should be inspected at every regular service. You should only replace the struts and shocks if it's necessary. There is no set scheduled interval to replace them. They usually last 6 to 10 years in your case they...
Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1989 Buick Reatta. Your gas mileage will vary depending on what kind of driving you're doing. It's possible the first week you did mostly highway driving, while the second week you stayed...
Hi, thanks for writing in. If you have replaced both of the O2 sensors on bank 2, and reset the fail codes, it may still take a certain number of start/run cycles before the ECM (engine computer) decides it's okay...
Hello. Most of the time this is a problem with the TIPM> You would need a scan tool to see if there are any codes in the TIPM or to see if it is commanding the defroster to come on....
Your car is obviously loosing coolant. It could be a leak in a hose or water pump or something like that, or it could be going into the engine through a head gasket. either way you need to get it...
The The 2012 Infiniti G37 is a sporty vehicle that looks as great as it performs. It’s a head turning vehicle that could be the perfect entry point to the luxury market for many people. Key Features The driver’s seat...
At At some point, most of us have to choose between the cars we wanted when were kids and the ones we need for our commute to the office or to pick up our own children. With the 2012 Volkswagen...
When in the market to buy a new or used car (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-a-car), the vast array of brands and models from which to choose can make the process confusing. Of course, there may be a style or some particular features that...