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Because passengers and drivers have different heights, there’s no one size fits all solution when it comes to the position of the shoulder belt in your Altima. Nissan designed your car with an adjustable shoulder belt system. This is what...

When it relates to the air conditioning system, the dealership does not have an advantage when it comes to hybrid air conditioning systems. These air conditioning systems require special evacuation machines that are different from that of a normal air...

Hello. If the tires that are currently on the car are defective, this type of vibration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-causes-a-car-to-shake) may occur. It may be necessary to replace them. Other possible causes for the vibration may be a faulty tie rod, rack and...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2000 Ford Mustang. It sounds like you have a brake shoe (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-system-inspection) that has come apart and is dragging on the brake drum. Have the rear and front brakes checked (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-system-inspection) to...

Hello and thanks for your question. When you shift from 2WD to 4WD the vacuum solenoid is to help switch the transfer case from 2WD to 4WD a slow to no speed. If you changed the vacuum solenoid and nothing...

There may be 2 issues to deal with here. The inability of the engine to reach "normal operating temperature" (always the center of the gauge), indicates either a weak or failed thermostat, or a failed coolant temperature sending unit/coolant temp...

I think you have it backwards. The pads and rotors do not cause bad calipers, but a sticking or binding caliper (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-caliper-replacement) can cause the pads to wear excessively and cause the pads to dig into the rotors. The calipers...

Prior to performing diagnostics be sure that you have a fully, 100% charged battery that passes a load test (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-is-dead-inspection). Then, confirm that the engine immobilizer system (security system) is not activated thus preventing the car from starting. If the...

Hi Gina. If you just had an accident, the first thing you should do is contact your insurance company and file a claim for the accident. They need to officially file this before the vehicle is inspected for damage and...