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In most cases, sensors for your automobile will need to be replaced if they fail, but depending on the type of sensor and its location or function, some can be cleaned and reused (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/can-sensors-be-cleaned-or-do-they-need-to-be-replaced). Sensors can come in many types...
I'm sorry, but the best translation to English I was able to get was that you want us to describe the errors that you listed for your 2006 Volvo XC90. There may have been some loss in translation, but the...
Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. If the Check Engine Light says that your vehicle has a misfire, then you will need to check the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement) and wires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-cable-spark-plug-wires-replacement). I suggest replacing the spark plugs if they have...
Hello. A knock can be caused by a number of things. It can be as serious as an internal engine failure or it may be a misfire or a failure in the timing belt. When a knock occurs I always...
Hello there. Many faults will cause your 1998 Ford Explorer not to start. You have done well in replacing the battery: this is the number one cause of vehicles not starting. The starter and coil are also common causes, but...
Hi there - based on the symptoms you describe, I believe your left front wheel bearing is shot. I would recommend having the wheel bearing/hub assembly replaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement) by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will...
Your vehicle has sub menus for oil, brakes, emissions, and other categories of maintenance. If you are referring to the oil maintenance reminder symbol, that reminder is based on elapsed time as well as vehicle operating conditions. So, even though...
Hi there. Tune-up is an outdated phrase that has no true meaning for today's vehicles. Today's vehicles have maintenance schedules that list what needs to be performed at time and mileage intervals. There are many resources available online that may...
Most vehicles require at least 13 volts to operate properly. Ideal voltage is 13.8 - 14.4 volts. 14.5 volts is completely acceptable and should cause no issues.
The The 2012 Lexus ES is a luxury sedan that successfully competes with the Audi A6 and Acura TL. This front-wheel drive sedan has driving comfort while providing a spacious interior whether you are carrying kids or cargo. It offers...
While technically these two vehicles fall into the “small wagon” classification, they look like nothing more than boxes on wheels. Some people are really into this design, while others are completely opposed to it. If you’re in the former camp,...
Buying Buying a used car is rarely a simple process, but if you don’t have kids, you have many more options than those who have to account for additional passengers. There are plenty of choices out there, depending on your...