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Several factors can cause a fast or slow engine idle. Running the air conditioning or defroster will speed up the idle speed of the engine. Components that impact the engine idle speed include the idle air control motor valve, air...
A few different things can cause the vehicle to have camshaft sensor codes. The most common would be the failure with the camshaft sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-camshaft-position-sensor), timing chain damage (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-timing-chain), improper timing, or a wiring issue. The Check Engine Light should...
Your vehicle should be serviced on a regular basis (https://www.yourmechanic.com/scheduled-maintenance/nissan-xterra/) and different services are done at different mileages. If you are not sure of what service to do or what is needed, then I suggest you have the vehicle oil...
Unfortunately, without seeing the bottom of the vehicle, it is impossible to definitively say what part you have damaged. The gas engine is located in the area you are describing. If you did major damage to the gas engine, you...
Sounds like multiple problems here. I would first correct the "no heater" scenario. This is likely the heater control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heater-control-valve-replacement) not allowing what is clearly hot water into the heater core. The reason for correcting this first is that...
Hello. I think your decision will come down to your personal tastes. The G37 is the newer model, has a bigger engine, more power and is a little more advanced than the G35. At 100k there are a few things...
Hi there - I would check for problem codes, whether the Check Engine light is illuminated or not. It would seem that something else is not quite right with your engine (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/my-car-is-not-starting-what-might-be-the-problem-by-aditya-d). If your engine is cranking (i.e. actually spinning...
Hi there. Your issue might be caused by a faulty O2 sensor. You might want to read this article about the P0174 OBD-II trouble code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0174-obd-ii-trouble-code-system-too-lean-bank-2-by-blake-griffin) as it will show you possible causes, symptoms and solutions to resolve the problems....
I would suggest replacing the axle beam. As you may know, rust acts a bit like a cancerous contaminant to metal and is very difficult to remove entirely once it sets in. As the Iron oxide forms when the iron...
If If you’re looking for a vehicle that delivers top-of-the-line features, comfort, performance and safety, all while showing off the prestige of the driver, the 2012 Mercedes Benz S-Class is your choice. Key Features With Active Body Control and a...
The The 2012 Volkswagen Golf offers comfort and an elegant design for a variety of transportation needs. The Golf is a solid vehicle, good size, and great value, especially when it comes to comparing prices of similar vehicles. Key Features...
Sport utility vehicles are fun in the sun, sand, dirt, mud, and even in the carpool line at school. Whether you’re hauling around your family or your family of pets, these SUVs are sure to make even a drive around...