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Your car may be equipped with a luggage cover (it’s optional equipment). If it is, then you have an important tool for protecting items in the back from exposure to heat, light and even prying eyes. Here’s how to use...
The first thing you should do is check your tires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-if-your-tires-are-in-good-condition) for balance. It can be that the tires are just out of balance. That's a very common thing. You'd want to pray that the tires are out of balance...
Hey there. This may not immediately affect your car's engine. However, it will continue to cause intermittent misfires and will gradually get worse. This may also have an impact on other parts as well since the missing cylinder will still...
Hi there. If when you remove the TPS (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) (throttle position sensor) and the engine runs better, then there could be an issue with the MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor. Check the MAP sensor and see if the harness is...
If your car is producing a jerking reaction as you press the gas pedal when accelerating, you may have a dirty of faulty mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor is a unit in the intake system that...
The hoses are collapsing due to the radiator cap and passage to the overflow is clogged. The cap needs to be replaced and the passages to overflow cleared. If the thermostat is not opening then replace it also. Make sure...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The anti-theft system is absolutely supposed to be on when the vehicle is off and locked. The vehicle assumes you are away from it, and at this point it needs to be protected. Your...
If the check engine light is on (aka, "service engine soon"), that means that there is a malfunction in the engine, typically involving the engine controls such as ignition, fuel, air induction, emissions and so forth. There are thousands of...
Yes, your vehicle has a MAP sensor but the code P2172 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p2172-obd-ii-trouble-code-throttle-actuator-control-system-sudden-high-airflow-detected-by-spencer-clayton) can set due to quite a few issues other than the MAP sensor such as a stuck-open throttle plate, a failed throttle body, a vacuum leak, and/or an...
There’s There’s a very simple answer to the question of whether or not exhaust fumes can ever get into a car’s interior – yes they can. This happens more often than you might think, and it’s never a good thing....
With With an eye-catching restyled exterior that still boasts the basic signature grille shape, the 2012 6-Series is packed with modern features while maintaining its classic image and top-of-the-line performance. Key Features 4-way adjustable suspension BMW apps – interface with...
When When you install a quality sound system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/4-essential-things-to-know-about-your-car-s-stereo-and-speakers), you want to enjoy your music without road noise, not disturbing those outside of the car. Sound deadening allows you to eliminate much of the vibration which comes with higher levels...