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The whining noise you hear is coming from the power steering module, which is an electric motor that provides the assist, rather than a pump and a bunch of hoses. While this system has many advantages, noise seems to be...
I'm not sure if the wind noise can be eliminated due to the shape of your 2005 GMC Envoy, but you may be able to reduce it to a more tolerable level. If you have a roof rack, I've heard...
Hello. There are a variety of reasons for why the car may not start. This may very well be a loose wire or bad grounding to the battery or potentially even a bad starter relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-relay-replacement) (this is usually noticed...
Hey there. You will need mostly basic hand tools - a ratchet, sockets, wrenches, pliers, screw drivers. The only problem you might run into is bleeding the cooling system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cooling-system-flush) of air after performing the replacement. Since this radiator does...
Hi there. I understand your concern and have experienced this feeling myself once my vehicle had some mileage. How often is the maintenance performed? When was the last time the air filter, spark plugs, oil, trans, etc. changed? Has the...
This may be many different possibilities, however this sounds a bit like a faulty or dirty idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into...
Hi there. It sounds like the shifter interlock solenoid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/shifter-interlock-solenoid-replacement) has failed in the shifter housing. Remove the shifter housing from the vehicle and test the solenoid for resistance. If there is high resistance or no resistance, then the solenoid...
Hi there. The noise (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/noise-from-engine-or-exhaust-inspection) you are hearing is the lifters in the engine are not pressurizing up or stuck in the down position. Check the oil level on the engine and see if the level is low. If the...
Faulty ignition coils can certainly reduce engine power. Ignition coils provide electricity (anywhere from 25 to 50,000 volts) to the spark plugs. That spark ignites the fuel mixture, which forces the pistons down and creating horsepower. With two faulty coils,...
The The 2012 Audi R8 is a two-door sports car with plenty of power and performance to offer. It manages to combine an aggressive stance and plenty of get-up-and-go with the comfort and interior refinement you’d expect from a German...
Buick Buick has entered the hybrid market in a big way with the 2012 Buick LaCrosse eAssist model. It has all of the same great looks and features that you would expect from a luxury sedan from Buick. However, the...
It It can be a real hassle to clean the inside of a car (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-clean-the-interior-of-a-car) when the mess is extensive. Spilling things like paint, milk, or gasoline means a difficult clean-up and probably a lingering smell. Obviously, this is not...