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These systems can be tricky. Also on European vehicles they sometimes have more lights than Americans are used to. It is possible that there is a bad connection that is causing this light to come on. However it is also...
If you have to hold the gas open to start then you may have a throttle body (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-body-replacement) and idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) that has carbon deposits that need to be cleaned. The intake valves may also have carbon...
It's difficult to say without knowing what the exact code is, but if you are dealing with an OBD II code, which is the universal system that started up in '96, It can be reset by any of the inexpensive...
Generally with a manual transmission, if you are able to select all gears but the vehicle does not move when releasing the clutch pedal, in all likelihood the clutch is worn (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/clutch-is-not-working-inspection) to the point of requiring replacement. Sometimes you...
The simple answer is no, unfortunately. They are different units with different mounting points and connection locations. Also, they are of different ratios - how many turns the rack & pinion is able to make. When replacing the rack &...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The increase in engine noise is very likely due to an exhaust leak. As with my own personal S10 at this age, the exhaust manifold gaskets are the first to go. You may also...
Hi there. That's very difficult to answer. The cost of a vehicle is not as important as the mechanical condition of the vehicle. If all systems are properly lubricated, the coolant system works correctly, all belts and hoses are tight...
Hi Kristin. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Since the Reduced Power light can trigger for a number of different reasons, tracking down the exact cause is extremely important, if the vehicle is not properly diagnosed and repaired, the Reduced Power...
I show the labor to replace oil pan to be 2.7 hours labor. If you supplied all the fluids and parts then you should only have the labor charge. If they supplied any parts and fluids then it would be...
America’s America’s best-selling passenger car for over a decade, the Toyota Camry is highly reliable, comfortable, and gets great gas mileage. It’s now available in a four- or six-cylinder engine, as well as a hybrid option, and it continues to...
When When it comes to supercars, Lexus probably isn’t the first name that comes to mind. The 2012 Lexus LFA was the automaker’s attempt to change that. It’s a compact coupe that seats two and offers blistering acceleration. However, the...
The The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI is a great choice for any car enthusiast who needs a practical but fun car for everyday driving. The Jetta TDI (which stands for turbocharged direct injection) has a whole host of features to...