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Hi there. A slightly open car door will leave your dome light on causing your battery to drain. If your battery drains completely it will need to be charged by a battery charger. A jump will only work if your...
Brake issues are extremely delicate and very hard to diagnose without an onsite brake inspection. However, the problem you're describing is common when an issue with the master cylinder exists and air finds a way into your brake lines. When...
There are some advantages and disadvantages to this. The advantage to this is obviously more oil flow and circulation. The disadvantage could mean oil pressure fluctuations as the size of the oil filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter) is determined by the volume of...
Hi, thanks for your question. You should check the MAP sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-manifold-absolute-pressure-sensor-map-sensor) first to see if it is reading the correct altitude for your location. Sometimes the sensor will read that you are at 10000 feet when you are at...
This kind of reaction is often a sign of low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's...
Slow acceleration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-slow-to-accelerate-inspection) has a variety of causes. Fuel injectors can become clogged over time as the tiny passages become clogged. When an injector is clogged it can degrade the performance of the vehicle and the car may accelerate slowly...
Hi There, Steam coming from the exhaust may or may not be a sign of a blown head gasket depending on how severe it is. A blown head gasket may cause a number of different symptoms. A head gasket that...
This may be related to a faulty blower motor or blower motor relay. Occasionally, the blower motor itself will wear out or become faulty working intermittently as the brush contacts inside the motor wear out. The blower motor relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/blower-motor-relay-replacement)...
You probably have stability control on your car. It goes by many names "esp, esc, dsc" etc depending on the manufacturer but it works pretty much the same. When the various sensors that detect wheel speed and side forces indicate...
If If you’re looking for an SUV that offers plenty of cargo space, the ability to tow more than 7,000 pounds and that has luxury and fun to drive appeal, the 2012 Porsche Cayenne is your answer. Key Features All...
When When looking for a truck, the 2012 Nissan Frontier could be the vehicle you’ve been hunting for. It has a great look, a strong engine, and it is reliable. The vehicle has been making gains on other trucks in...
Powerful, Powerful, aggressive and streamlined, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is a precision-crafted supercar. It was offered originally as a coupe, but this year saw the addition of a roadster body style. Key Features From the 7-speed dual clutch to...