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The belt tension pulley may have lost a bolt that holds it in place may of fell out or left loose. You say you put on the new belt but still have issues with charge light and power steering. You...
https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-start-a-car-in-cold-weather This is an article that talks about starting a car while it is cold. It is very informative and I believe it is relevant to your situation. You also may have an issue with your fuel. If it was...
The valve cover gasket will be the highest point of the engine that could be leaking oil. Any oil leak from the valve cover will leak down over the rest of the engine. Without visually seeing the valve cover to...
Hi there: Once your engines starts, the job of the battery is complete and falls on the alternator to power all vehicle accessories and electrical systems. The issue may be with the alternator or some of the electrical relays that...
Hi there. With the limited information that is given about your vehicle, check the engine to see if the air filter is plugged. A plugged air filter will make the engine starve for fuel and air and will cause the...
Hi There, As you may know the oxygen sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement) which are part of your emissions system read exhaust gases to determine whether or not the appropriate amount of oxygen is present in the exhaust. Based upon this reading, this...
If your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock braking, you have to either bleed the ABS pump and valving (per Factory Service Manual instructions) or use a bi-directional scan tool to remotely actuate the ABS system during brake bleeding. Otherwise, in...
Hello - no, a bad water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/my-water-pump-leaks-and-shoots-out-water-by-sasha-p) will not pump water into your exhaust - at least not directly. A bad water pump can easily cause overheating, which unfortunately can cause a blown head gasket, or cracked cylinder head...
Hi There, A number of things may cause the vehicle not to start, but still provide power to the lights and accessories. It sounds like what you are describing may be related to a faulty starter relay. The starter relay...
The The 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d offer contour seats and smooth acceleration. The suspension offers a smooth ride to the driver and passengers in the vehicle, even for long road trips. It can handle tight curves without any problem while...
The The Maxima is one of the most popular vehicles from Nissan, and they’ve been hitting it out of the park in recent years. The 2012 Nissan Maxima is a fantastic, practical vehicle that offers some excellent performance for a...
Mid-size crossover SUVs are an excellent option when you need to take several friends along with you, or bring your kids along and yet still need to keep a tight leash on your purchase cost as well as your ongoing...