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You should get the new coil spring with the coil spring insulators. I would recommend replacing the front shocks and sway bar links with bushings at the same time.
If you are losing that much oil, and there are no external leaks (leaks that are visible outside), your vehicle may be consuming the oil. Unfortunately this can be harder to diagnose than an external leak. The valve guides and...
Sometimes when a heater hose has a leak, coolant will find a way to seep into electrical sensors or ignition components that will impact the vehicle's ability to start. However, if the overheating issue was bad enough, it may have...
An engine not starting may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination of both. For...
Hello. Codes P0174 and P0453 are for the engine management and emissions systems. P0174 is the trouble code for a lean condition on engine bank 2. A lean condition occurs when the vehicle air fuel mixture is lacking in fuel,...
Hi there. You are correct in assuming that many turbo-powered F-150's have issues with intercoolers wearing out - especially when they are put under significant loads and hill climbing as you've described. To be honest, most automotive manufacturers never assume...
Hi Luis. Thanks for contacting us today. What you are describing sounds quite a bit like a loose or damaged vacuum line. However, it's quite possible that you've got an ignition system problem that is causing an engine misfire to...
Hi Christina. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Most of the time, a vibration like you are describing is caused by either a loose vacuum line or a worn out engine mount. With your vehicle being 2011, it's quite possible the...
One One of the original sport wagons, the Subaru Outback has enjoyed a high level of popularity over the years, and that doesn’t look like it’s going to change anytime soon. While other manufacturers are trying to create crossover SUVs...
When you compare a 4-door sedan versus a 4-door wagon, there are going to be some obvious differences. Even though the Outback looks car-like, the ride, the handling, and the mileage are going to make it more similar to an...
Vehicle Vehicle modifications (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/what-tips-should-i-follow-about-accessories-and-modifications) can take many forms, from simple modifications such as light window tinting (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-tint-a-car-window-by-jason-unrau) to under-vehicle LED lighting (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-install-undercar-led-lighting-by-mia-bevacqua) to the more complex frame and suspension modifications. Laws and regulations for vehicle modifications have been set in...