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I would enlist the help of a diesel technician to inspect your engine (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-slow-to-accelerate-inspection) for any faults as well as the turbo. Any hoses that may have come disconnected or if any sensors have gone bad this can affect your...
Hi there. If your car is not turning over, despite a new battery and a jump, then it is probably not a battery problem. It may be possible that there may be a problem with the vehicle's starter, or starting...
You may be hearing a solenoid for the vapor purge control system. This would be normal if it is a ticking noise that sounds like a clock ticking only when you give it a little gas and goes away when...
Hello. The shift interlock system keeps your car in park until you turn the key and step on the brake. It will not release the shifter until these two things occur. The first thing you need to do is check...
Hi there. Assuming the noise is a high-pitched squeal when the A/C is turned on (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/loud-squealing-or-rattling-is-coming-from-engine-inspection), it may be that the new belt has stretched and needs to be readjusted. The A/C compressor may also be failing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-compressor-replacement), causing the...
Vibration felt through the floorboard can be due to tire imbalance, tire defects, or excessive radial force variation, on rear axle mounted tires. Contributing factors in the circumstance you are describing could be worn struts in the suspension. If there...
Hello - according to Chrysler (Owners Manual - Pg. 597, if you have the 2.4 liter 4 cylinder, the correct oil is 0W20 weight. If you have the 3.6 liter V6, the correct weight is 5W20. Pennzoil (R) or Shell...
Hi there. A small block is a small block - regardless of the cubic inch displacement. The size of the engine block is what matters for having it fit on the stock motor mounts, meaning that a 327 (which is...
Stalling when the vehicle is put in gear simply occurs if the engine cannot accommodate the load. Among the potential causes of that are faults in engine controls. A mechanic can test the throttle position sensor and idle control valve...
Toyota Toyota definitely isn’t sitting on its laurels where hybrid cars are concerned. To compete with other electric cars like the Chevrolet Volt and the Ford Focus Electric, the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In gives car buyers a higher-mileage vehicle with...
The The 2012 Mercedes Benz S350 BlueTec brings diesel to the S-Class line in an extravagant way. With exceptional luxury, comfort and performance, you’ll have to schedule a test drive just to experience it for yourself. Once you do, you...
The The best car for a vet to own largely depends on the type of practice he or she has. Large animal vets are probably going to want something that delivers a fair bit of power, and possibly even towing...