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Shock absorber (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/3-essential-things-to-know-about-your-car-s-shock-absorbers)/strut life depends on how and where the vehicle is driven. Original equipment shock absorbers/struts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-a-strut) are carefully matched to the vehicle springs and bushings to provide the best ride comfort and control. As the ball joints, control...
Worn master cylinder seals can cause brake fluid to leak into the brake booster, damaging it. I'm guessing this is what happened to your truck. Replacing both the master cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-master-cylinder-replacement) and brake booster (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-brake-booster-replacement) is the only way to...
Hello. I usually start by checking the computer for codes. I also use the scan tool to see what the sensor are reading. Most of the time this is caused by an airflow sensor that is not reading right or...
You are correct in that the car fax may not necessarily always indicate every service performed as not all shops report the services they perform. Unfortunately, there is no definitive way to tell for sure whether or not the timing...
Hello. The manufacturer limits the top speed of the vehicle as a safety. The only way to be able to increase this is to reprogram the computer. This would have to be done with a custom program. There are some...
The fuel pump on this vehicle has a relay in the engine compartment main fuse box labeled EFI fuse. The fuel pump is controlled by an fuel module in the left rear of trunk and this is powered by this...
Although the check engine light, or warning light such as "engine malfunction", only came on intermittently, and is now off, your car's PCM would still store the diagnostic trouble codes that caused the light to illuminate. Those codes can be...
Hi there. When an engine burns fuel mixed with oxygen in the combustion chamber, carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons, and oxides of nitrogen NOx. NOx is a generic term for the nitrogen oxides that are most relevant for air pollution, namely...
When When power, performance and luxury are at the top of your list, the 2012 BMW 7-Series is sure to be a perfect fit. From the stylish design to two length options for enhanced comfort, three available engines and two...
The The 2012 BMW X5 is an SUV that offers both utility and ease of driving. The steering is responsive with a good amount of horsepower. If you are looking for a sportier SUV that offers versatility, the BMW X5...
Cute Cute pretty much sums up the 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV. It’s a super compact electric car capable of driving for quite some distance on battery power alone. However, the lack of a gasoline engine means that you might not want...