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Hello, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an important system. It has helped reduce blowouts due to low tire pressure. The battery life of a tire pressure sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/book/?mktg_jid=226) is estimated to be five years. The battery life is...

The first step is to check the fluid level and condition. If the transmission is full, and the fluid is not brown or black, we can proceed. The next step would be to try and eliminate an electrical issue that...

There is a high likely hood that the camshaft position actuator for bank 2 is bad. This actuator controls oil flow to a camshaft phaser which controls the engine timing. If there is a malfunction with the timing of the...

If the alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement) has failed, the vehicle will run until the battery dies (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-is-dead-inspection) as the alternator is responsible for maintaining the charge on the alternator. The battery light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-light-is-on-inspection) illuminating on the dashboard is usually the tell tale...

Hey there. The three different Check Engine codes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) you mentioned (P0420 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0420-obd-ii-trouble-code-catalyst-system-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-1-by-jamahl-walker), P0133 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0133-obd-ii-trouble-code-o2-sensor-circuit-slow-response-bank-1-sensor-1-by-blake-griffin), and P0171 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0171-obd-ii-trouble-code-system-too-lean-bank-1-by-andrew-quinn)) would need to be diagnosed first to see why they are stored in computer memory. You will need the mechanic clear the...

Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to offer my insight. You engine may have carbon build up on the valves and clogged injectors. I recommend having the combustion chambers and injectors cleaned. Once this is done then I...

Hello. You only need to change the parts that are actually loose. If the ball joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement) is loose then it needs to be replaced. If the lower control arm has worn out or missing bushings then those should be...

It is never safe to drive with the muffler removed and the exhaust not exiting the vehicle out the back. You should not wait too long before getting it repaired. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas....

Hi there. Sounds like the vacuum check valve on the brake booster is stuck. I recommend replacing the vacuum check valve and the brakes will work normally. If you need further assistance with your brakes sticking (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/vacuum-brake-booster-check-valve-replacement), then seek out...