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Cracked hoses are unsafe (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/can-cracked-hoses-be-repaired-or-do-they-need-to-be-replaced) for the proper operation of your vehicle and should be replaced at your earliest convenience. There is no way to repair a worn hose, nor would you want to. Hoses are designed to transfer engine...
A code scanner is used to access the onboard diagnostic system (OBD) of your vehicle. Not all code scanners are created equal; there are many different scanner types. The most inexpensive scanners on the market today hookup to the OBD...
There are many reasons as to why the car may no start, some of which may be related to various sensors. The most efficient way to approach something like this is often times to have the car's computer scanned (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection)...
Hi there. This may be a sign of a faulty transmission control solenoid or simply low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service). Modern automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates...
Hi there. From the description you have given, your vehicle's key not turning, is not a bound steering wheel lock. It could be, a worn key. Try another key, if available. Don't have a duplicate key made, from the key...
Hi. This could be a problem with the mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement), throttle position (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement), fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement), or idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement). The mass air flow sensor is a common cause of a problem like this it...
Hello There, You may want to try checking things like mass air flow sensor, fuel pressure, injector connections/pulses, etc. Often times, when these components are not working properly or causing a lean fuel condition, this may cause a misfire due...
Hi there. If the check engine light came on for the gas cap and then for the fuel pump, either there is an electrical issue around the fuel tank causing the fuel pump to have a intermittent issue, or the...
Hello it sounds like perhaps one or more plug wires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-often-do-spark-plug-wires-need-to-be-changed) were not re-attached in the correct order. This is especially easy to do on an engine like yours that still has plug wires routed all over the engine. The...
Your Your radiator is an essential part of your automobile. It does more than just hold the bulk of the car’s coolant, though. It’s actually responsible for removing excess heat from the coolant before it is sent back to the...
If If you’re seeing black stains beneath your vehicle when it’s parked, that oil slick could be caused by a leak in your oil cooler hose. The oil cooler acts as a radiator by cooling the engine oil after it...