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Hello, your car need three things to start: power, spark, and fuel. I would first have the battery tested https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-is-dead-inspectionand the battery cables cleaned to make sure that there is power getting to the ignition. A technician from YourMechanic can...
Hello. The short answer is no. Tie rods (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/tie-rod-end-replacement) are part of your steering system. They are integral to your cars ability to drive straight and turn. I guess in some sense they contribute to the stability of your car,...
Premium fuel should only be used if the manufacturer recommends it. You will see it printed on the fuel gauge if you are required to use it. All fuels sold in the USA have cleaners in the fuel now. Some...
Based on the symptoms you described it seems as if your fan clutch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fan-clutch-replacement) or water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/water-pump-replacement) may be having an issue. I would recommend having your cooling system pressure tested by a qualified professional to determine the exact...
Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. It takes the dealer about 1 hour and 25 minutes to replace the oil pan gasket. However, it all depends on what type of experience the person has in removing the pan and gasket...
The problem may be the replacement starter itself or the transmission flex plate the starter drives to start the engine. If there was damage to the gear on the old starter, some of that damage may have transferred to the...
Hello - I believe you have a problem with either your ignition switch (worn contacts) (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-ignition-lock-cylinder) or the starter relay. Both of these components are capable of causing the electrical, "no start" issues you describe. I recommend a "no start"...
Hello - awesome little car indeed! Despite the usual caveat of high-performance cars for (relatively) new drivers, a small sedan like this is a great choice. The usual cautions about taking care of turbocharged engines apply here - always use...
Hello. This is a problem within the vehicles control module. The main body control module that controls the lighting either has an internal hardware failure or an issue with the programming. I usually try reprogramming the system first and if...
Fuel Fuel is pumped from the gas tank up into the engine, and these handy little devices come in any number of shapes, sizes, and applications imaginable. Each of the three different key types of fuel pumps has a specific...