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Hi, If you have had a brake master cylinder or brake booster installed recently the problem may be due to the installer not adjusting the push rod on the brake booster. The push rod may be pushing on the master...
You can use the buttons on your steering wheel to toggle between songs when listening to a CD or MP3 disc. Press the up arrow on the steering wheel to go to the next track, or the down arrow to...
You may have a bad temperature blend door actuator for the left side vents. You should also have the complete system checked (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-is-not-working-inspection) to make sure you are not low on refrigerant (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/top-off-coolant) since the left side will be warmer...
Hi, thanks for writing in. Given the sporadic nature of the symptoms, and a known head gasket issue, it is likely the engine is misfiring (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-can-problems-with-the-ignition-system-cause-misfiring_2) due to the head gasket issues is causing rough running. If the symptoms are...
Hi there: In regards to the drive belt and tensione replacement causing internal engine damage; that's not probable. In most cases, the replacement of the harmonic balancer is due to misalignment of the component or damage to the housing that...
Hi there. What seems to have happened is the shifter rail fork or the synchronizer in the transmission is damaged. If the shifter rail fork or the synchronizer is damaged, then a gear will not be achieved. To determine if...
Hi there - there are a couple of possibilities for this "hard steering" (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/could-the-power-steering-pressure-sensor-cause-my-steering-wheel-to-be-hard-or-hard-to-steer-by-davon) behavior. It is possible that there is still air in the system, although having driven it some, with many left/right turns, that should be a non-issue....
If the timing chain broke, there would be no (or little) compression and upon re-starting it might not seem as though the starter is engaging because the mechanical resistance to turning is so low. Of course it is also possible...
The problem you describe of low or no pedal after replacing the master cylinder is an indication of air is still in the system. You may have antilock brakes that needs to be bled out using a scanner that can...
If If you’re on a budget and need to purchase a car it can feel as though it’s slim pickings. Thankfully, there are plenty of great options available even to those on a tight budget. Let’s take a look. The...
Here’s Here’s a cruel, hard fact – car manufacturers no longer target seniors. Instead, they devote their time and energy to appealing to the 18-45 demographic. Still, some features make certain cars more suitable for older drivers. We have evaluated...
Not Not everyone relies on their car on a daily basis. Maybe you aren’t the type that deals with a daily commute, and running from here to there constantly. If that’s the case, you may be looking for a car...