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When your car is turned off, the steering wheel can lock into place. When the steering wheel is locked, the ignition will be locked as well, and you will not be able to turn the ignition past Lock. When this...
Having one of your tires begin to make noise can never lead to a good feeling. In situations involving tires, there can be a few reasons why you would notice a strange vibration and noise near the it. The wheel...
Unless you're in extremely cold weather (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-start-a-car-in-cold-weather), warming up engines is usually not required, and hasn't been for decades. Driving away right after start-up and driving easy for the first few minutes is all that's needed (except for cold winter...
The service engine soon message is not normal even if it has been on. One fault code can trigger the light and more codes can pop up while the light is on. If you smell a burning smell (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/smell-in-the-car-inspection) after...
Hello - if this condition came on slowly - period of weeks or months - I would be checking for low compression and/or a clogged catalytic converter (especially if this is the original converter). Low airflow under a load may...
You either have an issue with the immobilizer system or a problem with the battery. If the battery is low then there will not be enough voltage available in the car to deactivate the immobilizer system and start the vehicle....
The best way to determine the cause of a check engine light is a check engine light inspection. This will include checking the vehicle for trouble codes with an OBD2 scanner. Once this has been done, the code that the...
Hello. Yes, you can use this on the back side of the brake pads and on any other contact point in the brake pad bracket. This will assist in reducing noise.
Let’s Let’s face it: fuel prices continually bob up and down, but gas is never cheap. There are many factors that can affect how much fuel your vehicle uses, which directly affects your pocketbook. With the advent of warmer weather,...
The The cold air intake’s purpose is to help bring cool air into the vehicle’s engine. It does not come standard on modern vehicles. Instead, it is an aftermarket part that can be added once you purchase the car. If...
The The differential is located either in the front or rear of your vehicle, depending on what make and model you drive and whether it is or front- or rear-wheel drive. When you turn your vehicle, the wheels need to...