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Hi there. When you get this combination of warning lights and symptoms it is typically the result of a battery that has failed. If the battery voltage gets low enough then the check engine light and the brake light can...
You may have a bad alternator, but I get a lot of customers who think that the alternator is bad, when the problem is actually with the battery or its terminals. I recommend that you have a mechanic, like the...
If the door will not close all the way no matter how hard you shut the door, the door latch may be damaged. To replace the door latch would involve the removal of the door panel, the noise canceling material,...
The A/C compressor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-compressor-replacement) or the compressor pulley bearing may be the cause of the noise you're hearing. You should also check the idler (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idler-pulley-replacement) and tension pulleys while you're at it. If you'd like some help with pinpointing the...
If your engine is revving but the vehicle is not maintaining speed on hills, then the transmission may be slipping (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/gears-slipping-when-accelerating-inspection) due to internal clutches. Have the fluid checked (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) by an expert to see if it is burned or...
Hi there. Check the wiring to the carburetor and see if the choke is coming on or staying off. The computer controlled carburetors are designed to meter the choke and fuel jets. If the wiring to the carburetor has power...
For the 2007 model year, GM replaced the problematic 3.5L engine with the 3.7L. This engine is pretty decent. The transmission is a 4-L60E, which is well known for having all kinds of issues. The GM 10-bolt rear end is...
If you don't feel confident, I recommend you just hand the job over to a professional. Even to the point of not trying to jump the car yourself. I can't tell you how many times I've fielded questions from people...
When you compare a 4-door sedan versus a 4-door wagon, there are going to be some obvious differences. Even though the Outback looks car-like, the ride, the handling, and the mileage are going to make it more similar to an...
Plumbers Plumbers need to carry around all manner of tools and supplies. If you’re plumbing a large building, or even a decent sized home, you’re going to need a vehicle that has quite a bit of cargo capacity. A car...