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Checking the coolant level in your vehicle is an important part of maintenance. It also can be done in just a few steps. Make sure your vehicle has been turned off long enough that it is no longer hot. Pop...
Adjusting the sound in your car is actually really easy. It allows you to change the amount of bass or treble, the balance on the speakers and more. Here’s what you need to do: Turn the system on (key on...
The gauges in the center of your dash provide you with some pretty important information. The tachometer is designed to show you how fast your engine is turning, which is measured in revolutions per minute, or RPM. Note that this...
The throttle body is the part that allows and controls the entry of air into the engine. Throttle bodies have a butterfly valve inside them that opens when the gas pedal is pressed and closes when it is released. Your...
If the check engine light is coming on and a code like P1217 is in the computer then the computer is seeing an overheat conditions from the coolant sensor telling it your engine is overheating. This can be caused by...
Your alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement) and battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement) may be the cause of this problem. You should have the battery completely charged and load tested (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-a-car-battery) first. If it fails testing, then replace it then test the charging system. When the battery...
Hi there. Buying a BMW with more than 100,000 miles can be risky. Some cars are very well maintained and may serve you very well. However, if the car was driven hard, or routine service; especially transmission and routine fluid...
If your brakes have been grinding, this could cause the issue you are having. When brake pads grind into the brake rotors, this causes the surface finish to be very rough instead of smooth. This also causes a deep lip...
Hi Ron. Thanks for contacting us today. The fuel pump relay (which supplies power to the fuel pump) is located underneath the hood, on the driver side of the engine compartment along with other relays. It's the one closest to...
The The idea of owning a luxury car is appealing. The glossy paint, swoopy lines, and prestigious badges speak of the owner’s success in life, while the interior opulence offers scented leather surfaces, high-tech telematic devices, and all the creature-comfort...
For For people that suffer from motion sickness, even on the shortest car trip, riding in a vehicle can prove to be unbearable. What’s great is that there are a number of cars on the market that can help to...