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The safety belt reminder lights are a key safety feature. They illuminate when either the driver or the front passenger does not have their seat belt securely fastened. There are two separate safety belt reminder lights, so that you know...
Hello. This is a condition you should get inspected and repaired sooner than later since it affects the drivability of the vehicle. The symptoms you're describing could be warped rotors, a bad wheel bearing, a bad tire, or worn suspension...
If you look at your fuel gage, it will say "premium fuel only". The vehicle was designed to only run on this fuel. If you try and run the lower grade fuels, you will run the risk of damaging the...
Hello, thanks for writing in about your 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. If you are trying to remove the grill, it is attached to the front bumper. You cannot remove the tabs without breaking them. You have to remove the entire bumper...
Hey there. Yes, it sounds like you do have a wheel bearing going bad (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-wheel-bearings). Noisy wheel bearings will only make noise when the car is in motion. They will get louder the faster you go. They also change pitch...
Hello. The low charge in the A/C system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-recharge) is going to cause the A/C compressor to work harder than it should. This will put a greater load on the engine and may cause your throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) to...
Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1999 Ford Mustang. You may have a defective mass airflow sensor. The sensor may not set a code either. The problem is the sensor may tell the computer you are at 10,000...
The tensioner on your vehicle should move more than this. You need to start by checking the drive belt routing. If the belt is not routed right then it will appear that the tensioner is not moving enough. If the...
Hi there. In order to give you some accurate ideas as to what is causing this problem we'd need to know your year, make and model of vehicle. However, if the issue has been previously diagnosed, and you're looking for...
Today’s Today’s modern vehicles are made up of anywhere from one to seven computers that assist with the car’s day to day functions. An engine control unit (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-your-ecu-uses-sensor-data) (ECU), is a computer that similar to that of a laptop or...
If If you are in the market for a used Oldsmobile vehicle, it may be that you have considered a Certified Pre-Owned, or CPO, vehicle. CPO programs allow owners of used cars to drive with confidence, knowing that their vehicle...