Q: I have a 2009 mercury mountaineer the gas is leaking from by car only when i first put gas in it how so I fix it

I have seen this before. Dodge has a safety device that keeps the shifter from being moved into lets say "Drive" if the brakes are not applied. If this electronic lock fails, the shifter will not be released and will...

This seems to be a common problem on Chrysler Dodge and Jeep vehicles. The P0601 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/-p0601-obd-ii-trouble-code-internal-control-module-memory-check-sum-error-by-spencer-clayton) indicates that your powertrain control module is having a malfunction that has occurred more than six times. It is possible that a battery...

For this vehicle with 4.6 or 5.4 liter engine, the code P0130 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0130-obd-ii-trouble-code-02-sensor-circuit-malfunction-bank-i-sensor-1-by-paul-lancette) could be due to a problem with the computer program calibration. There is a technical service bulletin (TSB) number 13-3-5 dated March 6th 2013. The TSB pertains...

There are many possible malfunctions that can cause a engine to stall (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-stalling-inspection). As long as the engine is in good mechanical condition, it comes down to the engine getting the correct air/fuel supply, a sufficient ignition to fire the...

You should only use 5w20w motor oil and Toyota long life antifreeze in this car. Just because the engine has high miles you should not change any of the recommended fluids for the vehicle.

On your model, it probably takes around 4 hours to replace both the upper and lower intake manifold gaskets but if you have rear A/C it is somewhat longer. A gasket kit is necessary because other gasketed parts are removed...

This sounds like you may not have any power going to the fuel pump relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-relay-replacement). The relay wires should have ground on two wires, power on one wire and switched power on another wire. To activate the fuel pump...

If the vehicle has an 8 (or 16) pin data connector, you can use a reader and refer to a MB Fault Code Manual for Model Years 1988-1997 (http://www.mbslk.com/files/artikel/r170_fehlercodes.pdf). The blinking codes are also documented in the Factory Service Manual...

This symbol on Chrysler vehicles and potentially other vehicles is typically related to the electronic throttle body. The throttle body is not controlled with a cable like vehicles of older days. The electronic throttle bodies are controlled with a motor...