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Hi, thanks for writing in. Sorry to hear of your difficulty with your 2012 Sonic. The good news is your Check Engine Light is on (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-the-check-engine-warning-light-mean), so what means the fault has been "recorded" by the engine computer and diagnostic...

Different manufacturers have different recommended service intervals for their vehicles. Recommendations for fluids (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-car-fluids-by-randy-bobzien) can usually be found in the vehicle owner's manual. At minimum, the manufacturer recommendations should be followed. That's not to say doing some maintenance items a...

Hi there: The little engine icon is typically the check engine light, which is triggered when an error code is activated and stored in the ECU of your Mazda Tribute. If the engine is running hot, it's most likely that...

Hello there, many common faults will cause your 1986 Dodge W250 to want to stall when coming to a stop and sputter under acceleration. The most common causes are the power brake booster, vacuum leak, MAF sensor, oxygen sensor, crankshaft...

Shaking or vibrating may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Other things such as a faulty idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) may cause the engine idle to drop below the...

Hi - since the repair history, and the on-going brake problem symptoms (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/my-brake-pedal-s-soft-and-the-car-s-braking-system-is-in-good-shape-so-what-can-it-be-by-mike-m) seem a bit murky, I would recommend a brake system inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-safety-inspection) by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your...

There are two upstream oxygen sensors (actually referred to as air/fuel ratio sensors) and two down stream oxygen (O2) sensors. Any brand replacement oxygen sensor will work, as long as you get direct fit. There are also universal fit sensors...

A high idle can be caused by a defective sensor or an engine vacuum leak. Have computer tested for codes and engine checked for vacuum leaks at PCV valve or other vacuum hoses and at intake manifold.