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If your compass displays the letter C, then it needs to be calibrated before it can show you what direction you are driving in. To calibrate the compass, drive your vehicle in three full circles, while traveling at less than...
Hello. There are a few things that can cause this. If the smoke is white then you may have a blown head gasket. This is a common failure on this vehicle, especially if it has ever overheated. If the smoke...
Unless parts of the car are actually improperly assembled, there is nothing you can do about noises that stem from differential heating and cooling (i.e., expansion and contraction) of materials. A notable instance of this is your car's exhaust system,...
This is likely a failing fuel gauge sending unit (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-gauge-sender-replacement). This is a unit that monitors the level of the fuel in the gas tank and relays this information to your car's computer, which then translates this and displays it...
This is a common symptom of failing wheel bearings. A wheel bearing will usually fail due to pitting or small damage on the surface of the rollers or the bearing race. Both the surface of the rollers and the race...
The jerking reaction you are experiencing may be related to a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement). This is a component that measures the air intake as it enters the intake of the engine reading and relaying this...
Checking for cooling system leaks (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-is-leaking-inspection) is the first place to start. A certified technician can pressure test and/or add dye to the cooling system to pinpoint if there are any leaks. There can possibly be a leak that's small...
Hi there. Usually when the engine will rev higher than normal, it's an indication of either a vacuum leak, a problem with the throttle position sensor or other fuel system component. If your engine is overheating as well, this could...
Hi There, This is completely normal for the oil pressure to increase when accelerating. The oil pressure inside the motor increases as the motor works harder. Your oil pressure switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-pressure-sensor-replacement) reads this change in pressure and relays this to...
Compact cars as a class are generally meant to be commuter vehicles: with excellent gas mileage, an entry-level price point, and decent safety ratings for those who are on the road the majority of their time. These cars also make...
Drivers Drivers who are shopping around for a used Saturn vehicle may want to check out cars under their certified pre-owned program. Many manufacturers have a certified pre-owned (CPO) program, and each one is set up differently. Read on to...