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Any time you disconnect a battery all the modules in your car loose their internal memory. When you changed your battery the engine control module was reset and it may take a few weeks for it to relearn your engine...
Hi there. If the engine is losing coolant, then the location of the leak needs to be found first. A leak will allow the coolant to get low enough to cause it to overheat. I start by doing a pressure...
Hi there. Look in the engine compartment and locate the item that cracked to cause the coolant to leak out. If the radiator cracked, then replace the radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement), fill up the cooling system with water, and look for leaks....
You will need to check to see if the oil pressure sensor got damaged when all the work was performed. If it is damaged in any way then replace oil pressure sensor. (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-pressure-sensor-replacement) If the pressure sensor is not damaged...
The explanation for the drip when the cap is removed is that the cap seals the system and doesn't allow the fluid to move. Think about it like this, when you put a straw in a drink, put your thumb...
Your car may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and at...
While I am not positive, I believe the answer is no. From all the vehicles I've experienced that a phone can be connected to, including my own, the phone has to be connected to the vehicle to see call/text history....
Check the battery in the car. The battery may not have the amount of charge that is needed to start the diesel engine. A diesel engine requires more battery power to start it as the compression is higher than a...
Rear sway bars are to help the rear of the vehicle to be stable when driving around turns or maneuvers and when towing another vehicle. The sway bar should not affect the vehicle when hitting bumps unless the links or...
While While not a car part, your key chain can still play a pretty important role to your vehicle. With today’s key chains offering a wide range of features, it’s suddenly more than just a fashion statement. Here are a...
We We don't usually think about our door lock. It's just a part on our car that we expect to work at all times, so we can safely lock up our vehicle and the belongings we keep inside. Of course...