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Hey thanks for writing in about your 2005 Jaguar XJ8. All the problems you've had is common with these vehicles as they age. You should not have any more than normal repairs with this vehicle. The fuel pump replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement)...
Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2011 Ford Mustang. It would pretty hard to diagnose this without conducting a visual inspection. Since you said the transmission fluid is okay, have the transmission checked to see if you have...
Hello. One option would be to adjust your clutch pedal or have it adjusted by a professional. It is also possible that there is a problem with the clutch slave cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/clutch-slave-cylinder-replacement). When this part is faulty it will cause...
Hello. If the engine is not leaking any coolant and it is still disappearing, then it is more than likely a head gasket. A smoke test will not show a head gasket issue, but a block test would. Even then,...
Hi there: There are a few things you should try. First, try to wiggle the steering wheel slightly as you try to push the key forward or all the way back. It's possible the steering wheel is locked which is...
Hello, thank you for writing in. Overheating the engine does major damage, and at a point will ruin the engine. Be careful to not overheat the engine and get this resolved ASAP. The vehicle is likely suffering from issues with...
Hi there. With less than 20,000 miles, having acceleration issues on an Audi A3 is definitely not typical. It is likely that you have either an electrical glitch, caused by a fuel or ignition system sensor or electrical connection to...
There are many different locations of freeze plugs on the engine and they would all take different amounts of labor to access to replace them. You will need to be specific of the location of the one needing replaced to...
Hi John. Thanks for contacting us today. I think the first thing you should do is read this article about the P-0420 OBD-II trouble code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0420-obd-ii-trouble-code-catalyst-system-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-1-by-jamahl-walker). In most cases, this code is caused by faulty O2 sensors or a Catalytic...
Large trucks can be fun to drive, and even more fun to get dirty. Unfortunately, they may also cause you to get phone calls from friends who need to move into a new apartment. Fortunately, just having a truck may...