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This is usually caused by a valve body or leaking pressure inside the transmission (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-is-leaking-inspection). The transmission would need a complete check with the correct scanner and pressure testers to find the cause of your problem. I would recommend having...
The distance to empty feature gives you an approximation of how many miles you can drive on your current tank of gas. To view this feature, press the Trip button on your steering wheel until Range is displayed on your...
Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. The percentage for synthetic blend oil is between 75% to 85%, depending on the manufacture. There are two types of synthetic oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-upgrade-to-synthetic-oil-by-rocco-lovetere), Semi-Synthetic and Full Synthetic. Semi-Synthetic is mixed with conventional oil...
Hey there. I would recommend first taking the vehicle to or having a car detailer (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-detail-the-exterior-of-a-car) to look at the damage to see if it just needs a good cleaning and waxed or the damage requires the paint to be...
Hello - most often, this message appears when something blocks the rear parking assist sensors on the rear bumper (dirt, snow, bumper stickers, trailer towing gear, etc.). Wipe off the sensors with a damp or soapy paper towel, drive forward...
The solid illumination of the slip indicator warning light signifies a malfunction in the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system. VDC is a version of "electronic stability control" and is a very useful safety feature. Occasionally, the slip indicator light comes...
Hi there. When you jump start a car, the correct procedure is to attach the red line to the positive battery terminal and the black line to the negative battery terminal. This completes the electrical circuit. It is possible that...
I would recommend looking at a wiring diagram for the radio system of your vehicle to determine the exact cause of this issue. Diagnosing this issue would be nearly impossible without doing so unfortunately.
If If you live in a tropical climate, most of your vehicle purchasing concerns will be essentially the same as if you lived anywhere else – you want a car that looks good, offers decent gas mileage, and suits the...
Towing Towing is tricky business and depending on the weight you’re dealing with, it really determines what vehicle is best for you. If it’s light loads you’re looking at towing, we’ve put together a list of the top five cars...
Arkansas, Arkansas, like many other states, has to deal with a wide range of weather, from the stifling to the icy. This means drivers need vehicles that can handle the heat while also helping them get through slippery conditions. In...