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Your description here sounds very concerning. The last thing you want to do is to start throwing parts, and money, at a car with only hope to eventually fix the problem. What I believe you are experiencing is actually a...
Any car that has a salvaged title you do not have any idea what caused it to be salvaged. The insurance company deemed the cost to repair the car to be excessive of over 2/3 of the value of the...
This is very likely a throttle issue. There is an idle control module (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) (or similar setup depending on your make and model) that is located on the throttle body which helps the gas regulation during these moments. Otherwise, without...
Hello. I would need to know what kind of vehicle this is to know for sure what may be going on. In general, loose steering is caused by something that is worn out in the steering or suspension. I usually...
Hi there. The transmission cooling lines are very tricky on a Mitsubishi Eclipse. Sometimes cross-threading or not properly tightening the lines can cause them to leak while, in some instances, a rubber o-ring inside the line might be pinched. The...
Hi there - not entirely sure what your question is. The cam position sensor, while getting oil splashed on the sensor tip, has an o-ring on it to seal against oil leaks. It doesn't not normally leak oil if the...
This vehicle engine has 4 O2 sensors. They are all located in the exhaust system. There is one near each exhaust manifold and they are labeled HO2S1-1 and HO2S 2-1. Then there are two after the catalysts down further in...
Hi Bobby. Thanks for contacting us tonight. the Service AWD System light comes on when the ECU detects that there is an issue with the AWD system. When a fault is detected, it creates and stores an OBD-II trouble code...
The U0401 code broadly identifies "communication errors" in the vehicle's controller area network (CAN). In your circumstance, because the electronic throttle control (ETC) warning light has come on, an attempt should be made to diagnose the ETC system first because...
When When considering purchasing a used car, you have a lot of decisions to make. You need to consider price, size, gas mileage, how much cargo space you need, and of course the appearance of the car as well. And...
Owning Owning your very first car is an exciting time in a person’s life. Likely you want to put a lot of thought and research into the process to ensure you get something that meets your needs, is fun to...
Georgia Georgia offers drivers a mild climate with very little snow, but rain is a major factor. Previous best-selling cars in the area, such as the Escape, Fusion and Camry, have shown that residents prefer a mix of both SUV...