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The front axle joints may be bad and binding from worn out ball bearings in the constant velocity (CV) joint. You may also have wheel bearing and ball joint issues and possible struts. All these could be possible causes of...
Hello. Some times when the engine overheats it can cause some serious internal engine damage that will cause a loss of compression. If this occurs then the engine will need to be rebuilt. I would check the compression first. If...
Hey there, thanks for writing in. "Thumping" is often associated with flat spots on tires or tire belt defects but if such were the cause in your case the thumping would be continuous. You are indicating the noise is only...
Check the condition of the harness that plugs into the sensor to ensure that the sensor is staying plugged in. If you are saying that the sensor is functioning and the voltage does change, then it is possible that your...
Hello. Warning lights accompanied with stalling can be caused by many things. If the oil is low I would go ahead and top it off to prevent the possibility of engine damage, however, it is unlikely that low oil is...
Hello, thank you for writing in. There are several reasons your vehicle may make noises related to steering. The first thing to consider is that the steering, suspension, and brakes are all heavily related. Often you feel issues with the...
Hi there - if your car stutter-starts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/car-takes-multiple-tries-to-start-when-cold-fine-when-warm-new-battery-dlr-says-check-valve-on-fuel-pump-assembly-needs-entire-assembly-by-scott-f), but runs fine once it is running, you probably have a problem with the fuel system check valve. This valve maintains some fuel pressure in the system so that your car starts...
Hi there - yes, it is necessary to remove the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter (1 integrated piece) for the front cylinder bank to remove the oil pan and it's gasket (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-replace-an-oil-pan-gasket-by-ronny-brown). This is an unfortunate result of the tight...
You will need to first try to turn key to the on position and wait for 5 minutes to see if theft system turns off so the vehicle can then be started? If still will not start then you will...
The The 2012 Dodge Durango is a more fuel efficient SUV yet still provides all of the room and power you need. The Durango can tow up to 7,400 pounds making it perfect for family outings and carrying lots of...
Technically these two vehicles have wildly different classifications: compact for the Ford Mustang and large car for the Dodge Charger. However, who would consider either one anything other than a muscle car? These cars are meant for speed, fun, and...