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This may be related to an improper air/fuel mixture which is often times caused by an idle air control valve that is dirty or not working properly. This is a unit that monitors air intake as it is mixed with...
Hello. The ball joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement) is available separately, and as part of the control arm assembly (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/control-arm-assembly-replacement) as you note. Although it can be purchased separately, removing it and replacing it into the control arm requires heavy duty presses and...
Hello. The stock bolt pattern for the Dodge Challenger is 5 x 115mm, 5 lug wheel with a medium offset. Using wheels with any other bolt pattern or too high or low of offset may result in improper fitment or...
The fuel float in the fuel tank has nothing to do at all with the transmission and would not have any impact on the transmission slipping problem you describe. Transmission slippage occurs generally when the transmission is low on fluid...
Hi there. The control arm bushing can cause the lower ball joint to rest on the rim. If the bushings are missing, the lower control arm will move forward or backwards with the vehicle during turns. This can put a...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle's cooling system may be having more of a technical error. With the sensor and thermostat both giving correct measurements, the issue is an actual temperature fluctuation. This can also be caused by...
What you are describing sounds like potentially a worn out clutch. As you know, the clutch transmits engine power to the gearbox, and allows transmission to be interrupted while a gear is selected to move off from a stationary position,...
Hello - new thermostats are electronically controlled, primarily to be sure they are getting the engine up to operating temperature quickly. As such the thermostat and air conditioning compressor are separate components, and failure of one or the other are...
Hi there. It appears that you have a severe misfire/misfires. The VSC light illuminates when the check engine light is illuminated, by default. When the check engine light flashes, this means that there is what is called a catalyst damaging...
It’s It’s usually better to fix an automotive problem early than to wait until it causes more damage or even an accident. And that general principle applies to the steering system. Luckily, periodic inspection and maintenance of the steering system...
Even Even though the name sounds small, the function is big. Ball joints help support your car’s weight by serving as a connection and pivot point between the suspension and your tires. In today’s cars these parts are typically lubricated...