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Engine oil, especially oil dripping or leaking on the exhaust will create an oil burning smell. The first thing to do is to determine whether the oil on the engine is caused by a leak or due to spillage during...
This can be caused by a number of different problems. Most of the time it occurs when the fuel pressure is low due to a failing fuel pump. It can also be a bad sensor, such as the air flow...
The engine vibration will need to be checked to see if it is worse in drive than it is in reverse. If the vibration is less apparent in reverse, then the motor mounts will need to be neutralized to center...
What was wrong with the radiator? If it is clogged or leaking then you'll have to replace it. If the fans are not working (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-cooling-radiator-fan-motor), then this may be why it overheated in the first place. Without knowing the vehicle...
When you lose any electric items or accessories, I suggest first checking all your fuses. You can pull the fuse out to check it, but even better is to use a test light to test the fuses with them still...
Hi there. The most likely cause of this is a bad coil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement). It is not uncommon for ignition components to display intermittent misfire conditions. The shaking and loss of power are consistent with a cylinder misfire. The dimming of...
Hi Dennis. Assuming, the check engine light is not coming on, leads me to believe the ECM (engine control module)/computer is not recognizing the fault. The most likely cause is, a faulty ETC (electronic throttle control) throttle body (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-body-replacement). This...
Hello - your symptoms suggest someone may have "worked on" this without your awareness of what might have been done. Hate that! You will likely have to get out a voltmeter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/the-best-tool-for-mechanics-to-diagnose-electrical-issues) and start following the electrical path to the...
You can put just about any engine into your car but it will need to have modifications done to fit the engines. The 2000 through 2005 models have the same engine. I recommend putting in the same engine as what...
When When it comes to performance, there’s no argument: the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is the leader in its class. Fortunately, it brings a number of other amazing features to the table too. Key Features Speaking of performance, let’s start...