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Your car’s side view mirrors provide you with a view to the side and behind your car, ensuring that you’re able to change lanes without worrying about colliding with another car. However, you need to have them adjusted properly in...

Having a window that is stuck down can be a major inconvenience. The only way to know exactly what is wrong with your window is to remove the door panel for inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-window-is-noisy-inspection). The problem could be with the motor,...

Overheating can do extensive damage to your engine. If your vehicle is overheating, you want to get it fixed as soon as possible. There are many issues that can cause overheating; from a stuck closed thermostat to a blown head...

The serpentine belt tensioner (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/drive-belt-tensioner-replacement) and idler pulleys will need to be replaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idler-pulley-replacement) when replacing the belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement). The tensioner will not hold tension on the belt and the pulleys may be worn and allowed the belt to ride...

Hello. The PCV valve regulates the flow of crankcase fumes to the engine to be burned when there is greater pressure in the crankcase than there is in the engine intake - which is most of the time. If the...

Hello. Ticking noises (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-making-a-noise-inspection) that are related to engine speed are often a sign of valve issues. You will want to start by making sure your oil is full (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-your-engine-oil) and in good condition. If the valves are clean and...

This may be a sign of low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a...

Hi Sebastian. Thanks for contacting us tonight. The fuel level sensor might seem to be a minor component, but in actuality, it impacts a lot of different vehicle systems. If the fuel sensor does not work correctly, it can also...

This may be a sign of a faulty ignition coil. Ignition coils (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement) are coated with a varnish-like insulation that becomes brittle over time after being stretched then contracted repeatedly. The insulation develops small fractures that open when heated and...