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The idle should not be adjusted unless it has been tampered with. The idle is controlled by the idle air control valve. The vacuum leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/vacuum-hose-s-replacement) once identified and fixed should correct any idle problems you have.
Hello. I would suggest not putting in 20w50 oil as it is too thick and can cause engine damage from tight areas of the engine that will not get oil. You should use 5w30 only (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-type-of-oil-should-i-use).
Hello. It all depends on the sound you are hearing. If it is a whining sound, then you may be low on power steering fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-fluid-service) caused by a leak in the system or a defective power steering pump. If...
Hello, thank you for asking about your 2003 Honda Element. This can be many different things aside from the thermostat, such as a failing water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/water-pump-replacement), a failing coolant fan relay, a clogged radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement), or even potentially a...
Hello. The play where the axle connects to the differential can be a bad bearing in the differential or more commonly the inner joint of the axle. Most of the time when this occurs it is because of a defective...
As you may know, this issue is commonly related to the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system which is comprised of a few components, one of which you have already addressed, the purge valve. In some cases, when you have an air...
From the information that I have acquired, it looks like the interval for changing your timing belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-belt-replacement) is either 75,000 miles, or 5 years, whichever occurs first. With that stated, I would recommend getting your timing belt replaced as...
Hi there. The green ooze that you saw was indeed coolant. The issue could be the heater core hoses or heater control valve is leaking coolant and the ventilation system on your air conditioning system to the open air outside...
You need to find out if the muffler they put on is equal to the factory muffler or did they put the wrong one on and it is too noisey. It is this or there is an exhaust leak. Have...
While While the Chrysler Town & Country has been in production for over half a century, the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is anything but old-fashioned. The model got a huge overhaul in 2011 and saw a few new upgrades...
For For people that suffer from motion sickness, even on the shortest car trip, riding in a vehicle can prove to be unbearable. What’s great is that there are a number of cars on the market that can help to...
The The best car for a vet to own largely depends on the type of practice he or she has. Large animal vets are probably going to want something that delivers a fair bit of power, and possibly even towing...