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Your car’s brakes are the most important safety system onboard. They’re hydraulic, which means they require fluid in order to operate. When you press the brake pedal, fluid is sent from the master cylinder through the brake lines to the...
High brake effort can be caused by a restriction in the system. What can happen with the brake system is the brake hoses attached to caliper degrade internally causing a restriction. The hose will collapse under pressure.
Chevrolet has something called a (VATS) Vehicle Anti Theft System which uses a resistive chip ignition key system. VATS has a separate module that is called a TDM or theft deterrent module which sends a signal to the ECM (Car's...
Hello. There are a lot of possible issues that can cause this. Most of the time this is either due to a short in the ABS module or it may just be a voltage issue. I would usually start by...
Hi there. The most common cause of this is a tire balance issue. I would typically start by checking the balance of the tires to see how they are. I would inspect the tires at the same time as a...
Hi there. First, check the oil level to the engine. If the level is low, then fill up the oil and check for any leaks (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-level-is-low-inspection). If the level is normal, then I recommend adding 1 quart of ATF (automatic...
Check for diagnostic trouble codes. Overheating has the potential to cause head gasket leaks and valve and piston damage. You should measure cylinder compression to first be sure that the engine is basically mechanically sound. If cylinder compression is normal,...
There is a 1 hour minimum charge for a service for a service call in most cases. If the hose is a factory preformed hose then it may have to be purchased from a dealer and then installed for you....
Unfortunately many manufacturers will call a part by one name while call it something else. However a module is a computer and a relay is more like a switch. If they recommended a module it is likely a computer failure....
Known Known to a lot of people as “the hamster car” thanks to its funny and catchy TV ad campaign when it first debuted, the 2012 Kia Soul has gained a lot of popularity over the last few years. Some...
Vertically Vertically challenged? Hate getting behind the wheel and having to crane your neck to see? There’s nothing wrong with you, but there is something wrong with your car. It might be time to trade it in and take advantage...