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I recently had the wiper arm nut come loose on my Ford truck - in the middle of a blizzard! Needless to say, that was not the way I wanted to spend Thanksgiving. Anyhow, you can loosen the nut to...
It is very common for the elbow on the intake manifold to leak. There are aftermarket elbows made of metal instead of plastic which will keep this from occurring again. If you want to have this repaired, consider YourMechanic, as...
If the vehicle will not start after a timing belt replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-belt-replacement), it is very likely that the replacement did not get performed to specification and the engine is out of time. This would require the engine to be disassembled...
The rattling noise under the vehicle could be a loose heat shield that could be moving around when the wind is moving fast under the vehicle. For the grinding issue when going in reverse, the reverse gear could have broken...
Hi there - your symptoms are indicative of the direct drive/forward clutch drum failure - a fairly common problem with this transmission (CD4E). For further diagnostic assistance, I recommend a transmission inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/gears-slipping-when-accelerating-inspection) performed by a mobile, professional mechanic, such...
Motor oil damages ONLY the rubber components in the hydraulic brake system. Those rubber components are limited in extent and thus all of the rubber components at issue would fit in the palm of your hand. The problem is the...
Hi there. If you have coolant in your lower manifold also then at the very minimum you need to blow it out with compressed air. I would recommend removing the lower manifold also to make sure that you get it...
Hi Wilson. Let me try to answer your questions one at a time. 1) The quote for completing this service that you've listed is about average for dealerships. Generally, this is a dealer only repair. 2) You'll have to contact...
Hi Ashdin. Thanks for contacting us today. The Mazda 6 is a hit or miss type of vehicle in regards to reliability. Some of them have no mechanical issues, while others develop transmission problems after about 10 years. However, the...
If If you’re looking for a hint of nostaligia in an SUV that can actually handle off-roading like a pro, the 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser is the perfect choice for you. Designed specifically for tackling those off-road jaunts, what this...
Compact cars are the unsung heroes, slightly larger than a subcompact, but not quite big enough to be classified as a mid-size sedan. These vehicles have a small wheelbase of no longer than 109 inches with between 100 and 109...
Mid-size sedans are a large category. These vehicles are well suited for either a large commuter car that is not going to get quite commuter car statistics as far as gas mileage or a smaller sedan option. Think of mid-size...