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When the vehicle's rims develop these type of cracks, they should be replaced immediately (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-good-quality-rims). The cracks can make the wheel unstable and should not be driven on until it is repaired. The most common causes of trims cracking in...
Hi there, thanks for writing in. You should check to see if the timing belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-belt-replacement) is off or jumped, or your injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement) have some blockage and needs to be cleaned cleaned. Also, make sure you have a clean...
Hi, thanks for writing in. There is a - Technical Service Bulletin (http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues) regarding problems with the transmission control module and harsh shifting such as you are experiencing (TSB # 303773). Check with your Chevrolet service department to discuss how...
Hi there. Check the power steering fluid level and make sure that it is full. Also, look at the fluid color and see if it is clear or dark. If the fluid is dark, then the power steering system needs...
It seems like the engine/transmission are moving slightly on their mounts or they are touching some other part of the car when you put it in gear. The normal vibration of the engine may also cause a bracket or heat...
Hi there. Check the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement) and see if they have been replaced. The plugs in your engine are designed to last between 80,000 to 100,000 miles. Replace the spark plugs if they have not been changed. If the...
Hello, This may be related to a faulty throttle position sensor or potentially a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected...
It is possible that your alternator could be failing. When an alternator fails, it can cause other electroncis on the vehicle to malfunction. I would recommend starting by checking the charge output of the alternator using a digital multimeter. If...
Hi Virginia. Thanks for contacting us today. It's always best to first correctly diagnose the source of the misfire before replacing any components. It is possible that the coil pack is faulty, in which it is best practices to replace...
Keeping Keeping your vehicle wheeling along requires more than just tires – you also need rims; and not necessarily some super-slick shiny monster rims, either. The size of the wheels and the rims are important and relate directly to how...
Tire Tire valve stems are the valves located in a vehicle’s wheel where the tires are inflated from. They contain a spring loaded valve core that seals itself using the air pressure inside of the tire. Over time valve stems...