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A small screen that is located at the bottom of the tachometer on the instrument panel is called the Driver Information Center, DIC for short. This system allows the driver to select what data is being displayed in front of...
If your car is equipped with an engine block heater, it provides you with important benefits for severe cold weather (not all models are equipped with a block heater). The heater keeps the engine coolant warm when the temperature drops...
The tumblers are part of the ignition switch assembly on these vehicles. This part must be replaced as a unit. This particular part malfunctioning is a common problem on late 1990's Mercedes Benz products. Have a mechanic who is familiar...
There are a lot of things that can do that. It's a Jeep. The first thing I would advise you to do is to have a mechanic like myself, or the guys from YourMechanic.com, come and analyze it, put on...
Hello. The maintenance light typically will not have any effect on the check engine light unless you put off something like an oil change for to long. If you need service that should be done soon. As for the check...
Well, you can go ahead if you want. It's a better lubrication for old, worn rubber seals, and stuff like that. Go ahead, the oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/a-guide-to-motor-oil-additives_2) is not going to hurt anything. It cost a little bit more but it's...
When the transmission bangs into gear, it is usually due to either the engine or transmission mounts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-engine-mount). When the mounts are worn out, they allow excessive movement that is noticed when switching between drive, park, neutral, and reverse at...
Hello. If the engine overheats this fast then you should do a block test. This sounds like a blown head gasket or a cracked head. When this occurs combustion pressure enters the cooling system and causes this to occur. I...
The MAP sensor is usually located under the intake manifiold on most vehicles. This sensor needs to be very near to the combustion chamber to determine if a knock has occured. The intake manifold will almost always requre removal (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/intake-manifold-gaskets-replacement)...
If If you're a farmer, you know that what you need isn’t a used car – it’s a used pickup truck. How else are you going to haul around hay, implements, garden produce, fertilizer, and all the other things you...
Gardeners Gardeners and landscape architects need to haul around quite a bit of gear. As a gardener, chances are you will need to transport a variety of mowing equipment, along with smaller implements. You may also need to move shrubs,...
If If you have been shopping for a used Nissan vehicle, you may want to check out cars under their certified pre-owned program. Many manufacturers have a certified pre-owned (CPO) program, and each one is set up differently. Read on...