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Flat tires happen. That’s why your Accord has a spare tire. You also have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that monitors the air pressure in each tire. If it sees a drop in pressure, it turns on the Low...
Your car’s catalytic converter (or converters, as the case may be) is a critical component of your exhaust and emissions systems. It’s responsible for burning off harmful gases that lead to environmental damage and smog production. If your converter is...
Hello, the code you have could be for two separate issues. The first one to look at is codes p0014 (exhaust valve performance bank 1) and p0024 (exhaust valve performance bank 2). The first thing to check is the engine...
Hello. If coolant is not reaching the radiator, it is an indication that the coolant is not moving through the system properly. This could be caused by an air pocket in the system or a clogged hose. Another possibility could...
It sounds like a couple of things could be going on here. First, there may be air in the slave cylinder and/or line which has to be bled out. Sometimes simply opening the bleeder and the slave master cylinder and...
Yes, absolutely, rebuild or replace the engine. The vehicle itself is a recent model year so your least cost option will be to repair what you have. And, you're right, "re-sale value" is irrelevant in the calculation (good for you!)....
Hi there - unless the power steering has run low on fluid, there should not be air in the system. However, the symptoms you describe (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/whining-noise-by-savage-r) suggest the pump may be starved for fluid - which could occur from a...
The A/C control relay is in the "Fuse Relay Center" which looks like a black plastic box in the under hood area. The relay may be a micro relay and will be labeled "AC Clutch". If you have a non...
Happy Memorial Day! The clicking sound typically relates to a weak battery (a rapid clicking sound) or a faulty starter solenoid (a more pronounced and slower clicking sound). The starter solenoid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement) is located on the starter and has internal...
In In today’s world where it seems as if carmakers are determined to deliver only the largest vehicles possible, the 2012 GMC Canyon offers a compact pickup that holds its own. From a 4-cylinder that offers more horsepower than other...
When When you want a huge vehicle with plenty of luxury inside, you’re probably going to be happiest with the 2012 GMC Yukon XL. Key Features The 5.3-liter V8 engine on this full-size SUV isn’t surprising, but its fuel economy...
The mid-size crossover SUV category offers the comfort and size of an SUV, but on the platform of a car, giving it the look and feel of a large hatchback. The unibody construction typical of passenger vehicles is used instead...