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If the engine has low compression on one cylinder it is usually an indication of a damaged valve seat or possibly a bad head gasket. If it is also accompanied by a ticking noise then there may be an issue...
If the broken clamp is the only problem then out can be replaced with a new one as long as the coolant hoses are still in good condition. Once reconnected the system should be bled of all air in the...
Hello. This delay is common in what is known as drive by wire engines. This means that the throttle is controlled by sensors and an electric motor. Most of the time when there is a delay that is this serious,...
Hello. The symptoms you describe can be caused by a few different things. A few other possible causes are issues with the idle air control valve, with the transmission, or with the throttle position sensor. The idle air control valve...
Hi There, What you are describing sounds like you may have a dirty or faulty idle air control valve. The idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) is a small valve on the engine's intake system that reads the air intake as...
Check for a failed or inadequate battery ground at the body. If the battery is used, to determine the battery's condition it must be load tested (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-is-dead-inspection). If the battery passes a load test, confirm that the engine immobilizer system...
Hi There, What you are describing sounds like you may have a clogged catalytic converter. The catalytic converter converts toxic exhaust gases into less harmful pollutants that are suitable to be expelled into the atmosphere. When the catalytic converter is...
Hi there. What you are describing is typical with a fuel restriction, typically caused by either a dirty fuel filter, failing fuel pump or clogged fuel injectors. It's also common for a damaged mass air flow sensor, dirty air filter...
You can supply your own parts but will not get any warranty for the install if the part is defective or has a problem down the road. If we supply the part then we can warranty it.
In In the world of subcompact sedans, the Nissan Versa is a serious contender. Not only does it come with a low price tag, but it also includes a lot more features than you’d expect for a subcompact, especially one...
The The Nissan Altima is already a favorite among mid-sized sedans, but it gained even more points with a lot of car buyers with the option to buy a 2012 Nissan Altima Hybrid. Though the four-cylinder Nissan Altima was already...
Plumbers Plumbers need to carry around all manner of tools and supplies. If you’re plumbing a large building, or even a decent sized home, you’re going to need a vehicle that has quite a bit of cargo capacity. A car...