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Talking about spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/parts/spark-plug) is a never-ending discussion. Which ones are best? The answer to that question is somewhat trite, but can still be relevant depending on your vehicle and its intended use. Spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/are-there-different-kinds-of-spark-plugs) come in two...
These symptoms could have numerous causes. The first step is to retrieve the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) associated with the Check Engine Light. This code provides a starting point for the diagnostic procedure. There is a technical service bulletin (TSB)...
It sounds as though you may need a technician to come out and perform a test on the system to determine where the problem is. A mechanic from YourMechanic can come to you and check the battery, and determine why...
You may have excessive dirt inside the tank that has clogged the fuel filter to the point that the dirt has gotten into the injectors, causing the misfire. Remove the fuel filter and blow through it to see if it...
Hey there, sorry to hear about this issue. Since the key itself is not working, there is likely a fault with the alarm system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-disable-a-car-alarm). If the alarm is a factory alarm then it will need to be repaired by...
Your car is equipped with what are called wheel speed sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-speed-sensor-replacement) which monitor the speed of the wheels at all four corners. When they detect that wheel speed is out of the ordinary in a given set of conditions,...
If the vibration happens when you're stopped at a red light, then it's more than likely caused by a vacuum leak, or fuel or ignition system component failure. Typically, the first three parts that would be inspected are the idle...
This may be related to a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and at...
Hi there. Check the battery cables and see if the are tight and clean. A loose battery cable can cause the power to come on but not turn over the starter. If the battery cables are tight, then check the...
Until Until just the past few years, the Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic were the kings of the compact car class, and domestic manufacturers had almost nothing in the way of competition for these models. With the 2012 Chevrolet...
With With the phasing out of the long-lived and beloved police cruiser in the form of the Ford Crown Victoria, 2012 brought a new car into town via the Caprice PPV (Police Patrol Vehicle). This new incarnation of an old...
SUVs are great for playing out in the mud, taking kids and friends around to different places, as well as just running errands around town. While they are not known to be terrific for gas mileage, that problem is negated...