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The amount you have to shell out at the pump can be staggering, particularly if your car is a daily driver. Knowing how to improve your fuel economy will cut down on the shock to your bank account. Here are...
Hello. In order to find the problem I would need to know if it is not cranking over at all, or if the engine is cranking and just not starting. If the engine is not cranking after all of these...
Hello, thanks for writing in about your Chrysler 300. The labor time for this job usually takes around an hour to replace the thermostat and cover assembly. The upper radiator hose and intake air cleaner hose needs removed for access...
If the engine is running as poorly as you describe, it will actually be cheaper to pay the diagnostic fee so that the correct repair can be made rather than to continue to waste fuel. Obviously, a poorly running engine...
Hi there - sounds like your tires/wheels are out of balance, out of round or you have a bent wheel. The "scrubbing" noise when the front suspension is compressed going over bumps also suggests that the tires are rubbing on...
Hi there. Sounds like the transmission shift position sensor is not working properly. I recommend replacing the sensor. The transmission position sensor is designed to tell the computer (ECM) what gear the vehicle is in. If the dash is saying...
Check the brakes out on the front of the van. It is possible that the pads are not releasing properly and burning the brake pads causing the plastic burning smell. The brake system could be sticking and not retracting causing...
Hi there. One of the best services we offer is called a pre-purchase inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/pre-purchase-car-inspection). Although it's designed to be completed before someone buys a used car, it still can be very helpful in identifying problems with the vehicle and...
There is a brake light switch on or near the pedal assembly. That switch could have been jarred in such a way that the switch contacts are stuck in the closed (lights always on) position. If that is what has...
The The sun roof on a vehicle is an opening on the roof that allows for fresh air to enter the vehicle. It is like having a window on your roof. Sun roofs can be manually opened or electronically opened,...
Hood Hood protectors go by several different names. You might call it a wind deflector, a bug deflector or a hood deflector. They all boil down to the same thing. It’s a small, plastic accessory that fits along the front...