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Checking the coolant level in your vehicle is an important part of maintenance. It also can be done in just a few steps. Make sure your vehicle has been turned off long enough that it is no longer hot. Pop...
Hello. If this is the factory alarm then you need to try another key as yours may not be registering. You can also try unlocking and locking the driver side door over and over a few times to see if...
The things we check first with vibration problems are tire and wheel inspection and undercar components such as tie rod ends (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-tie-rod-end), rack and pinion steering, and wheel bearings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-wheel-bearings). It may be as simple as a balancing weight that...
The best way to diagnose this problem is to have your vehicle inspected by a professional, such as one from YourMechanic. However, I can make some educated guesses about your noise. There is a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-use-a-technical-service-bulletin-by-parker-hill) for...
This can be caused for a variety of reasons such as a malfunctioning thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement), a radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement) not flowing properly, a faulty coolant temp sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-temperature-switch-sensor-replacement) or AC refrigerant not properly being supplied to the AC compressor. Your car's...
Hello. The white smoke and overheating is usually a sign of a blown cylinder head gasket. When the car overheats for an extended period of time or is low on coolant (causing the temperature to rise), the severe heat can...
Hello. If the vehicle produced a clicking clacking sound when the key was turned then it may be possible that the battery or starter are the issue. A faulty, or low battery will cause the starter to click if it...
Hi there. It sounds like the alternator is seizing up and needs replaced. This would explain the lights dimming and the smell of burnt rubber. Also, if the power steering pump was to seize up, it will cause the engine...
Hello, thank you for writing in. There are several other tests that you will want to run on the vehicle, or have tested. To start, although you do hear the fuel pump running, the fuel filter or a line may...
For For those of you who really just want a car for the sake of transportation—and not towing or for a job where you need to transport tools—you might want to consider the 2012 Mazda 2. This car may not...
Arkansas, Arkansas, like many other states, has to deal with a wide range of weather, from the stifling to the icy. This means drivers need vehicles that can handle the heat while also helping them get through slippery conditions. In...
California California natives are notably environmentally conscious, and this often shows in their choices of vehicles as well. While trucks rarely make it to the top spots, hybrid vehicles are frequently on the list. Though previous years have seen the...