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Checking the engine oil is something that you should do with regularity, and always before you start a long drive. Here’s how you can check the oil. Turn off the vehicle and let it sit for at least 10 minutes....
If you overheated the engine prior to replacing the head gasket you would need to have the head checked for cracks and get the surface refaced. If this has been done, then the problem may be that the cylinder block...
The only way to disable the system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-disable-a-car-alarm) is by unlocking the doors or using a factory remote. If the door does not work, then it may have a bad switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/door-lock-switch-replacement) on the key lock that needs replaced.
The only thing you can really check is the fluid level (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service). Start the engine in park, parking brake on, open the hood, find the transmission dip stick. Pull it, wipe it, re-insert it and see if the level is...
The symptoms you are explaining sound similar to the case of a clogged or faulted idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement). If this valve clogs or fails in a near-closed position, the engine will be choked upon deceleration when the throttle...
Hello. If the engine is leaking coolant then the reservoir is always the first part to read low. I usually start by checking for any visual leaks on the ground or on the engine. The most common cause of a...
Hi there. To check to see if something is still on with the key on, remove the ground cable to the battery and put a digital volt ohm meter (DVOM) on the cable and onto the battery negative post. With...
Replacing the pump will probably take care of this.The fuel pump on your car is one of those integral in-tank units that has several functions including the fuel level sensor and the fuel tank pressure sensor. The fuel level sensor...
In order to find out if an engine is consuming excessive oil through the normal combustion process you will need to have a fresh oil change done. The vehicle engine checked and any oil leaks repaired and vehicle driven for...
If If you’re in search of sport meets practicality, the EX may just be your perfect match. With the sedan-like driving of its G37 sibling combined with utility functionality and plenty of power under the hood, this is one SUV...
Parents Parents always want to do their best to keep their children safe no matter where they are. When the kids are in the vehicle, this means that they need to buckle up, and if they are very young, they...