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Proper tire care involves quite a few things. You need to check the tire pressure regularly. You need to inspect the tread for wear. You need to check for damage to the sidewalls. You also need to make sure the...
Hello. The most common cause of a speedometer not working on your Jeep is a bad vehicle speed sensor. It can always be a gauge or wiring issue, but those are not as common. With a computer scan tool, a...
It sounds like you have warped brake rotors which should probably be replaced. Sometimes you can have them machined, but once they get warped it makes much more sense to replace them. If the brakes are less than 50% wear,...
What a technician would do is first check the level and condition of the transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) on your 2001 Audi A8 Quattro. Next, they would use a Volkswagen-compatable scan tool which will allow the Transmission Control Module (TCM) to...
Hello, thanks for writing in about your 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. The transmission control module would need to be scanned to see if the codes stored may indicate the shifting problem you are having. You may have an internal shift solenoid...
Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 1995 Honda Civic. There is an old saying about oil and water mixing - and for internal combustion engines, it typically ends up in broken parts. The extra volume of liquid inside...
Hi Corey: Believe it or not, this issue happens more frequently than you might believe. In most cases, it's caused by the tensioner pulley being slightly misaligned. When you replace the serpentine belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-replace-a-serpentine-belt-by-mia-bevacqua), it's important to align the pulley...
Hi there. We have a great tool on our website that will permit you to look up all scheduled maintenance for your Kia Sorento. Simply click this link (https://www.yourmechanic.com/scheduled-maintenance) and type in your vehicle information and you'll be able to...
The hardware and software of the computer (powertrain control module) and transmission control module (TCM) in the Mazda 3 will only work with your present engine. If you change the engine to one that is not a catalog interchange for...
Even Even with hybrids being all the rage these days, you might find it hard to imagine a full-size SUV embracing this new tech. However, the 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid should be all that it takes to show you what’s...