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Hello there, it is not uncommon to have variations in higher mileage vehicles though they should not be this bad. A violent shaking would indicate a fault. The most common causes would be spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-spark-plugs) and wires, fuel pressure...
Most water pumps are made out of commercial grade steel, which is not always rust resistant. In most cases, if the rust is spotty on the housing of the water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/water-pump-replacement), this is not something to worry about. However,...
We need to start by considering the amount of repair work that has been done recently. It is always wise to double check those repairs made are still holding. A poor connection from one of the sensors your placed could...
As you know, your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information constantly to the ABS and traction control system which are controlled by the car's ECU....
It will depend on why you had the engine rebuilt? If you had the engine rebuilt due to overheating and coolant came out of your exhaust then you may have damaged the catalyst during this period by sending hot coolant...
Hello. Thanks for writing in. Due to the fact this major loss of power only happens when turning, it is likely the assisted steering that is straining the engine. The power steering system is powered by the engine and drive...
If the transmission was so low on fluid that it wouldn't operate in reverse, it could be that there is extensive internal damage. At 169 000 miles it's about time. But don't panic yet. There are a couple of things...
To pinpoint the cause of the overheating, an overheating diagnostic is required. Be sure not to drive the car if it is overheating because overheating can warp the cylinder head and/or engine block causing costly damage. The most common causes...
Hi Pam. Thanks for contacting us tonight. In most cases when a car overheats, it causes steam to escape and can cause damage to sensors and other electrical components. This is likely why you're having difficulty starting the vehicle, turning...
You You typically hear people talking about gearing or gear ratios when speaking about muscle cars. Gear ratios can be changed in many vehicles, which can result in a change in the way that your vehicle drives. The gear ratio...