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The automatic locking retractor (ALR) mode is a safety precaution that locks the shoulder belt in place, while tightening it to avoid any slack. ALR mode should always be used (if your car is equipped with it) when a child...
Your car’s radio has protection against theft in the form of a special code that has to be put in to get the radio to work if it ever loses power. This code will also need to be entered in...
This code is a sign that the engine did not get to operating temperature in a specified amount of time and the computer turns on the Check Engine Light. The most common problem is that the engine thermostat is partly...
Hello. Since the Check Engine Light is on, I would usually scan the computer for codes first. This would give me a good indication of what is going on. Most of the time when the transmission acts like this and...
If you are losing that much oil, and there are no external leaks (leaks that are visible outside), your vehicle may be consuming the oil. Unfortunately this can be harder to diagnose than an external leak. The valve guides and...
It sounds like you may have either a stretched serpentine belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement) or more likely a tensioner pulley (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/drive-belt-tensioner-replacement) that may need to be adjusted to reduce the excess slack in the belt. I would suggest having a professional from...
If the engine is not idling correct then you most likely have codes stored in the computer for the problem and would need to have the systems scanned to get the codes. You may have a problem with the throttle...
Check the engine oil level using the dipstick. If the level on the dipstick is below the add level, or if no oil appears on the dipstick, add enough oil to bring the level to the full mark on the...
If you have not touched the emergency brake, it cannot activate or seize on its own. The emergency brake mechanism, if not regularly used, will tend to get corroded and sticky but if you have not used it prior to,...
If If you are in the catering business, you need a reliable vehicle that will provide you with what you need to transport your food, linens, and other supplies. Generally speaking, you're better off buying gently used, because you will...