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The first thing would be to check the throttle body to see if it is really black from oil? If it is then you may have leaking oil seals in the turbo causing you to burn oil. This may also...
Hello. Every dealer and manufacturer will have policies regarding certain things. Typically engine damage will not occur if it is completely filled. I do know that most manufacturers, such as Honda, do not recommend it because if it is filled...
Hi and thanks for your question. It sounds like a bad MAF sensor and, yes, a MAF sensor can cause a no start situation. When you disconnect the sensor, the car ignores the input and, in some cases, assigns a...
The most common problem with the CV joints is when the protective boot cracks or gets damaged. Once this happens, the grease comes out and moisture and dirt get in, causing the CV joint to wear faster and eventually fail...
The brake booster (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/vacuum-brake-booster-check-valve-replacement) is a mechanism that uses vacuum pressure to take the force being applied to the brake pedal and amplify it. If the booster is bad, then the full amount of force needed to activate the master...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle is designed to pull in the air in from around the vehicle to use in heating the air. When on that setting, the engine is pulling in exhaust fumes. This means that...
Hello. A common reason for code p0191 and p069e is a dirty fuel filter. The fuel filter should be replaced on your vehicle about every 2-3 years. Another reason which is just as prevalent of a cause would be a...
Hi - GM V8 ignition control modules from 1987 to 1995 should interchange with your '91 5.7L. For assistance, I recommend a ignition control module replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-ignitor-replacement) performed by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will...
On these type of issues where the cluster sometimes do erratic things you can do a battery cable reset by disconnecting the battery cables and touching them together for three minutes and then reconnecting them to the battery. When you...
Living Living and driving in the city means you’re faced with parking constraints, narrow streets, and the constant stop and go of traffic. With all of that said when you’re ready to purchase a used vehicle these are all things...
You’ve You’ve done it – high school is officially behind you. Now it’s time to head off to a brand new world. College is that and more and you may need a car during your pursuit of a higher education....