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The engine misfire codes could be an indication of why the car died. When the engine is misfiring, it can cause a very low power situation, can cause the engine to shake, and can cause the vehicle to stall out...
Hey there. You have a binding accessory on the engine like the A/C compressor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-compressor-replacement) or pulley, power steering pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-pump-replacement), or an idler pulley. You should first test the computer to see if the power steering pressure switch is...
A code to an O2 sensor can mean the sensor is having a problem or the sensor is telling you that there is a problem with the fuel control system. Depending on the code received your engine is either running...
Hi, thanks for writing in. This is usually a result of one or several things. Since you have replaced the water pump, we can reasonably assume that is not the problem. Also, since you are replacing the thermostat today, that...
As long as the cost of replacing the spark plugs on the right side is equal to half of the cost of doing it on the total engine I think it will be ok. Considering that the cylinder head is...
This may be a sign of a vacuum leak. High idle speed, stalling and hissing sounds are common signs of a vacuum leak. When a vacuum leak is present in an engine, this causes an excessive imbalance in the air/fuel...
The noise that your are hearing could be the lug nuts being loose or the wheel bearing hub assembly could be failing. Check the lug nuts and tighten them if they are loose. If the lug nuts are tight, then...
Hello There, The drive belt tensioner (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/drive-belt-tensioner-replacement) may not need to be replaced if it is just the bearing inside the tensioner that is worn out, which is often times the case. As you may know, the tensioner pulley has...
You can not install new brake pads on a vehicle without either re-surfacing the brake rotor on a lathe or replacing the rotor with a new one. This is because allowed thickness variation on a rotor (new or used) is...
While While the Chrysler Town & Country has been in production for over half a century, the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is anything but old-fashioned. The model got a huge overhaul in 2011 and saw a few new upgrades...
The The Lincoln Navigator was the flagship luxury SUV which laid the roadmap for its followers such as the Cadillac Escalade and the Lexus LX. Lincoln truly adhered to a philosophy of “go big or go home” on this 8-passenger...
When When it comes to performance, there’s no argument: the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is the leader in its class. Fortunately, it brings a number of other amazing features to the table too. Key Features Speaking of performance, let’s start...