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Your car is equipped with a locking fuel door to prevent anyone but you from removing the gas cap (for fuel siphoning). Here’s how to open the fuel door and get the gas cap off: Make sure you’re stopped. Roll...
Hello. There can be many causes for a jerking sensation; it could be a fault with the engine, the transmission, suspension, or even the tires. I would recommend hiring an experienced mechanic to diagnose your jerking issue (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-jerks-forward-at-high-speeds-inspection); be sure...
The clogged line caused the evaporator case to flood out. The problem is the blower motor and the blower motor control resistor may of got flooded out with the water and caused them to short out. If you can get...
Any real mechanic can do it. It's a matter of having tools and knowledge of how to do it. Since they are new designs, a lot of guys might not know about that, so they use their information system to...
Sounds like the rear electronic control module (ECM) is failing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/admin/advice/edit/1579). This prevents the determination if the rear doors are closed, and also controls all of the trunk electronics. You can try a used ECM, but the hardware number and...
Hello - this transmission has the filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-does-a-transmission-filter-work) integrated between the valve body, and main case of the transmission. It is NOT serviceable without some disassembly of the transmission, and is not intended for fluid and filter service (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-change-your-automatic-transmission-fluid-by-mia-bevacqua) as...
Hello - this problem will require the fuel system to be completely drained, flushed with fresh fuel and drained, then refilled with fresh fuel. Change the fuel filter AFTER the first flush with fresh fuel to be sure all bleach...
This is a problem likely related to your fuel tank sending unit. The fuel tank sending unit is a small float type component (or sensor) inside your fuel tank that measures the level of the fuel inside the tank. As...
Hello and thanks for writing in. There are a number of things that can cause the motor to over fuel or run rich. When this happens, it is usually related to things like faulty fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement), a failing mass...
Redesigned Redesigned for American buyers, the 2012 Volkswagen Passat is roomier, has more standard features, and costs less than previous models. All that, and you still get everything you look for in a German-built sedan, including the on-road dynamics, power,...
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....