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Sounds like it could be the oil pressure sensor. Have a technician test the sensor to determine if it is bad and if it needs to be replaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-pressure-sensor-replacement). I definitely would not drive it until that is checked because...
Your symptoms are very similar to a vehicle experiencing problems with air metering, or fuel delivery. A clogged fuel filter may sometimes offer enough fuel for idle, but lack the volume to maintain an operating engine. In your case, it...
The oil light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-the-oil-light-on) typically calls for the oil pressure to be tested. You may need to replace the sending unit or fix the cause of the low oil pressure in the engine. The jerking in the engine would depend...
It would be difficult to say the oil change caused the problem unless they did not put in oil, or the engine lost all the oil out of a loose drain plug or filter. Other than that, changing the oil...
Hello. You have covered most of the common parts that fail with the exception of the idle air control valve/module. This is a unit that works similarly to the mass air flow sensor as it regulates the air intake into...
Hi there. Most of the time this is caused by a bad vehicle speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-speed-sensor-replacement). This is a common failure on this vehicle. When the sensor fails it either stops reading or it reads improperly. It can also be...
97 Thousand miles is pretty early for a transmission failure on your car, but not unheard of. Your description of the sound actually made me think of a front wheel bearing, though I wouldn't usually describe a wheel bearing as...
There is probably a filter in the pump and yes the filter could block flow. However, before you consider a plugged filter, inspect the check valves; they will commonly get plugged up or stuck. The pump flow is minimal and...
Hi There, There are a number of things you can do to get tree sap off of your vehicle. First, wash the car immediately followed by using Goof off or another commercial bug removal chemical, all of which are found...
When you consider the Nissan Sentra versus the Nissan Altima, you need to realize that you’re crossing between two different classes of vehicle: the Altima is a mid-size sedan while the Sentra is a compact sedan. The differences between the...
Living Living in the country is a whole different way of living. You deal with rough and uneven roads, mud, snow, rain, and ice and you need a vehicle that can stand up to these kinds of conditions with ease....
Colorado Colorado offers a varied climate depending on where drivers are located. Those in lower elevations see plenty of sunshine all year, while those in the mountain areas can see as much as 300 inches of snow. Due to this,...