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Just like engine oil, there are several different types of oil filters for you to choose from to use during an oil change. To choose the proper oil filter for your vehicle. Check the requirements for your vehicle. Buy the...
If your car is equipped with an engine block heater, it provides you with important benefits for severe cold weather (not all models are equipped with a block heater). The heater keeps the engine coolant warm when the temperature drops...
Your vehicle has a fusible link in the wire harness that goes from the main wire on the alternator to the starter. If you had the starter replaced then maybe the wire was not put on the starter. The fusible...
Before you go digging for the starter motor theft deterrent relay, I suggest making sure it is indeed a problem. Check for power at the purple starter solenoid wire while the key is in the crank position. If you have...
Hey there. Starting systems are very simple. If your issue relates to it, it can only be a few things. Let me start with having the starter tested. When you take a starter in to get 'bench" tested, the test...
The Electronic Spark Control module (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electronic-spark-control-replacement) controls the ignition timing keeping the ignition cycle smooth as the various demands of the engine change depending on driving conditions. The compression in a given cylinder is created by tight clearances in the...
Hi There, It is possible that the misfire (depending on how severe) may have produced enough of a jolt in the vehicle to cause the traction control system to detect a change in the stability of the vehicle. The traction...
Hi there. What you are describing is typically an indication of a damaged wheel bearing as opposed to a brake system issue. The wheel bearing is designed to wear out over time and will cause vibrations, shaking and make sounds...
Unfortunately the only way to resolve this issue would likely be to replace the tensioner as well. If tension cannot be relieved from the belt due to a broken bolt the tensioner will have to be removed completely. If the...
The The 2012 BMW X5 is an SUV that offers both utility and ease of driving. The steering is responsive with a good amount of horsepower. If you are looking for a sportier SUV that offers versatility, the BMW X5...
This This enduring Ford classic enjoyed a nearly two-decade run before being discontinued from the retail market with the 2007 model-year being the last. Ever-popular with law enforcement (for whom models continued in production through 2011), and senior citizens, the...