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While your headlights shouldn’t need to be adjusted for a very long time, it’s possible that carrying heavy loads or even minor impacts could affect their aim. This has obvious implications for driving at night or during other times when...
An engine that has a large oil leak runs the risk of internal failure and a very expensive bill, I would not drive the car any further until the leak has been addressed. Sometimes and oil filter can come loose...
If your vehicle is losing power, I would recommend having an engine diagnostic performed by a qualified mechanic. This inspection would run several tests including a scan of your vehicle for trouble codes and going from there depending on what...
Your car is not safe to drive since the air compressor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/air-suspension-air-compressor-replacement) is operated by the same drive belt as the remainder of the engine (serpentine belt). Because the AC compressor has seized, this could cause the belt to lock...
Hi, thanks for writing in. There is no real recommended replacement interval for gas caps. They are one of those "use it until it fails" parts. If you feel your gas cap may be going bad, then it may be...
Hi there. With the limited vehicle description, all I can mention is that the throttle pedal position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-accelerator-pedal-position-sensor-replacement) needs reprogrammed or replaced or the gas pedal cable is out of adjustment and need adjusted (carburetor cars). The throttle is...
Hi There, It sounds like you may have a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor. The problem this can cause may also be compounded when the engine is cold due to the change in air density in cooler weather....
An overheating problem is commonly caused by either an obstruction within the cooling system, or the heater core which reduces the coolant's ability to circulate through the motor and back to the radiator to be cooled. Another cause of overheating...
Hi There, Depending on how severe the leak is or where specifically on the radiator may depend on how the fix may be approached. In some cases the radiator leak may be repaired without replacing the radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement). In other...
While these two vehicles are both certainly cost-effective to drive, they can be difficult to compare due to the Prius’ entry in the mid-size category and the Volt living squarely in the compact car category. Both of these vehicles are...
Buying Buying a used car is rarely a simple process, but if you don’t have kids, you have many more options than those who have to account for additional passengers. There are plenty of choices out there, depending on your...
As As an electrician, you have to haul around wiring, tools and equipment, and tons of supplies. You can’t get by with a small used car, or even a big one. What you probably need is a good used cargo...