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The Instantaneous Fuel Economy feature in the driver information center (DIC) displays the fuel economy that your vehicle is currently achieving. To view the Instantaneous Fuel Economy feature, press the MENU button until the DIC displays Trip/Fuel Information Menu, then...
Hello, if the temperature gauge show a high temperature above 220F, this would account for the water coming out of the overflow hose (which I assume is the pipe you refer to?). If driving temperatures were normal, then check to...
The headlights work on a high voltage circuit including relays and fuses for over voltage protection. The vehicle may be experiencing faulted relays or the switch that powers the headlight circuit. I recommend having a technician experienced in vehicle electrical...
You should check to see where exactly the smoke is coming from, it would be helpful to know for this diagnostic. As for why your truck won't go into gear, I suspect you have a transmission fluid leak and it...
Hello. It is common for these cars to have problems with the camshaft gears making noise and causing the Engine Light to come on (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection). If the problem persists, then damage to the motor is possible. It would be a...
It seems that your brake booster (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/vacuum-booster-replacement) is not working well at low speeds. In this case, when the engine is not able to provide proper vacuum, the brake pedal gets hard. Try to press the brake pedal when the...
If the spark plugs are becoming coated with engine oil and there is excessive oil in the exhaust system, then there could be three symptoms to check. Symptoms PCV Valve could be plugged making the engine over pressurize and forcing...
It sounds like you may have overheated the motor as a result of not having enough oil in it. This can happen for a number of reasons such as an oil leak, a failing oil pump or potentially a motor...
It sounds like you may have a fuel supply problem in getting the proper amount of fuel to the fuel injectors. As you know, when you turn the key to on, the fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) is activated and the fuel...
The The Ford Taurus received something of a revival over the past several years, and it has become one of the family sedan staples in the United States. It’s a beautiful and bold looking vehicle that offers a wealth of...
The Hyundai Elantra and the Ford Focus are both offerings in the inexpensive compact sedan category, and both represent some of the best offerings in that class. Compact cars are slightly larger than a subcompact, but smaller than a mid-size;...
One of the best ways to cope with pain at the gas pump is to look at downsizing your vehicle, and today’s compact cars are a great option that allow you to keep the space that you need to move...