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Power windows is a feature that makes opening and closing doors much easier and more convenient even when you’re driving down the road. Push down on the far left button in the first set of two buttons located on the...

There are many small moving parts inside a lock tumbler. There is a tiny door that prevents water and debris from entering easily. As with any moving parts they need occasional lubrication. There are products made specifically for locks, or...

Hello. I suspect that the motor mounts are the cause of this rattle. Motor mounts are designed to dampen engine movement and vibrational rattles. The dealer recommends inspecting the motor mounts at 60,000 miles and every 20,000 miles after that....

Of course it's difficult to diagnose a noise without listening to it, but it sounds like you're engine is trying to pull air through a passage that is not quite closing up. When the last mechanic replaced the valve cover,...

Hi there. The vehicle sitting only week, should not have caused a grinding noise from the right front wheel upon brake apply. I would assume, the right front brake pads are touching metal to metal (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-pads-replacement). Continued driving will cause...

You should monitor your oil level more often. Your engine may need oil added to it between oil changes. If you have to add 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles it is considered normal. If you have to put...

Hi there - first step is to check for problem codes, whether the Check Engine light is on or not. I suspect you still have a fuel pressure problem when it's hot. Check fuel pressure while starting cold, while it's...

Hi there - your first move would be to carefully sketch or cellphone camera record each coil position, then removed the coil packs. Using a spray tube, hose down the spark plugs with rust penetrant (WD-40, PB Blaster or similar),...

A radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement) and radiator hose (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-hose-replacement) is typically a relatively inexpensive fix, however you may want to consider having an inspection done on the vehicle to be sure there are not other issues that may be present. I would...