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It used to be very expensive to get a really good welding machine. I use one of these Mig welders that use an inert gas. I bought a decent one for about 400 dollars. They are really good for welding...

If you have a coolant leak, I would address it as soon as possible. A leak in the cooling system can cause the vehicle to overheat, which can cause serious engine damage. I would recommend having the vehicle's cooling system...

In your application, the brake light switch may be integral to the circuit that communicates with the anti-lock brake system as well as the shifter and ignition locks. If the brake light switch has failed, that circuit failure can prevent...

When the problem is happening you should turn the key to the run position to see if theft light comes on and then goes out. If the system keeps the theft light on then you most likely have a bad...

You may be having a communication problem with your key and the theft module. Try a different key to see if the problem continues. If it fixes it with the second key, then replace the key. If it is still...

Hi there. Unless you take apart the motor, the only way to determine the interior details about your motor is to have a dealership look up your engine details by completing a VIN # search. Contact the dealership that sells...

There is a Save Battery Warning that tells you when your battery is reaching the end of its life or if there is something wrong. If the light ever comes on while driving, there are precautions to take. To understand...

You should have your battery and cables cleaned and serviced first. Then have the battery load tested and then if it still turns slow then you will need to replace the starter. You may just have a weak battery that...

The best thing to do is to call Jiffy Lube and have them take care of problem. If they did something wrong and all the oil leaked out then the engine may have damaged internally. Do not attempt to do...

Hello. Adding brake fluid to the system was a great idea. Although it did not turn off the ABS light, you can use that to your advantage. The light means the computer is detecting a problem, and you can scan...

When a paired phone receives a phone call, it will come through the sound system, even if the sound system is currently playing something. To decline the call, press the Phone End button.

I believe that the towing company is correct. Heavy duty trucks get their power brakes hydraulically instead of a vacuum booster like passenger cars. Heavy duty trucks actually get their assist from the power steering pump fluid. So, if your...

If the engine revs up fine, the problem is in your drivetrain (transmission) Check your transmission fluid and add as necessary and see if that helps. If it is extremely low, a leak may be present. Identify and repair leaks...

If the engine had seized because of low oil, you would have heard some excessive engine noise and probably had some overheating as well. In the absence of those signs, your problem may even be something minor. But knowing that...

If the battery is new and charged sufficiently (not all new batteries come fully charged), there should not be any problem starting the vehicle. You may want to be sure all battery cables are properly connected and that the ground...

Hi there. There is only an upper ball joint on the 2002 Lexus GS300. The bottom portion of the knuckle to the wheel hub is attached to a frame member with a pressure bolt and bushing and fitted with a...

I would ask for help from one of the mechanics at YourMechanic. They can come to your location and check what the problem with your fuel lines is and recommend a solution for you.

Hello there. Thanks for writing in about your 2001 Mercedes CLK430. There are a few potential causes for this. Most common would be a fuel pump, battery, battery cable, starter, or ignition switch. Any of those parts could be intermittently...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. Unfortunately the first technician is correct in that this can be cause by a wide variety of issues. Considering that it is intermittent, we can assume that there is either an electrical issue...

Hello. It may be possible to access the solenoid from within the motor, however that would require disassembly of the engine, or at least the valve train. You may be able to access it by removing the valve cover. Regards,...

Hey there, hopefully everyone was safe after this experience. My suggestion would be to have the vehicle towed to the nearest dealer to have the vehicle checked. There has been many possible complaints for this problem with other owners and...

The speedometer is on the right side of your instrument control panel. It tells you how fast you are driving at. The speedometer is a semicircle with numbers on it; the numbers represent the speed in either mph or km/h....