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Engine vibration at idle is due to either faulty motor mounts or an engine management fault (ignition, fuel, air induction, etc. but also including uneven cylinder compression and mechanical issues) or perhaps a combination of the two. The root cause(s)...

Any kind of water loss is usually not good. You cars performance completely depends on the cooling system. Your vehicle gets too hot, and the engine is destroyed. Do not run the vehicle out of coolant. There is not enough...

Hi Marvin. Thanks for contacting us today. The main cause of over-torquing is using an impact or air wrench. However, the majority of damage occurs when the torqued component is in use, develops heat then cools. In your situation, catching...

That must have been a whale of a pot hole. Your car has an electronic throttle, so you shouldn't have any of the conventional problems with a cable, but I wonder if your accelerator position sensor has been somehow damaged....

Carburetors are devices that through the use of vacuum, mechanically deliver appropriate fuel amounts to an engine. The carburetor has several circuits each with its components. Some of the circuits use tiny holes to route air and fuel. As you...

Have the drive shaft joints and rear axle pinion bearing checked to see if they have excessive play. Also, check to see if you have any broken motor or transmission mounts. This should help narrow down the problem for you....

Hi there. It sounds like a lot going on, but we're here to help. If the throttle is still revving the engine very high at idle, then there may be something either stuck or a vacuum hose is loose. Listen,...

Hello there. Thanks for the detailed description on your inquiry - it really helps us out. Based on what you have indicated, my first assumption would be that you have a loose serpentine / drive belt or a pulley that...

The most likely cause of your leak is the heater core inside of the car's heater case. The leak will come out of the A/C's drain. If you are going to bypass the heater core then I would recommend connecting...

Hi There, This may be caused by a bad shift interlock solenoid, a bad shift cable or possibly a failed brake light switch. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to take a look at...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The charging system is controlled by the PCM (powertrain control module). The module receives input information to keep the electrical system operating, if the voltage goes below 9.0 volts the light will come on...

Hello there, there are a few things may have happened to cause your 2000 Cadillac Catera to overheat. The most common would be a radiator cap failure, air in the cooling system, or the wrong type of coolant. A qualified...

With the information that you have provided, I would surmise that you are describing the signs of an engine misfire. Pulling the diagnostic codes with a code reader will probably show codes that relate to a misfire, and could help...

The most common methods to deal with this situation are to put the key in each door and lock and unlock to reset the alarm. You may need to do this in the trunk or hatch lid as well. The...

Hello. Brakes are one of the more important systems on the car, so they should be repaired sooner than later. Being that there are a few variables here I would say there are two options: 1) Take the vehicle back...

Hi there. A faulty wheel bearing will generally cause a growling noise similar to a chopping or cupping wear on the inner or outer edge of one or more tires. To determine this, the tire on the suspected wheel of...

Hi there: Unfortunately we don't service or provide mechanical advice on motorcycles. Your best bet is to contact a local Royal Enfield specialist to receive the technical advice you're looking to receive. Good luck.

Hi, thanks for your question. If you switched the relay to a different circuit and that circuit works, then the relay tests okay. The fuel pump relay is controlled by the PCM and you would need to scan the computer...

A cooling system rubber hose may begin to leak due to deterioration, or weak hose clamps. Spring-style hose clamps can lose their tension over the years, especially if they have been tampered with during other repairs, or cooling system services....

Oil leaks are common especially as vehicles get older. The smoke you see/smell is from the oil falling on hot metal from the engine running. As the oil burns off you see the smoke and get the odor. Once we...

Given your mileage, and the symptoms you describe, it is likely your ball joints, both upper and lower, are toast. Potholes, braking, and turns cause the worn joints to move out of position, causing the behavior you describe. For lower...

You may have a problem with the wheel bearing that is noisy when you have weight of the vehicle on it. If the noise is a constant grinding noise, then it is most likely the bearing. If the noise is...

Hi there. Unfortunately, it appears that you live out of the United States. Our services are directed to US car, truck and SUV owners. In the United States however, if those prices were USD; that would be fair for replacing...