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Hi there - unfortunately, this is not a service YourMechanic.com offers at this time. This task is best handled by a collision repair estimator at a reputable paint and body shop. S/he is trained to evaluate visible and not-so-visible damage,...

Hi there. From your description of the noise and when it occurs it sounds like it is coming from the belt. It may be as simple as a worn out belt or one of the engine accessories may be failing....

Hello. If the oil pressure is low then a new oil pump can lessen or eliminate the ticking noise. If the oil pressure is fine and you are still getting noise then you may have a failure in the valve...

You will need to have the local mechanic like one from YourMechanic inspect the vehicle top to see if they can get the vehicle back together. I would recommend checking into another auto upholstery shop to see if there is...

The first thing to do is to see if the transmission fluid is full? If it is full, then you may have an internal transmission problem and will need further diagnosis to determine the cause by a transmission mechanic like...

Hi there. There are a few reasons why your tachometer is not working on your Dart. The tachometer on the instrument cluster may be bad, and the instrument cluster may need to be replaced. There also could be a problem...

The color (black) is just a consequence of "carbon particles" that are normally present in the exhaust flow through the valve. We would need the exact Diagnostic Trouble Code ("DTC" as displayed on the Code Scanner) in order to advise...

Hello there. Anytime you smell gasoline inside the cabin of a car, truck or SUV; it's typically an indicator of a fuel leak. This is a situation that should not be avoided, as although it might seem to be a...

While your car’s message center does provide you with an average reading for your fuel economy measured over time, it can also give you an instant reading on your fuel mileage. Press the Info button until you see MPG. The...

The mechanical connections inside the door may have become worn or misaligned over time. In a few cases, the components just need some lubrication. An experienced mechanic, like the ones at YourMechanic, will able to spot the problem and advise...

Hello, thank you for writing in. When it comes to a misfire on several cylinders, the vehicle is likely struggling with compression. If the issue was fuel or spark related, the engine would have a misfire code on all cylinders....

Hi there. The noise of grinding sounds like a gear that is broken or damaged like a pinion gear in the differential or a drive gear in the transmission. Get a stethoscope for an automotive vehicle and put the probe...

Hey there. You need to try and reset the point gap to .025 and then run the engine again. You should also get a spark tester and see how much power your coil is putting out. If it is not...

If you have a key fob, I would recommend locking and unlocking the doors with that to see if this resolves the issue. If you do not have a key fob, you can try to lock and unlock the doors...

Hello. Brake failure can happen for a number of reasons. The most common is lack of brake fluid. If there has been an ongoing brake fluid leak, the vehicle would have set off the warning light once the level got...

Tires with abnormal wear can make noises going down the road. Defects, improper alignment angles, and broken suspension components can cause this damage to the tires. On another note, a failing wheel bearing is a part that shows its wear...

This may be related to a faulty blower motor or blower motor relay. Occasionally, the blower motor itself will wear out or become faulty working intermittently as the brush contacts inside the motor wear out. The blower motor relay supplies...

The problem sounds like you may have broken a radiator hose for it to lose all the fluid so fast. You will need a mechanic like one from YourMechanic come to you and inspect the leak and identify the leak...

Hi. That's a scary situation you were in. I'm glad you didn't get into an accident. Okay, it seems like the new CX5's have been having transmission issues for the past couple years now. Some of the new transmissions have been...

It depends on how fast it is leaking and what fluid is leaking. It could be power-steering fluid. If it's leaking a little power-steering fluid, it can be so expensive to fix, but you can choose to either have...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. A tear in the air filter can make a fluttering noise. Another possible source of the noise is the DISA valve at the top of the intake manifold. The DISA valve is what controls...

Both of these codes P1610 and P1614 codes are a problem within the theft system and shows lock and key match improper. This can be if the wrong or not programmed key was used. If you are having a problem...

Hi there. It sounds like there may be compression leaking past the cylinder head gasket into the cooling system. Does the vehicle overheat? Has it ever overheated? How does the engine run on a cold start? A good inspection by...