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A 2005 Toyota Corolla CE typically sells for around $3,500 if you buy it it privately (that is, not from a used car dealer). That vehicle will get up to 35 MPG on the highway, which is good. Also, because...

Hello Walt, thank you for writing in. To begin, know that the lifespan of the brakes, as well as most components on the vehicle, will vary depending on your driving habits. With that being said, they can last anywhere from...

Hello, thank you for writing in.The best way to determine the cause of the leak is to locate where it is coming from. There are several cooling system components in that area including hoses and the heater core. Both components...

Your MAP sensor is an important input for your computer. It helps determine the load on the engine to calculate the correct amount of fuel to inject. It sometimes takes a few seconds for the vehicle to realize that the...

I have to agree with you. The reason why is that jiggling symptom you are describing to get radio power. There isn't a whole lot else that can explain that. It sounds like you have power but there is a...

It sounds like you may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and...

Hello. If the shifter itself is not moving then the linkage may be binding so that needs to be checked out first. Most of the time the joints in the linkage will cause this when they fail. If the transmission...

I would ask for help from one of the mechanics at YourMechanic. They have the experience and equipment to diagnose exactly why your vehicle will not start.

Backfiring can be caused by a number of faults. If the ignition timing is incorrect either by the distributor being out of alignment or a jumped timing chain, backfires can occur. Also, if ignition wires are crossed / incorrect firing...

These manifolds have 4 bolt holes and may have two bolts and two studs that have nuts with washers.

Hi there. Unfortunately, our mobile mechanics do not provide body work, which replacing a bumper falls into that category. It might be better for you to contact a local body shop to install your bumper, and check other front end...

I've never worked on one of these but the basics should be the similar to other cars. You will need to support the engine using a floor jack with something on it like a block of wood, then loosen the...

Hi, thanks for writing in. The answer is yes. When the oil gets oil and dirty it may start to thicken and cause a sludge to start to build up on components including the oil level sensor. Here is an...

When this situation occurs, the first thing I look for is checking the fuses or electrical relays to the ECU. In general, the most common cause of being unable to connect to the scanner or to the ECU is caused...

Testing to see if the cooling fan works will typically indicate a few things. It may indicate whether or not the cooling fans are coming on at the correct temperatures which may be indicated by a temperature switch that sends...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle originally gave you a code for a misfire. It could have been caused by the spark plugs or a fuel problem. The second code pertains to a low fuel pressure being detected....

If the fuel pump is good, but is not pumping fuel then it is usually due to an issue with the inertia fuel cut off switch. This is located under the dash. It is designed to cut fuel off to...

The rough idle may be caused by a variety of things, but this happens most commonly when the mass air flow sensor or the idle air control module have failed. The mass air flow sensor is responsible for monitoring the...

What you are describing may be a result of a faulty speed sensor, potentially low transmission fluid or a even a faulty transmission control solenoid. As your vehicle travels down the road, the computer analyzes data being sent by vehicle...

Hi there - I believe your master cylinder failure is being misdiagnosed. I believe the problem is with the brake booster - one of the control valves (vacuum?) to be specific. If this valve malfunctions, it could allow much more...

A certified mechanic from YourMechanic could perform a mobile no shift diagnostic right at your location in order to identify the cause. If, as you mention, the shift linkage feels loose there is a possibility of an easy to address...

You can still have a leaking rack and pinion or power steering hose and as long as fluid is full will have steering. Have the system checked to isolate where the leak is and then repair as soon as possible...

You will need to have the engine checked and scanned to access the trouble codes. By doing this you'll be able to see if the engine camshaft variable valve timing actuator is working as intended. Make sure the oil and...