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That's not a high mileage yet, but if you want to, I'm personally a fan of Castrol oil. I use normal Castrol oil and my Toyota’s got 265,000 miles on it. I still use the normal oil. I haven't switched...

Hello there, A few different items can cause oil consumption. The most common is oil leaks, valve stem seals, PCV faults, or engine mechanical issues. Porsche 911's are known to have some oil consumption that is considered normal due to...

The alternator may not be charging even though it is remanufactured. The charging system main fuses may also be blown and would need to be checked. I recommend you have a mechanic, like ones from YourMechanic, come by and inspect...

Hello. If the stalling condition is reproducible, it will be easier to diagnose. The first thing to be done is to scan the vehicle for codes and data. There are many reasons for a stalling condition, like fuel pressure, vacuum...

The most common cause of that vehicle not starting is the battery. The battery should be load tested to rule out that problem, then the next most common problem is the fuel pump. I would have a technician from YourMechanic...

If you have oil all over the engine bay, it's possible that there's just a valve cover gasket leak which is a fairly common repair done on many vehicles as they get older. As far as the tires it's possible...

The outside door handle is made of plastic and can be broken apart until you can get to the lever with a pair of needle nose pliers. Make sure the door is unlocked at the time you pull up on...

Hello, thank you for writing in. To remove the key from the ignition, you are going to want to disconnect the battery. The electronic sensors that register you are in park and allow the key to come out are not...

The most common cause for the lights to stay on is the brake light switch. I recommend that you have a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, come by and run an inspection to diagnose your brake light issue.

First you need to remove the three bolts holding in the starter and then on back side remove support bracket off of back of starter. the starter will ten be able to be removed.

Hello. If your engine will not crank the most common cause is the battery. The battery should be load tested to see if it is bad. If the battery is fine, then I typically test for voltage at the small...

The engine requires spark, air, and fuel to start and run. If spark or fuel aren't present, it will not start. If the fuel pump was replaced for being faulty, the presence of fuel should be checked for first. If...

Those Infinitis are electronic nightmares. All of that AC system is run by the computer. If you jump it and it works, watch my video. I even have a video "how to fix your AC system cheaply." Just get...

Hello. I assume that it is stuck in the Park position. There is an electric solenoid that is actuated by the stop lamp switch to let it shift out of Park. With that said, I suggest having someone stand at...

While your Securicode® keypad system offers a handy way to get into and out of the vehicle without having to use the key or remote to lock and unlock the doors, it’s a potential weak spot for thieves. Ford built...

Hello. It would appear that these 2 problems may perhaps need to be addressed separately. If these problems began after you replaced a sensor, then it may be possible that the problems are related to the repair. I would recommend...

Greetings. Your described symptoms sound to me as the cause might be a broken engine or transmission mount. Gasoline engines generate a lot of torque and the mounting system keeps the engine and transmission under the hood! A weak or...

Your concern sounds like your serpentine belt. After time corrosion and/or rust can build up in the grooves of the pulleys and the belt causing such a sound to be produced. The tensioner should also be inspected for proper operation,...

Hello. If the alternator is not charging the battery then it may be failing. There are other problems that can occur such as bad battery connections or a failing battery cable. If the car has the wrong battery in it...

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 bruch contacts inside the motor wear out. The blower motor relay supplies...

AC is a complicated system. Many things are involved in turning the compressor on. Your problem could stem from low refrigerant, an electrical issue, or a mechanical problem with the clutch or compressor. I recommend having a certified technician, such...

Hi there. The serpentine or drive belts have nothing to do with the timing belt on the car. It depends on the tensioner that was installed, either the drive belt tensioner or the timing belt tensioner. I recommend seeking out...

There was a recall back in the early 90's for this problem. The cause was the fuel pumps would use the fuel and then return it to another tank through the switching valve and the fuel pumps. The repair was...

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