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If you are having rough idles only and engine runs good above idle then have engine mounts checked since they will cause engine vibration and think it is running rough. If okay then have a mechanic check computer sensors and...

Hello. If you are losing oil, it is either leaking or being burned. The causes of burning oil would be faulty piston rings that allow the oil to blow by into the combustion chamber or bad valve guide seals that...

Hi there. Before we assume the root cause of the problem, there needs to be a proper diagnosis performed. There is nothing more costly than replacing parts that are not needed or a misdiagnosis resulting in unnecessary parts being replaced....

There is not much of a break in period needed for your vehicle. But, there are a few things you can do to ensure that you start your vehicle working properly. To break in your vehicle. Do not drive...

You can test the fan motor by applying power directly to the fan plug terminals (observe polarity, based on the wiring diagram). If the fan runs on 12 volts applied directly, the problem is in the control circuit, which you...

If the transmission is slipping then you would need to have the transmission pressure tested to see if the transmission needs to be overhauled due to bad internal clutches or torque converter.

Hi there - your mechanic was being straight with you. The fuel filter is attached to the fuel tank on the S. African models, with a seal in between the filter and tank. Getting a proper fit on re-assembly in...

Hi - check your vehicle's fuel pressure when running, and under load. Your comment regarding "fuel trims ...erratic" gets my attention. If the pressure is not correct, check the fuel pump relay (possible burned contacts) and fuel pressure regulator. If...

Hi there. The code 12 is for your distributor has no reference. When the engine gets hot, the secondary circuit on the ignition coil gets hot and will not work. I recommend replacing the ignition control module and then recheck....

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle is telling you the transmission shift solenoid is malfunctioning. This may be due, and is most often due, to a bad transmission shift solenoid. The wiring to the solenoid and the TCM...

That was smart to check fluid levels under the hood before your trip. I'm not sure you could've done anything else to prevent this breakdown. It sounds like you are describing a transmission failure on the Quest. A mechanic with...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. There needs to be some more information gathered before we can make any type of diagnosis. We need to know if this happens at idle, while accelerating, and or if it happens constantly....

Hello. This is the first sign of a bad throttle body. This is a common failure on this vehicle. When the throttle motor or position sensor fails this occurs as the computer can no longer control the throttle. Most of...

It is possible that this could be normal depending on how severe the noise is. I would recommend taking the vehicle back to the place that you bought it and explain the situation to them. If there is an issue...

If the charging system was working properly the voltage would of been steady after disconnecting the jumper cables. The battery should be charged and tested first or it could be shorted causing the charging system to short out. If battery...

Hi Jonathan. Thanks for contacting us today. I'm not quite certain what specific locking feature you're referring to with your 2008 Honda Civic. Most instructions for setting or making changes to electronic control features can be found in your owner...

I'm guessing you mean there is no power to the fuel pump sending unit. With the ignition switch in the crank position, power flows through a fuse to the fuel pump relay. The powertrain control module (PCM) then closes this...

There are no fuel system cleaners or additives that will unclog, or restore, a catalytic converter. Although a scan tool can reveal some data about converter operating conditions there are other tests that must be performed to determine if the...

If the transmission will not go into reverse or roll back then it is inside the transmission clutch bands worn out or the reverse band servo piston is not moving. Have a transmission specialist test the transmission pressures to see...

Your vehicle should have a vacuum diagram sticker under the hood somewhere. This should be the same sticker that says the engine size. This will normally tell you where all of the vacuum lines are located and what is connected...

The low pressure light is your oil pressure for the engine and if you loose the oil pressure to all the internal bearings can cause major engine damage. You will need to have your engine checked to see if this...

The first question you should ask, is why the terminals were melting in the first place. This is a sign something is wrong and this issue needs to be corrected, or the new battery may meet a similar fate. It...