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Hi! If it has never run right since the engine replacement I suggest rechecking every connection on every sensor. Take them off one at a time, inspect closely, and put them back on. I would also want to see fuel...

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 1998 Oldsmobile LSS. The first thing to have checked in a situation like this is the transmission fluid level. Using the directions laid out in the owner's manual, inspect the transmission fluid...

It's possible that the water pump that was installed is faulty. The best way to determine this is to use a mechanic's stethoscope and use it on different areas of the engine to determine where the sound is coming from....

Hi Joyce. Thanks for contacting us today. If an engine stalls while driving and will not start-up again, it's usually caused by a fuel system or ignition timing component. If the fuel pump is new, then it's likely that a...

Check fuse number 2 and 51 and 18, 22 and 28 to see if all are good. If still not working then seek professional mechanic like one from YourMechanic to do further diagnosis.

Hi there. From your explanation of the problem it sounds like you are experiencing the onset of a transmission failure. A mechanic would drain the fluid from the transmission and inspect it for metal or debris in the fluid which...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. Sometimes the gas cap vent tends to get stuck shut making the fuel system go into a vacuum. Check the gas cap for the seal to ensure that it is sealing. Make sure...

I would first verify that the vehicle has a drain above 200 milliamps by disconnecting the battery's negative cable and putting an amp tester between the post and clamp. The test should be done correctly by having the tester...

Your car’s Intelligent Key™ allows you to start the car without the need for a physical key. However, the system isn’t foolproof. It requires that your Intelligent Key™ be programmed and have a good battery. The Intelligent Key™ insertion indicator...

Hi there. In most cases when a fuse continues to pop, it's due to an electrical short somewhere in the system or component in which it is powering. This could be due to a faulty electrical harness connection, exposed wire...

Hi there. What you are describing is commonly associated with an internal problem in the throttle body or a vacuum leak. However, it is also possible that you have a problem with air fuel ratio sensors or ECM is sending...

First of all, I don't see that your vehicle is equipped with an inertia switch. Secondly, even if it were, it would not cause the problem you are having. A tripped inertia switch would prevent power from getting the fuel...

This may suggest the transmission synchros may be wearing out. Your transmission has small gear synchronizer rings that help to move the transmission in and out of the various gears. When these begin to wear out, you may notice a...

Hi there. If you've never completed this type of repair, I wouldn't recommend attempting it unless you have a few things. First, purchase a service and repair manual for your Mazda 5 as it will give you detailed steps that...

Given the age and mileage, you might want to start with a basic cylinder compression test to see what the mechanical condition of the engine is. Although there are many possible causes of the power loss you are describing, a...

Hello, It sounds like you may have a bad fuel pressure regulator or potentially a leaking or faulty fuel injector. I would suggest having an expert from YourMechanic come to your location to run a fuel pressure test to determine...

Hi there. Trying to diagnose a smell remotely is very difficult as it's hard to describe what something smells like. However, in some cases, when a vehicle is stored, excessive dust or, if in moist areas, mold or fungus can...

I am not aware of a change over of the brake booster from a vacuum style to an electrical style. This may be a new recall that I am not aware of, and I cannot comment on an ongoing recall...

Your car has an aluminum oil pan. They can not be repaired. Driving with an oil leak isn’t safe. Oil can catch fire if it leaks on the exhaust. If you car is cranking, but not starting, there is a...

Hello. A bad axle shows up in a few ways. A visual inspection would first tell you if there is a broken and leaking boot on the axle. Though a boot can be replaced I usually replace the axle. They...

Hi there. There may be two possibilities here for the P0430 code. The fact that the new bolts were installed can cause the computer to read differently so it may just need to adapt and reset. It is also possible...

This can be caused by a number of things. If it is hard to start and acts like this if it is usually fuel related. I usually start by scanning the computer for codes. If there are codes present, then...

There should be an emissions control label in the under hood area with a diagram showing the two connections. Sometimes it is on the underside of the hood. If there is no label, when the pump is powered on, simply...

Hi there. Check the ignition system to see if the spark plugs have wet fuel on them. If they have fuel on them, then check to see if the spark plug wires are good and have any burn spots. Check...

Hi there - sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it sounds like the timing belt has possibly jumped a cog or three, or somehow the camshaft timing was somehow set incorrectly. If the timing belt tensioner was...