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You may have a clogged filter and should try having a transmission filter change and fluid replaced to see if it fixed the problem first before having the transmission further diagnosis done.

If the engine swap was for a "complete", 100% assembled engine, the gaskets (oil pan and valve cover) are already in place. If the engine swap was a complete rebuilt (re-manufactured) engine, you needn't worry about leaks at the oil...

Hi JagJoe. Thanks for writing in to YourMechanic.com. Unfortunately, replacing engines is not a service we offer - or within our scope of repairs. I would recommend searching on Google for a local engine replacement shop or service shop that...

From your description I believe that there may be a problem in the rear differential of your vehicle. More specifically the pinion bearings. It sounds like they may have gone bad and this has caused excess movement in the drive...

According to service prodedures, it calls for about 3.9 hours to complete this job which includes replacing the a/c compressor as well as the refridgerant in the system.

Kia Optimas are known to have issues with their sunroofs, so you can rest assured it is not just you. Your concern with the rubber lining may actually be a quick repair. Sometimes the rubber slides out too far and...

When a paired phone receives a phone call, it will come through the sound system, even if the sound system is currently playing something. To decline the call, press the Phone End button.

Hello. It does seem that you have several issues here. First, get your headlights aligned properly, but have a qualified technician investigate the electrical issue; some could be related to accident damage, poor or missing ground wires, or items that...

Hi Clifford. Thanks for contacting us today. Based on your description, it sounds as if you've got a few air bubbles trapped in the brake lines. This is rather common with brake conversion projects, as it can take quite some...

The check engine light indicates that there is likely something wrong with the engine or transmission in your vehicle and will usually come on in conjunction with the vehicle going into the reduced power mode. This happens when the vehicle...

Without additional detail as to what the issue is that you are experiencing, this may be tough to diagnose without physically inspecting the vehicle or taking it for a test drive. As you may know the speed sensors on your...

Hi there. There are 3 different mounts used for your vehicle. There is a left engine mount and a right engine mount and a transmission mount. Both the engine mounts are the same and the transmission mount is flat and...

Hi there. Today's modern cars, trucks and SUV's are much more complex than older vehicles. As such, there really isn't a general "tune-up" service. Instead, manufacturers have created recommended maintenance service, which is unique for each make, model and year....

I believe that the towing company is correct. Heavy duty trucks get their power brakes hydraulically instead of a vacuum booster like passenger cars. Heavy duty trucks actually get their assist from the power steering pump fluid. So, if your...

If you have a coolant leak, I would address it as soon as possible. A leak in the cooling system can cause the vehicle to overheat, which can cause serious engine damage. I would recommend having the vehicle's cooling system...

Hello, It sounds like you may have a failing wheel bearing on the driver side of the vehicle. It is not uncommon for one side to fail prior to the other side. A wheel bearing will usually fail due to...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. Unfortunately the first technician is correct in that this can be cause by a wide variety of issues. Considering that it is intermittent, we can assume that there is either an electrical issue...

Hey there, hopefully everyone was safe after this experience. My suggestion would be to have the vehicle towed to the nearest dealer to have the vehicle checked. There has been many possible complaints for this problem with other owners and...

The problems will be two different ones unless the failure code is for loss of fuel tank vapor pressure. I would recommend having fuel leak fixed first and then having the computer scanned for the failure code to see what...

Rough idle is typically fuel and/or ignition system related assuming that there are no mechanical problems with an engine such as uneven or low cylinder compression. The problem is diagnosed, in part, using a real time scanner which reports a...

It is possible to have the tire plugged or patched unless it is a run flat tire. Most manufacturers do not recommend repairing run flat tires. Any tire retailer or dealership can advise you if the tire can be repaired....

A rough idle indicates that your engine is misfiring. There are many reasons why a car would misfire. It could be a bad ignition coil or spark plug. It could also be a bad control module or wiring issue. If...