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All vehicles have serviceable fuel filters, in fact your vehicle has 4 or more such filters. That is, EACH fuel injector has its own miniature filter basket so there are 4 potentially pluggable filters right there. There are some obvious...

From your tax dollars, and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, the 2004 Mazda 6 has 0 Recalls and 0 Technical Service Bulletins - which all manufacturers are required to report for serious problems. The 2004 Hyundai Elantra has 5...

Hi, other owners have had similar issues with their audio. On closer inspection, the amplifier had usually blown out and needed to be replaced. I would recommend taking this to the dealership as it may be covered by warranty.

Hello and thank you for your question. Air bags are a useful safety feature. If you live in a jurisdiction where auto inspections are mandated, the vehicle might fail inspection if any essential safety equipment is non functional. If you...

Hello! There is likely an issue wth the oil pressure sensor causing the flashing Oil Light. I suggest having a technician test the sensor by the use of a multimeter. Also, be sure to have the oil level checked; a...

Hello. It may be possible that the computer is programmed to delay shifting when the vehicle is cold, in order to help warm up the vehicle faster. Once the vehicle warms up, however, shifting should return to normal. If the...

Hi there - great diagnostic work! At this point, having identified which circuit is causing the drain, you will need a wiring diagram that identifies what other devices are on this circuit (clock, underhood light maybe?), and could be drawing...

The MyKey feature allows you to program certain keys. These keys restrict certain driving functions to promote safe driving. To create a MyKey. Press the Setup button until you see “Press Reset to Create MyKey.” Press the Reset button....

You did great in finding the nail in your tire in the first place; usually the problem goes undetected and can cause serious issues. Before the vehicle is driven, the tire pressure must be at the proper inflation level. I...

Hi There, This may be a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you’re going down the road, the car’s computer analyzes data being sent by vehicle speed sensors and engine speed sensors. Based on...

Hi there. In order to provide you with any tips or advice, we need to know your year, make and model of car. However, you should find bluetooth settings instructions in your owner manual in the glove box of your...

Hi Kara. Thanks for contacting us tonight. When you replace one motor mount, it is best practices to replace them all at the same time, as the others will quickly break if not replaced.

The oil leaks should be pinpointed in a leak diagnostic. If oil is leaking at the head gasket, the head has to be removed but prior to placement of a new gasket the head and block have to be very...

If you smell gas, there can be a leak in a number of places. All the fuel lines should be carefully inspected to make sure they are secure and undamaged, all the way up to the fuel injectors themselves. Even...

If the issue you are describing relates to the vehicle's ability to remain idling once the engine is started, you may have a dirty or faulty idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as...

The windshield wiper system uses a small electric motor to move the wiper arms that you see on the windshield. That electric motor is controlled through a switch, relay, fuse, and wiring. One, or more, of those electrical components has...

Hi Brett. Thanks for sending us your question today. The first thing I'd do is refer to Jeep's repair and service manaul, to determine if they recommend any specific tools or procedures for this job. The heater core coolant tubes...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle has detected an issue with the electronic throttle system. The system is designed with sensors and monitors that let you know when there is an issue, and the send you into "limp...

Hi Antwan. It appears your question got cut off about the recall on your Honda. If you could, please write back and describe your question so we can give you the best possible advice. Thanks.

You need to look on the side of your spare tire for speed and miles limits that you should drive on the spare tire you have. Some space saver spare tires limit your speed to 50mph and limit miles you...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The scheduled maintenance for the vehicle should be located in your owner's manual, and you should compare that list to the quote. Without knowing what issues they may have found, its hard to tell...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The best option is to recreate the noise and pinpoint where it is coming from. You can do a bounce test to test the suspension components. Go to each bumper and press down on...

Hi there. Depending on where you live, one of our mobile mechanics might be able to complete the wheel bearing replacement (click this link to submit a quote request) for your Subaru Outback. I would recommend that you have all...