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Hi! At your mileage the pads and rotors have of course been replaced or serviced before. It is likely due for another brake appointment. If the brakes are presenting issues it is not something that you should wait on. Waiting...

The lower radiator hose goes to the water inlet on the engine block. If there is a problem with any of the radiator hoses, or any part of the cooling system please feel free to request any of the cooling...

When the radiator hose was broken, did the vehicle overheat and did it overheat bad enough to cause a failure of the cylinder head gasket? When the new hose is replaced, air must be purged from the system and you...

Hi there. These repairs that were done are fairly normal for this vehicle. It is very common for this car to have issues with these systems with age. I am actually a little surprised that there were not more issues...

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...

Hi there. Open the hood and check all around the engine compartment for something to be loose. When you hit the guardrail, the vehicle may have jolted hard enough to dislodge something and make something in your engine compartment move...

In order to know if there is additional hub damage then you will need to disassemble the hub and inspect bearings and races. If bearings are bad then it may damage the hub.

Is your car a manual or automatic transmission? Depending on which your vehicle is you could have very different problems. Your gear shift linkage could be broken, or there may be a problem with the transmission itself. Unfortunately, without more...

Yes. This will replace your existing filter and housing. If you need help with this, a professional from YourMechanic can come to you to replace or install the air intake for you.

Hi there - if position 5 of your VIN is a "J", it is 4WD. If position 5 is a "T", it is 2WD.

Hello. I would recommend taking the car to have the alignment checked. Sometimes when the car is not properly aligned this can cause a shaking effect. At the same time, you may also want to have the wheels and tires...

It could be that one or more motor mounts is getting tired. The Motor mounts are rubber to metal brackets, some of them have fluid capsules and they keep the engine in place while isolating the car from the normal...

The two transmissions are the same except with different gear ratios inside. Make sure the two transmissions have the same electrical connections before swapping them. The connectors will be different if the two transmissions are different years.

It seems as if the timing belt replacement may have an effect on the engine's ability to run properly. If black smoke is being emitted from the exhaust, this is another indication that the engine could be out of time....

A failure of the electrical system can come from a loose or broken connection at the battery or an alternator failing to maintain the charge. You may want to hire a second source for another opinion and maybe another estimate...

You need to have the brakes checked before you drive the vehicle anywhere. It sounds like you have a leaking brake caliper on the right side and lost fluid. It would be best to have an expert scope this out...

Sounds like you may have a misfire or transmission is not shifting. I suggest having the computer scanned for stored codes to get a better idea of what is going on. If you need to contact a mechanic like one...

Hello...if it is a shift solenoid, that electronically controlled valve is in the transmission "valve body". Often, the part can be replaced without removing the transmission. However, the valve body might have to be removed. This is a fairly typical...

I would have a technician tune the car up and replace the spark plugs and coil packs. That is the code for misfire and coil pack problems. Code p01297 is a code for the map sensor. You could have a...

First, the EGR tube rusted away will cause excessive air to get into the exhaust and cause the O2 sensors to read erratic. The main reason you most likely have a mass air sensor that is not reading correctly for...

Hey there, thanks for writing in. The brake booster has a bad vacuum supply or the booster internal vacuum valve is bad and the booster needs replaced. The complete brake system should be checked and diagnosed by a mechanic to...

The cost to repair the system is highly dependent on exactly what is wrong and that can only be determined after a diagnostic is performed. If a wire has come loose, the cost to repair will be quite low. If...

Hi there: On a four cylinder or small six cylinder engine, accelerating the engine past 4,000 RPM on a consistent basis is not a good idea. The power band on lower gears tops out around the 4,500 to 5,000 RPM...

Hello. There are quite a few things that you should do. The extent to which you do them will depend on need as you prioritize it with the budget you have. After replacing the starter, you will also want to...

The ignition switch is damaged and needs replaced. The contacts inside the ignition switch is are shorting out with itself. This is why the switch has to be in a specific position to release the shift interlock solenoid. If you...