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Without additional information regarding symptoms, this would be very difficult to diagnose. It's not very clear what is happening in this situation. Is the RPM not increasing during idle? is the tachometer not increasing as your car moves? or are...

Timing belts are rubber based products. Rubber deteriorates with age and that deterioration can be accelerated by storage conditions. I have seen belts vended that are 6 years old or older, which is well past a reasonable interval. Consequently, if...

Hello, thanks for writing in. If the car runs fine once it is started, then the alternator should be fine. I would replace the battery because it is not holding a charge. Once it is replaced I would check the...

Hello. It is common for the this engine to use oil and get poor fuel mileage. Unfortunately, it is an inherent property for this model. As for the metal, this is not normal. If there is metal in the oil...

Replacing the starter can be a bit of a tricky job as it is located usually down on the driver's side of the motor underneath the exhaust manifold on the side of the engine block. It is mounted very close...

If one air spring will hold pressure and the other will not, there is an air leak in the part of the system that operates the spring that will not hold pressure. The leak can be in the line between...

Hi there. Tune-up is an outdated phrase that has no true meaning for today's vehicles. Today's vehicles have maintenance schedules that list what needs to be performed at time and mileage intervals. There are many resources available online that may...

You should have the complete fuel system to include the vapor system checked for any leaks. You may have a leaking seal on top of the fuel tank that is leaking vapor that is getting into the passenger compartment. ...

This is a common problem with the Toyota 2AZ-FE engine. The bolts that are referenced are actually the cylinder head bolts. Due to a design flaw, the bolts strip out of the engine block, causing head gasket issues. Toyota released...

Hi there. Yes you could hook up a climate control cluster that has the rear defroster switch and wire the switch in with a slot from the fuse panel as a power on when the key is on. Then you...

There are many options on the market today that only a muffler replacement will improve the sound. You can go on some web sites and they will have sounds of the muffler they have for sale to give you an...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. Inoperative air conditioning can be caused by many possible problems, so it's really difficult to make an estimate without seeing the car. Also making it difficult, is the fact that labor and part quotes...

Hello. It sounds like the weather stripping on the driver's side door is worn out or missing and would need to be replaced. The soft touch pad needs to be replaced as well. I would have the door inspected by...

I would have a technician such as one from YourMechanic do a parasitic drain test on the battery. This is where you connect a amp meter to the battery and pull out fuses until the drain stops to determine where...

Hey there. You will need to not drive the vehicle if it is overheating since you may do engine damage if you overheated it. Have the system pressure tested and leak detected to see if the water pump is leaking...

Hi there. The OEM replacement fuel pump for a 2005 Chevrolet Venture is GM Part No.: 19180125. I think you'll find that if you have one of our professional mobile mechanics come to your location and complete the fuel pump...

Hi there. This happens frequently on this vehicle when there is a loss of power. I usually start by checking the fuses to make sure that none of them failed during the jump. If they are fine then I scan...

Hi there. The issue is the fuel pump relay is malfunctioning and causing the fuel pump to pump to much when it is not demanded. The knocking noise is the fuel going into the cylinders and hydrolocking the cylinders. I...

No, I work on that all the time. It's a very easy job. What you'd want to buy is a valve cover gasket kit that includes rummets for the spark plugs and rounded bolts. Even if you are not a...