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Oil leak
This suggests you may have a leak resulting from a failing gasket somewhere in your engine. As you know, there are many different places in your motor that are sealed by gaskets. I would suggest narrowing this down by placing...
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My dome light doesn't work - how can I diagnose/replace?
Hello, thank you for asking about your 2005 Nissan Altima. The body control module controls turning on the lights and supplies power to the lights' power saver mode. The body control module would need to be scanned and seek data...
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Car accelerating on its own
Hi. The first thing I would look towards is a problematic accelerator cable. I would recommend checking the accelerator cable for defects, kinks, and miss adjustments. If that is found to be the problem, have the accelerator cable replaced by...
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Need estimate on blown head gasket repair for 1996 s10 4.3 v6
Head gasket replacement sometimes requires machine shop work. If the head and block are not flat within an incredibly tiny tolerance (often .002 inches), it's a waste of time to replace the gasket as it will just leak anew. So,...
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Where is the OK buttom to turn blind spot monitor on or off?
There is no "OK" button, rather you use the "select" button which appears as an arrow indicator that points to the right. The procedure to turn the BSM system on and off, and select the various options, is explained on...
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My 2007 Ford F-150 V6 runs rough and stalls
Hi there - I would check for low fuel pressure. Low fuel pressure could be due to a clogged fuel filter, weak fuel pump, or fuel pump relay with burned contacts (fuel pump won't get adequate power). Dirty or failed...
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car accelerating but no pull
You may have a clogged fuel filter or the fuel pump is low on pressure and these should be checked as well as the computer scanned for failure codes.
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Steering alignment pulling left
You’ve gotten stuck in the ditch on the left side so the odds are that there is a damaged or bent component on that side. If you really hit it hard, a lot of times, you are going to...
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Misfire in number 4 cylinder
If the injector tests good, I would check the voltage at the connector and check for a good ground signal from the PCM. This is often done best with a noid light. They can be purchased from most auto parts...
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Brakes squeak coming to a stop.
The front brake pads are squeaking from the metallic material in the pads when the pads were made at the factory are rubbing on the rotor surface causing the metal to metal squeal. If you do not like the noise...
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Hit a bump at 70 miles an hour, started jerking very badly when stopped, worse when the A/C is on, has trouble changing gears.
You may have a misfiring cylinder. If the spark plug boots are getting oil on them from a leaking valve cover or you have one or more ignition coils breaking down and not firing then this can be the problem....
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Does an air intake manifold have parts that can go out to affect the smog an motor?
Code P0300 relates to a misfire of some kind, which can be caused by any number of things. Engine misfires can be caused by many different problems and are generally caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in...
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Changed transmission filter and now car stutters when accelerating from stop but is fine driving on highway
It may take some time for the new fluid to disperse and you may have erratic shifting but any slippage may be worn clutches inside the transmission and need internal work.
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Buying a new 2017 Mercedez-Benz GLC300. Should I purchase the extended warranty? Also, what about the purchase protection plan?
Hello. I say it's a great idea to go ahead and get the extended warranty as well as the purchase protection plan that covers the wheels tires and etc. Mercedes are great luxury vehicles. They perform well and they always...
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Random gear shifting
Hello, it sounds as if you have a faulty transmission pressure control solenoid or contaminated fluid. Also, the electronic gear shift sensor under your gear shift could be compromised if something has spilled on it. I suggest that you have a...
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Starter removal
Hello. I would need to know which engine that you have in your truck to know the correct removal process for the changing of this starter. If the engine is not cranking, then it may indeed be the starter, as...
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My truck gets bad fuel mileage and smells like gasoline.
It sounds like your engine may be running rich. Something like the EGR sensor could be bad. That would cause you to lose about 3 MPG. I would have a technician, such as one from YourMechanic come and check the...
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How much would it cost to convert a 98' range rover from air suspension to spring suspension?
The suspension would need to be changed over with a kit like at this web site [ http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/9520LB ] The cost for the parts is almost $700 and you are looking at approximately 8 hours labor to install the kit....
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I have a 03' impala it stopped on me a week ago I was told by an8mechanic that it was thw staryer since i had to start it twice in
While I don't wish to cast stones, it doesn't sound like you have been getting very good advice. A car that doesn't start at all is usually the easiest kind of problem to diagnose. It's the cars that only fail...