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If you have a severe coolant leak from the water pump, I would recommend replacing the water pump in order to resolve the leak prior to doing any other repairs. I say this because it is possible that the water...

Hello. Thank you for writing in. Do not assume right away that you have blown a head gasket. When the cooling system overheats and throws coolant all over the engine bay, every hot part of that engine will create steam....

Hello - I would re-check the problem codes first. A failed transmission range sensor usually will not turn the starter unless it determines the car is in Park or Neutral. the problem is likely something else. Check fuses to be...

Hi Tyler. Thanks for sending the question tonight. If you've just replaced a battery (like in the last 24 hours) then I would suggest checking the battery cables for corrosion or check your ignition relay. If the battery was replaced...

It is a possibility that the engine performance issues may have been caused by a problem when it putting the pieces back together, however, the trouble codes seem to point to different issues. Both codes are related to the oxygen...

Hi Alex. Cracking noises are typically caused by metal to metal contact or a bushing that is pinching between metal components. On the front suspension, there are a few possible sources including steering stabilizer bar bushings, tie rod bushings, lower...

If you overheated the engine and have a blown head gasket then coolant may have filled the cylinders and caused it to lock up. You will need to have spark plugs taken out and see what cylinder are full of...

Hello. If the manual clutch does not have very much resistance and you are having trouble shifting into First Gear and Reverse, the clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder need to be replaced. These components work together to allow the...

Hello. I don't know how often you check your oil level, but I would certainly check it now. Turbo-charged engines consume a bit more oil during an oil change interval than non-turbo engines, and it's possible your oil level is...

If the vehicle has less power and does not run correct and seems louder than it should can be caused by the air filter clogged or the catalyst is clogged. It can even be loss of fuel pressure and clogged...

Hi there. Check the fuel system to the vehicle and see if the injectors need cleaned. Also, check the engine for any vacuum leaks. A vacuum leak will cause the engine to hesitate and not fire all the cylinders properly....

The "technique to get it out" depends on exactly where it is. There is sometimes a possibility of a foreign item safely staying in place but admittedly in a transmission that is a speculative proposition. At any rate, there are...

Odds are that your A/C system has a leak somewhere. If it needed refrigerant in the first place, then you added some and it's blowing warm air again, that's a fairly good indication of a refrigerant leak. The best solution...

The noise is most likely related to the operation of the turbocharger. Your vehicle is new enough that any malfunction would be covered by the warranty. To obtain confirmation that the noise is normal you can request warranty assistance from...

Mechanics usually check tires with a tread depth gauge that measures in 1/32 of an inch. Depending on the tire it can be manufactured anywhere between 8/32 to 13/32 of an inch of tread. Tires become unsafe and illegal, depending...

If for some reason you wish to remove the head restraints, then you will have to visit a dealer or a mechanic. Because the head restraints are an important safety feature in your seats, you cannot remove them yourself.

The hoses are collapsing due to the radiator cap and passage to the overflow is clogged. The cap needs to be replaced and the passages to overflow cleared. If the thermostat is not opening then replace it also. Make sure...

If the code is P0708, the causes might be a misadjusted transmission range sensor, a faulty transmission range sensor, or damaged or disconnected wiring that is associated with the transmission range sensor. The sensor should be tested prior to condemning...

The battery should be carefully evaluated in a load test. Batteries are very important. If the battery only has a marginal pass on the load test you should just simply install a new battery to reduce diagnostic headaches. Once you...

The first thing you want to do is change the PCV valve because they often stick on this model and suck oil and burn. It could be a simple thing--five bucks. If that doesn't fix it, change your engine oil...

Pumping on the gas does not do anything with a fuel injected car. Try just holding gas pedal at 1/4 throttle and see if it starts better? As far as the hard start if coolant went all over engine you...