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It would appear that your water pump has sprung a gasket leak, and is leaking coolant. As coolant leaks can lead to overheating and engine damage, I would recommend having the leak addressed as soon as possible. A professional technician,...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Vibration and shaking is typically associated with a poor combustion taking place inside of the cylinders. This can be spark, air, or fuel driven. Think of it this way, the vehicle has a constant...

It sound like you got water into some of the electrical connections from the water that is sprayed sideways and from the bottom of some of these car washes. Also, your car was running, which could cause the water to...

When the check engine light (CEL) illuminates, and stays on, you should have the engine problem diagnosed in a check engine light diagnostic. An illuminated CEL means that the computer controlling the engine has detected a fault or faults. If...

A rough idle often times is related to an engine misfire. Engine misfires can be caused by many different problems and are generally caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in some cases, a combination of both. Spark...

As you may know, in cold weather many oils do not move quite as fast as they do in warm weather. The tapping noise you are hearing is likely the result of the motor oil taking longer to get to...

The problem sounds like you either have low fuel pressure or have a clogged fuel filter. have the fuel pressure checked and if it is good the try replacing the fuel filter to see if this fixes the problem. Also...

Shaking or vibrating may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Other things such as a faulty idle air control valve may cause the engine idle to drop below the normal...

Hello - an engine misfire can be caused by ignition issues (bad spark plugs, plug wires, coils, or ignition module), or by fuel issues (clogged or leaking fuel injectors). I would recommend an engine misfire inspection by a mobile, professional...

Hello, the clutch system has a hydraulic and mechanical operation. You could have two issues. The hydraulics assist in releasing and applying the clutch. There is a pressure plate that reacts to the clutch pedal, if the pressure plate has...

It sounds like you may be having an issue with your powertrain control module. The powertrain control module is the computer that controls your engine and transmission. Based on the error readings that you have given, it sounds like the...

Hi there. It definitely could be a transmission mount. However, it could also be an engine mount. There is a tremendous amount of stress placed on the mounts during vehicle use. When the mount becomes weak and/or fails, it allows...

The most likely cause of this problem is the stereo. Check to see if the issue is only with certain speakers or channels, or if it's with all the speakers at the same time. As long as the radio has...

Given the number of symptoms that you have described, there might be more than one basic underlying cause of the poor operation. Also, mechanical failure such as poor cylinder compression and/or sticking valves would have to be ruled out. Generally,...

P0172 means too much fuel or, conversely, too little air, is being supplied and thus the air fuel ratio is sub-optimal. Other causes of this code setting, that are not reflected in your list, include a dirty mass air flow...

Hello! This can depend on a variety of factors, but specifically, your driving style can cause this. If you tend to drive harder than normal - meaning you tend to transfer a lot of power through the clutch by...

Hello. It sounds like the starter relay might be bad and is causing the starter to stay on, which is the clicking noise that you are hearing. There could also be a problem with the starter solenoid. The problem you...

The amount you have to shell out at the pump can be staggering, particularly if your car is a daily driver. Knowing how to improve your fuel economy will cut down on the shock to your bank account. Here are...

Hello - the fuel pressure regulator is located directly behind the thermostat housing (radiator hose attachment end). There is an upgrade kit for this component to raise fuel pressure (Ford#3C3Z-9T517-AG IH #1843065C98). If you need assistance, I would recommend a...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. Simply put, no, the pads will not necessarily be infinity brand. While there are many manufactures of brake pads that will make replacements for your vehicle, you can get brand name replacements from...

Sometimes when the battery drops in voltage and it is disconnected the anti-theft system becomes activated and key codes get cleared when battery is reconnected. The first thing to do is turn on key to see if theft light is...

Hi there. Deciding to replace or repair your vehicle is a decision you'll have to make. From the description you have provided, it may be that the only problem is a bad battery. When a battery has a sulfur smell,...

Try to rotate the tires to see if the noise changes on your 2004 Ford E-350 Econoline. I have had many noises caused by uneven tire wear, alignment issues, or lack of tire rotations. You already replaced all the other...

Hello. Thank you for writing in. The first thing we need to clarify is if the actual plastic lever that turns on the switch loose, or is the switch inside of the clock spring (wiring inside the steering wheel) loose?...