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It sounds like this may be related to a faulty throttle position sensor or potentially a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being...

Hi Dee. Thanks for contacting us tonight. You might want to watch this video, to learn how to replace the center brake light.

A number of things can effect a vehicle's ability to start in cold weather. The battery can have enough power to to turn on lights and other accessories, but not have enough power to crank the engine. The engine needs...

Hi Paula. Thank you for contacting us today. If windshield washer fluid has been added to the radiator, even a small amount - it should be flushed. Windshield washer fluid contains soap, which will expand and bubble rapidly when it...

If the clutch is slipping, then a new clutch will most likely need to be installed. The flywheel will need to be inspected and possibly machined, if there are gouges or hotspots. You may want to enlist the help of...

Hello - "the assembly needs to be changed" seems a bit extreme for a fluid leak. I recommend an oil leak inspection performed by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your location, diagnose...

The first thing you'd want to do of course is pull off all the wheels and look for the leaks. But if you have no leaks, yours is the classic sign of a bad brake booster. When brake boosters go...

Billing question sent to CS for replacement cost of the PCV tube and valve cover seal.

You may be having a problem with the throttle control actuator assembly not getting a signal from the ECM, or the actuator module is defective. The cruise control test with the dealer scanner can monitor all the inputs and outputs...

Hello. Thank you for writing in. It would be beneficial to have the diagnostic codes that were pulled from the scan. Have you checked the level of the coolant? You should start there. Make sure that the thermostat is completely...

A few things can cause the vehicle to not move in any gear. Most vehicles today are drive-by-wire. There is no mechanical connection between the gas pedal and the engine. Electronic sensors at the gas pedal signal electronic sensors at...

Combustion temperatures can run close to 2000 degrees. It's not likely that any kind of rubber will survive. Also, the springs would need huge amounts of tension to keep up with the fast movement of the piston and that tension...

Generally, the leaking from the axle shaft area is caused when the boots crack and the fluid is leaked out. The tricky part about identifying this is knowing when the boots actually cracked, when they began leaking and to what...

The first thing you'd want to do is change the thermostat. It is a cheap part, so change the thermostat first to see if this remedies the problem. They often just don't heat to the operating temperature because the thermostat...

The preferred camber setting in the rear for the 1998 Mirage is -0.69 degrees. However, camber in the rear on this vehicle can be in the range of -1.19 to -.19 and still be acceptable. If your camber setting is...

Danny. We appreciate you contacting us and asking questions - but this issue with your Dakota is something that we really can't "guess" at what might be normal or is wrong with your Dakota. Any responsible mechanic would insist on...

Hi. The wires behind the dash may be related, but probably not. The vehicle should be checked for proper spark and fuel delivery when it is acting up. This can be done using a fuel pressure gauge to check for...

Hello. You will need all of the bolts for the intake manifold, intake manifold gaskets, and starter bolts. The bolts must be replaced because they are made from aluminum, and are designed for one-time use. Gaskets should always be replaced...

While it’s important to wear your seat belt and have your seat back in the proper position, it’s just as important to sit in the right position while driving or riding. Sit upright, completely against the back of the...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2002 GMC Savana. If you are getting misfiring, then you should have a Check Engine Light on. The light should be scanned to get the codes to see what cylinders are misfiring....

Depending on the motor you have you may have to support the motor and at the same time lower sub frame to replace the motor mounts. I would recommend getting a mechanic with the capability to replace your motor mounts....