Hi there. If you are getting a smell like this in your vehicle then it more than likely has an exhaust leak. Since the vehicle is new you should take it back to the dealer to have this issue looked...
Rebuilt carburetors do, to some extent, come adjusted but the air fuel ratio and idle speed can be more finely tuned to the individual engine. In your circumstance, maybe the adjusting screws vibrated out of position during that first day...
Hi there. Although the creaking noise might be caused by a tie rod wearing out, it's also possible that another steering system or suspension component is faulty and causing the noise. You might want to have one of our mobile...
Hi Damon. Thanks for contacting us today. I've forwarded your inquiry to our sales and service department to see if they can work up an estimate for these services. The problem is that several of these codes indicate a possible...
Hi Derek. Thanks for contacting us today. Any time you remove or loosen suspension components, you risk having the suspension fall out of alignment. However, you should be ok, if you completed this step to align your steering wheel and...
It sounds like your lower control arm ball joint came apart. The fact that it came out is an indication that there is a lot of wear in the front end. You may have also damaged other components like the...
A loud noise (clank, clunk and so forth) upon shifting is sometimes caused by a faulty CV axle, particularly the outer CV joint but there could be contributing factors such as worn motor mounts. Worn motor mounts can also contribute...
Hi there: There are several reasons why your 1996 Dodge Ram might not start when the engine is hot. Some of the common issues include a reduction of volume produced by the fuel pump, spark plugs that are damaged, ignition...
Hello. If the vehicle has a new battery and if it starts with a jump, then you either have a bad battery terminal connection or the positive battery cable is failing. Most of the time, this will occur if the...
If the front brakes are locking it will be one of three possible problems. It can be caused by the master cylinder internal residual check valve stuck causing a higher than normal pressure to stay on the brake system. If...
Hi there - if the noise is a roar that occurs even while on smooth highway, most likely your front wheel bearings are worn out, and need to be replaced. If these noises only occur when turning, or going over...
Hi there. The tire guy was correct. Here is an analogy to consider. Let's that you had a straight stick and that on one end, you have a round wooden block that has a diameter of 6" round. On the...
Hi there. Most of the time, if the battery is good, then the problem is either in the starter itself or the ignition switch. Both are common issues on this vehicle. I usually test for power at the starter...
Hello - the fuel pump in your Jimmy is located inside the fuel tank, and is accessed from the top of the tank. This requires removal of the spare tire, and the fuel tank from the vehicle to replace. For...
If the vehicle is leaking fuel, I would stop driving it immediately, and have it serviced as soon as possible. Gasoline is highly flammable, and therefore it is not safe to drive a vehicle that is leaking fuel. I would...
The most likely failure is the rear end is having problems with internal bearings of the pinion gear. The noise you hear is the gears clashing in the rear end due to the bearings in the pinion gear. The ASB...
It sounds like you may have a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator is responsible for charging the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine turns...
The transmission is reliable and, indeed, I see no transmission related complaints in the NHTSA database for the 2007 Volvo S80. The car overall has a total of only 10 complaints in the NHTSA database which is the smallest number...
A failed positive crankcase ventilation valve may cause an abnormal situation inside the engine that may trigger a response from one or more of the sensors. The best thing to do would be to have the vehicle read and the...
If the engine RPM doesn't change during this jerk, or "transition", it is more likely that the cause is rough or abrupt downshifting. Engine RPM can be logged using a scan tool and your car may be new enough that...
