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Hi. If your car is leaking oil I would first try to determine exactly where the leak is coming from, as to ensure that the correct repair is made. Any professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic, should be able...

Yes it does mean you have coolant leaking from somewhere. You will need to have the system pressure tested to locate the leak and then a repair can be done. I would also recommend replacing the thermostat with the needed...

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A misfire on cylinder 7 could indicate that you have a problem with your ignition system. I would have a technician perform a tuneup on the car replacing the spark plugs and wires and see if that does not clear...

Hello there. It sounds like you have a few things going on. If there is no power to the DLC connector, then the code readers are not able to read codes stored in the ECU. The most common cause of...

You should have a mobile mechanic like one from YourMechanic do a pre-purchase inspection of the vehicle so you can make a better informed decision on the purchase of this vehicle or any other vehicles you are considering on purchasing....

Hi there. From the description you have given, your vehicle's front end wobble should be diagnosed and repaired before, something breaks. Your safety is priority one. Assuming, whether it is 2wd or 4wd, it could be worn ball joints. It...

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...

This may very well be a bad thermostat as this is often a common culprit of many overheating issues on most cars. The thermostat regulates the coolant flow in and out of your car's engine. When this is stuck open...

Hi. You did not mention if you had an automatic or manual transmission. This can be caused by two different problems. The first cause could be that the transmission mounts allow movement of the transmission and knocks it out of...

This is possibly a sign of an intake air leak creating a lean fuel condition. When this happens, this causes an imbalance in the air/fuel mixture inside the cylinder causing the misfire, which can also cause the engine idle to...

You will need to be a little more specific on what the problem is you are having? Is the engine turning over at normal speed when turning to start but engine just takes too long before it will start? This...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2006 Honda Odyssey. If you just paid a dealer to replace the starter, then have that dealer check the problem out again. I have seen rebuilt parts fail soon after replacement. If...

Check the turn signal switch and see if its sticking in place. A bad turn-signal switch may interrupt the brake light circuit and cause the brake lights to not function. Also a broken wire to or from the brake light...

The A/C drain water may be running down and getting into the transmission solenoid shift connector, causing erratic shifting issues and giving check transmission codes. Ford has come out with Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 9-22-15, dated 11/16/2009. The TSB instructs...

I would suggest checking the timing and checking for vacuum leaks. Misfiring is typical when the timing is not accurate as it relays inaccurate orders to your car's ignition system. Vacuum leaks can also cause this as they can create...

Hello. This can be caused by a few different things. Most of the time this is caused by a dirty or failing throttle body. Most of the time the throttle body gets dirty internally and the throttle plate gets stuck....

While coolant in the oil is usually sign of a blown head gasket, its possible intake seals have started to corrode and leak coolant into the crankcase. I would recommend a certified mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, do a cylinder...

Your climate controls have three different air flow modes: face level (air is directed towards the face), floor level (air is directed towards the feet), bi-level (air is directed towards both the feet and the face), floor/defrost level (air is...

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.

YourMechanic can replace the ECM/PCM on your vehicle if a diagnostic has determined that it has failed. However, please note that PCM's rarely are the cause of a no start condition and thus all other potential causes should be investigated...

This sounds like a direct short to ground. The fuses are blowing to protect the battery and vehicle electronics. This needs to be looked at immediately to prevent damage of any other vehicle electronics and damage to the new battery....

The first thing to check would be the shifter cable and adjustment, and check the computer for transmission codes, especially range sensor codes. If the computer does not know the car is in “drive”, it will not activate the proper...