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Hello. If the engine is not cranking then it may be a battery or a starter. I would usually do a load test on the battery to make sure it is fine. If the battery is fine then I move...

When there are misfires under full throttle and there are performance modifications involved, the first potential issue to look at is a lack of fuel. You also state there is "no power going to the car when flooring it". I'm...

I think you may have a tempermental electrical connection. Maybe in the power distribution box or in the car's ignition switch. You could try looking at the battery terminals or the fuse panel for any apparent corrosion, but you might...

Coolant can leak from many places. The radiator, hoses, thermostat housing, freeze plugs, water pump, and heater core for example are all places that are common for coolant to leak from. The leak usually gets worse after the car is...

I would recommend going back to the person that replaced the plugs to see if there is a warranty issue for the repairs needed. You will need to have the vehicle's computer scanned as well as diagnosis of any codes....

You should always use your signals when you are changing lanes, to alert drivers around you that you are doing so. You can signal a lane change with the turn signal lever, which is located on the left side of...

The information display on your dash gives you access to critical information. You can cycle through each readout and adjust some of these as well. Here’s what you need to know: Odometer: The odometer tells you how many miles...

An engine that moves side to side in the engine bay can be commonly caused by defective motor mounts. If the motor mounts wear out or break, they will not be able to properly secure the motor in the engine...

The longevity of your tires depends largely on driving conditions, mileage driven regularly, weather, tire pressure, wheel alignment and the type of tire compound. Three years is an average amount of time depending on the mileage covered in those three...

Hi, I will be glad to help you with this. You can obtain a written quote, and schedule the repair to suit your needs, by using YourMechanic’s throttle body replacement service page. Once on that page, please click on "Get...

Hello. If the vehicle is struggling when traveling up inclines then it may be possible that there is issue related to the engine, or possibly transmission. Black smoke is produced when the engine is unable to properly burn all of...

Both choices are very high end cars and will have high end service and repair costs. Generally though, I find the costs on the Porsche to be higher. Either car will likely be displaying warning lights and needing unscheduled repairs...

You might have an air pocket in the cooling system. Air pockets are common on some vehicles and can be a headache. When the cooling system is opened and coolant drained, air from the atmosphere gets in the engine. Once...

Hi Jayden. Thanks for contacting us today. It's quite possible that you have a dead battery or bad battery cables. You can try to jumpstart the car, but make sure to pay careful attention to ensuring you connect the cables...

It is tough to say that the prior repair did in fact cause this, although it is possible. If any of these components are not properly installed, this can cause coolant to get into the engine causing major damage. If...

Did you check the sway bar pivot bushings, specifically where the bar goes through the bushings? The bushings may be bad or dried out causing binding. If the sway bar is okay then check the upper and lower control arms...

As long as the pump is still full of fluid without any fluid loss then you will need a new replacement power steering pump and enough fluid to drain and refill the system completely. This should be no more than...

Hi there. The P0441 trouble code will be seen when the ECU has detected incorrect purge flow in the Evaporative (EVAP) emission control system. When the purge flow is determined to be faulty, a Check Engine Light is set and...

I would recommend looking at either hose to determine which hose the leak is coming from with the car running as this will pressurize the system and force water to the leaking point. Consider scheduling an appointment with one of...

It sounds like the engine stalled but you presently have a no start condition, specifically no starter motor operation. To get the vehicle started, first check to be sure that the engine immobilizer system (security system) is not activated thus...

Engine oil is vital to the operation of your car. If the oil level drops too low, or if the pressure cannot be maintained, then the engine isn’t being properly lubricated and severe damage could result. If the Oil Pressure...