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Hello, a power steering leak is something that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later, so the pump doesn't run dry and cause internal damage. The most common leak in the power steering is the power steering reservoir where...

The problem you are having sounds like a starter assembly failing, but this usually causes a click from the relay or the starter assembly which is fastened to the engine. I recommend having a local expert, like one from YourMechanic,...

If your vehicles throttle position sensor has gone bad then the vehicle may be put into reduced power mode. In reduced power mode the vehicle will not drive over a certain RPM and engine speed. Usually, a Check Engine light...

There are many reasons why a car battery will drain, but it depends on the year of your vehicle. If you are driving an older vehicle, it could be something like an aftermarket alarm system, a poorly installed aftermarket stereo...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There are several reasons why the idle would be high when starting. You are also not the only one having issues like this. To being, research your VIN and find out if there are...

Hey there. This sounds like you may have a leak somewhere in your coolant system. This is common and should not be a big issue if taken care of timely. I would not recommend driving the vehicle until this is...

Be sure the fuel is not old. Old gas will not start or run an engine. Initially, check the throttle position sensor. If that checks out, carefully check engine compression in each cylinder. If there is no, or inadequate, compression...

Hello there. We don't see a lot of Mercedes C200 CDI's here in the United States, so it's hard for us to give you an accurate review of this vehicle. Across the board, MB's are typically very reliable vehicles, however...

Going from a 350 to a 454 engine may require you to have the carburetor rebuilt to install larger main jets to get the engine to run good and have good power. A 650 carburetor would better suit the 454...

The white smoke is a bit worrisome - usually an indicator of a blown headgasket, which will also cause rough running, especially at low speeds from a compression imbalance. The throttle position sensor may also be sending "off" signals to...

First thing is you do not have any brakes and should not attempt to drive the vehicle until the brakes are repaired. The brake pedal is going to the floor due to a major brake fluid leak from the left...

From what you've described, there may be a piece of carbon lodged in the EGR valve. This can cause a stall and hard start conditions. This accounts for the vehicle having fuel pressure and spark still. Try to see if...

You are right - this is the hood sensor that is causing this. This is very common, especially if the vehicle has never been in an accident. The switch typically is what is failing, but the hood may need to...

The battery should be load tested to determine if it is usable. A degraded battery, or one with an internal short, will cause charging system problems. If the battery only marginally passes the load test, replace it outright to reduce...

Hello. I think it is possible that your rotors have warped again, and this is causing the shaking you are experiencing again. If you do a lot of driving and heavy braking, this could cause the rotors to warp...

Hello. If the fuel tank was not replaced, it is likely due to the fact that the shop did not deem it necessary to the repair. It may be possible that the fuel tank was not exposed to any metal,...

I am having a little trouble fully grasping the problem you are having but I will provide the most full answer possible. If the ABS system is engaging and causing the brakes to lock up there could be a...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have an issue with your evaporative emissions control system causing the hunting idle problem and the no start issue after filling up your fuel tank. Your car has a small purge valve called...