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Hi there. Changing from a gasoline powered vehicle to diesel would require a complete rebuild of virtually your entire powertrain; including engine, fuel system, ignition system, computer, sensors and fuel distribution network of lines and the tank. It's not worth...

The check engine may be blinking due to computer sensor or misfire issue. Have the computer scanned to get the failure codes and then have the codes diagnosed. You may have a lean injection system causing misfire when first started...

Engine oil pressure may go lower after an engine gets warm. You should have the oil pressure checked with a gauge tester to verify the oil pressure is within specification. If it falls to below specification, then you should replace...

It's possible you may have disturbed a vacuum hose while you were doing the job, check for that first. But I'm concerned about the valves because If you get the valve clearance too tight, it may develop a miss at...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 1993 Toyota Pickup. You should check all the relay connections to see if the wire connections are corroded and losing relay connections to the relays. This vehicle is known to get badly...

The engine may fit but you would have two totally different wire harnesses, computer systems, theft systems, transmission controls, and sensors on the engines. They are all very different so anybody attempting this would have a very hard time getting...

If you are having any problems or concerns with your vehicle. I would always recommend starting out with a vehicle inspection. This inspection will go over your brakes, suspension, tires, fluids, belts, hoses, and other components as well. Consider YourMechanic...

When an engines rotation speed increases the speed should increase. If it isn't, then there is likely an issue with the torque converter (an automatic transmissions clutch). If the speed is increasing, it could be an issue with the cruise...

Based on the diagrams, yes the sensor does appear to be obscured by the engine cover and so you have to remove the cover. Note that if the wiring is accessible you can simply test the sensor. It is a...

This description is rather vague but I'll do my best. If a single power window motor isn't working the most likely cause is the motor, switch, or regulator. When the switch is pressed, power is sent to a DC motor....

The oil pressure light will usually come on when a few things could be happening. Either the motor is in fact low on oil, the oil pump could be failing or not pumping oil sufficiently or the oil pressure sending...

Hello. The catalytic converter acts as a filter for exhaust gasses emitted from the vehicle. This purpose of this is to reduce the pollutants that are expelled into the environment. The first thing you could try is adding a catalytic...

If the clutch is actually slipping,you will be able to hear the engine speed increase even though the speed of the car does not. If your car has a tachometer, you will see the engine speed go up, but not...

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I'm curious as to what "weight" of oil they put in. Most manufacturers now warn against using anything heavier than 10W30 for oil pressure relief valve (overpressure on cold start) reasons. While this is not common, overpressure due to a...

Hi there. Quite frequently a security system error like you've described will be caused by an electrical short somewhere in the vehicle. This may be the reason why the mechanic was unable to find the root issue. In most cases,...

Hi there. There are typically two items that cause the front end or steering wheel to vibrate while you're driving. If the vibration occurs below 40 MPH, it's usually an indication that a front end suspension component, such as CV...

Your vehicle is equipped to connect with a USB device. To use a USB device, follow these steps: 1. Locate the USB port, which is directly in front of the shifter. 2. Plug the USB cable into your device. 3....