That's interesting. I didn't know it that 35,000 dollars went out there. I have customers with the fancy Teslas and they paid like 85,000 up for their cars. That's too much money. If it's 35,000 dollars and it's getting an...
Hi there. Getting to the O2 sensors are tricky without removing some additional components or using specialty tools. You might want to have a professional mobile mechanic come to your location and complete an O2 sensor replacement to help you....
Hello, thank you for writing in. Your particular make and model does utilize a catalytic converter on both sides of the engine. Catalytic converters are going to vary in price depending on the brand of replacement parts that you are...
Hello. If you suspect a rotor is warped or has thickness variation, you can quickly determine this by using a dial indicator to measure the runout of the rotor as installed on the car. The run out should only be...
This is a common failure on your vehicle. Typically this occurs because the torque converter bolts come loose, or if the transmission was ever removed and the bolts were not torqued properly this will happen. The only way to repair...
There are ways to test the output of the coil before it reaches the distributor cap. Usually, if there is a problem with a spark plug wire, spark plug, or distributor cap, the problem is consistent. Those parts can...
Hello, a P0300 is a general misfire code without pointing to any one cylinder. There should be more codes present indicating which cylinder(s) have a misfire condition. You are correct in stating that a misfire is a combustion concern. To...
The gears in a differential are helical gears. They normally don't make noise unless they are worn irregularly. Low fluid levels are usually the cause of the irregular wear. This will cause the spacing between the gears or backlash to...
Even though the battery shows 12 volts does not mean it can have enough power to turn the motor on and will need to be load tested to see if it can. Once the battery is replaced and the cables...
The recommended procedure is to set the camshaft and the crankshaft at top dead center (TDC) and then install the belt matching the appropriate marks on the belt to the TDC marks. When moving the camshaft into the correct position...
To answer your question about power on the ignition wire, if you check for voltage on that wire at key on and/or when the vehicle is running and you find battery voltage at that time, that would mean that the...
Hello. Thank you for writing in. The A/C system and the heating system have relatively little to do with each other. They share a blower motor, and climate control switches. With the heater working we can assume that these components...
There could be a number of different things causing this issue. There could be issues with your suspension, engine, transmission, or axles. In this case, I would strongly recommend having a full vehicle inspection performed by a qualified professional. This...
This may be related to a dirty or failing idle air control valve. This is a unit in the intake system that monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel at idle or low speeds prior to the...
The manual transaxle shift indicator is located on your instrument panel. This light illuminates to let you know which gear you should shift to if you would like to maximize your fuel economy.
Hi There, Depending on how severe the leak is or where specifically on the radiator may depend on how the fix may be approached. In some cases the radiator leak may be repaired without replacing the radiator. In other cases,...
Hi there. This vehicle not starting is an indication that the fuel filter and fuel pump are going bad. Over time, the fuel pump will fail and not put out enough fuel pressure to start the car. I would have...
Check the transmission fluid level to see if it is full. If the filter was replaced, depending on the type and configuration, the filter could even be banging around. "Clunking" noises are very typical of failed outboard CV axle joints....
This will have to be inspected and diagnosed first hand to resolve as it is not clear exactly why the problem exists and the relevant sections of the Factory Service Manual are several pages long, too long to reproduce here....
Hello, this transmission type has a shift cable that routes from the gear shift to the transmission. The shift cable assembly may be broken causing this issue, this will require an inspection to confirm this. If you'd like, a certified...
Yes, you can specify only OEM parts when making your appointment. Make sure you contact customer service when making the appointment to make sure you get the requested parts you want.
Hello, thanks for writing in. The issues you are describing can be caused by a few things. A few common causes for stalling are issues with the fuel, ignition, or engine management systems. If any of the components to these...
Hi there. Several things could be going on here. The fans may not be working properly, there could be a coolant leak causing low coolant levels, or the temperature sensor for the gauge is inaccurate. Many of the GM 2.8,...
Hi there. With having the code P2006 present, check the intake wiring to the runner control and see if there is a good connection. Also, the runners in the intake could be clogged and needs cleaned out. A leaking or...
