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Hello, thank you for writing in. There are several reasons why the brakes will squeak. Even newer cars will have squeaky brakes in reverse. It is a direction the wheels do not spend much time going in, and it puts...

It is likely that at least one ignition coil is misfiring. With the engine management light on, there should be a fault code set in the system. This will lead a technician to find which coil is misfiring. Have a...

Most of the time you will want to go with the manufacturer's recommendation for oil change intervals. However, if the oil change interval is a very high number such as one with five digits, I certainly dont think it would...

If the clutch is slipping while "released" (engaged with the flywheel), the clutch friction material must be replaced as well as possibly other components such as the pressure plate, throw out bearing and other components. In addition, the flywheel has...

You want to keep the interior of the car just as clean and nice-looking as the outside. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dirt. Use a damp clean cloth to wipe down dirty surfaces. Clean leather areas...

i would suggest checking the voltage regulator. This is a unit that regulates the charging of the battery by the alternator, making sure that the battery receives the correct amount of amperage when charging. When this is not working properly,...

The most straightforward possibility here is that the transmission range sensor and the shift linkage itself are misaligned. The range sensor provides an electronic "here's the gear I am in" to the transmission controller, and other interested electronic components. The...

Hello. Engine stalling can be caused by many things. A few common causes are issues with the fuel, ignition, or engine management systems. If any of the components to one or more of these systems fails or has an issue...

The maximum vehicle capacity weight is located on the Tire and Loading Information label. The Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle center pillar. You can find the Tire and Loading Information label by opening the driver...

Hi there. The noise could be either the alternator making a noise as the inside bearing could be wearing out or the windings could be old and dirty making a whining sound or the noise could be the power steering...

Charcoal canisters don't become clogged, although in exceptional cases, they can become saturated with liquid fuel which ruins their ability to store fuel vapors. If the premature shut of the refueling nozzle is occasional that is not an issue but...

The anti-lock brake system uses sensors in the wheels and other inputs to help control the wheels from sliding, locking up, and to help control the car under certain driving conditions. Issues with the system could include these sensors, any...

The crankcase is a closed system and this kind of test does not show anything on this cars engine since if you open the oil cap the engine will run rough due to sucking in all the fresh air. The...

Hello, thank you for writing in. When a fuse continues to blow, there is an extra power source coming from somewhere. Typically this means there is a short somewhere in the system. Tracing out this short can be difficult. If...

If you cut the cable that goes to the shift indicator, just see where he cut it. All the wires are color-coded so you can replace them together and get them back in. But the reason he cut them is--there's...

Hi there. Anytime the battery is not disconnected and a wiring harness is removed, there is spikes of power that is sent directly to the ECM (computer). Either there is a plug that is not plugged in on your engine...

Hey there. This sounds like an anti-theft issue which could also be related to the chip in your key not being properly read by the car's computer. I would suggest taking it to the dealer and seeing if they can...

The starter relay is located under the driver side speaker in the dash, mounted to the firewall. It may be possible to remove the speaker and reach the relay. If you are not comfortable with the repair or would like...

This should be a double filament bulb, which has two filaments inside. One works for the main tail light and the other is activated when the brake light switch is activated. Many times, one or both of these filaments will...

Hi Kamil. Unfortunately, both vehicle's you've chosen are on the higher end of costs for routine service and maintenance. Believe it or not, there are some great cars like Nissan Altima's, Kia Optima's or Honda Accords that have significantly improved...

Hello. If the vehicle has not been in an accident or has not had any serious suspension damage then you should not need a stabilizer bar. It is rare to need the bar itself. The bar is mounted to the...

You will need to have the vehicle scanned with a scanner that is capable of actuating the solenoids and monitor data at the same time. The actuators when actuated at 1200 rpms should cause the rpm to change up and...

You need to pull out the coil and check to see if there is oil in the spark plug hole, or on the plug wire boot. If there is, then replace the valve cover and spark plug boots after cleaning...

Hi there: Modern cars have a very complex system that delivers fuel to the engine and rids of the vehicle of exhaust gases. A failure in any part of this system can lead to a car that is slow to...