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Hi there. It appears you have an engine misfire problem. In modern cars, misfiring will invariably be accompanied by a Check Engine light. In fact, checking for efficient combustion was the primary reason the U.S. government introduced the rules for...

Hi there. Unfortunately, engine swaps is not a service we offer at YourMechanic.com, as such; we're not able to offer advice on whether or not this engine will fit your application. I would advise you contact a local engine replacement...

Hi. A temporary engine oil drain plug is just that - temporary. I suggest you have your oil pan and drain plug repaired as soon as possible. As for your shaking, it sounds like your rotors are warped. Warped rotors...

Hi - unfortunately, YourMechanic is unable to offer this service at this time. Thanks for thinking of us though!

Hello. Typically when both of these come on at the same time it is because of a failing wheel speed sensor. I would start though by checking the brake fluid level, as low brake fluid can also cause this. If...

Your car has an electronically controlled transmission, and I'm willing to bet the problem lies in the control system. Mercedes had some issues with the wiring of the early electronic transmissions, so they were performing a lot of updates when...

If you have to wiggle the shifter in order to get the engine to crank, then you may have a problem with the neutral safety switch on the transmission. The switch on the transmission has to be in park or...

Hello there, when the anti-theft system engages it can prevent the vehicle from running properly or starting at all. This can be from a variety of issues but the most common would be a security module failure or a wiring...

If the shift light comes on in your dash that means the computer has stored a faulty code and needs to be checked. That will probably tell you what is draining the battery. I would recommend having a certified technician...

Hi there: In many instances, the failure to blow hot air into the cab of your vehicle is caused by a malfunctioning heater core. If the air pressure is low however it could be a fault with the blower motor...

If the thermostat is open you will get the hot bottom and top hoses. Check to make sure the fan clutch is locking up and giving enough air flow across the radiator. If you have electric fan style, then is...

My first recommendation would be to not drive vehicle until the oil level and coolant level is checked to see if there is a problem. Then have a mechanic like one from YourMechanic come to you to check for the...

Hi there. Many factors will impact fuel economy and efficiency on any gasoline or diesel powered vehicle. Driving "slow" isn't always as vital to fuel economy. However, what is important is being smooth with the acceleration. The allure of "quick...

If the check engine light (CEL) has illuminated that does signify that there is an issue with the engine and/or a part of the "engine management system". You should get it checked out especially as it is possible that the...

You should be perfectly fine. Nissan lists the same engine oil viscosity, oil filter and battery group size for both years.

The power steering pump belt is not turning and can be the cause for the loss of steering. The water pump may be seized causing the overheating problem. I recommend having a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, check the...

As you know the alternator is responsible for charging the battery and when not working properly will cause the battery to die prematurely. This may also be potentially related to the voltage regulator not working properly. This is a unit...

The charging system on this vehicle is controlled through the engine computer and has a special fused wire that comes from the battery to the computer which may have been shorted and blown the fused wire. The wire should be...

If you are using less than a quart of oil for every 1000 miles then this is normal. If you are using more than a quart for every 750 miles then you may have an issue but you will need...

Your vehicle offers several different control systems to make driving safer in a very wide range of conditions. One of those is the Roll Stability Control™ (RSC) system. RSC is designed to help enhance stability, which is necessary because of...

Your car is equipped with power windows. They’re certainly more convenient than manual windows, but there are a few things you’ll need to know about operating the system. Here are the important details: The ignition must be on to...

Unfortunately, yes, this is normal for "run-flat" tires. In order to be able to run flat, they have very stiff sidewalls to support the vehicle when there is low/no air pressure in the tire. Check out major tire outlets (like...