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Adding engine coolant is an important part of maintenance. It is necessary for safe engine operation. To add engine coolant/water. Turn the engine off and let it cool completely. Wrap a rag or old thick cloth around the coolant...

Hi there. Here is a good video that will show you how to complete this task. Hopefully this helps you.

Hi there. In order to provide you with an accurate quote, please fill out a request for an alternator replacement. Once we receive your data, we'll be able to send you an estimate.

The fan on your vehicle is an electric fan. It comes on as needed to help cool the radiator when the coolant reaches a pre-determined temperature. This is usually around 220 degrees. Fan motor failure is common and not a...

If only one window is not operating correctly, I would suspect a failed motor and/or regulator. When the window switch is pressed, power is sent to a DC motor. The motor is attached to a scissor-type device called the regulator,...

Hi Jim. The poor cold start may be related to a faulty/dirty IAC (idle air control) valve not allowing engine RPM (revolutions per minute) to increase with ambient temperatures below 30 degrees. Assuming the check engine light is on, accessing...

Hello there. This sounds like there are a few different things going on. The temperature warning and the water pump were most likely related occurrences. The power steering could've also gone out if the belt that powers the power steering...

Hi There, Depending on whether or not the vehicle will turn over will determine what the next step should be. If the engine does not turn over, I would recommend checking all connections related to the battery and check to...

The timing belt recommended change intervals for extreme cold or hot conditions is recommended to be changed every 60,000 miles. There is no timing chain in this motor it has a timing belt.

Hello. It sounds like the parking pawl inside the transmission might be failing. When an automatic transmission is put into park, it is mechanically shifted into neutral and the pawl will engage a gear connected to the output shaft of...

Hi there. The issue is with your battery. The battery may have the voltage, but the amperage is very low and causing the electrical system to not function properly. I recommend replacing your battery. If you need further assistance with...

The best thing to do is cross reference the part number with the dealership and the parts store. Keep in mind, the part number on your jeep is from the dealership and not a local parts store. So if you...

It sounds like you may have a bad brake light switch. But that's a common issue on these models with brake light not working, is the bulb socket contacts (aluminum) in the housing burn up. Remove the brake light bulb...

Once the cruise control is set, you can adjust the speed very easily. To increase the cruise control speed, pull up on the cruise control lever. To decrease the speed, pull down on the cruise control lever. If you briefly...

Hi there. Check the battery and see if it has a full charge. If the battery has a full charge of 12.6 volts, then put a load tester on the battery and check to see if the battery will hold...

Your truck is equipped with adjustable head restraints. These head restraints were designed to optimize your comfort. To adjust the head restraints. Place the back of the seat where you would like to sit. Pull up on the head...

My service manual says to change oil and filter every 13,000 miles or 12 months. You should verify this in the owners manual and with a local dealer just to verify.

Hello and thank you for your question. Sounds like a couple things are wrong with your car. First there is a crossed wire with the spark plug wires. If only two wires are crossed, then the vehicle will run on...

If you've had brake work done recently, and the result is noisy brakes, you need to take the car back to the shop that did the brakes. It's not that unusual for new brakes to make new noises and they...

I would have a second opinion by a different mechanic to confirm. The Check Engine Light and Coolant Light may be an indication of another problem, and the computer may go into a failure mode and will limit throttle and...

The Check Engine Light coming on is to alert the driver that the engine or powertrain is having a problem that it has detected. The light could be something simple like the gas cap was left loose to the engine...

There are multiple issues that can cause an engine to run rough and timing is one of them. However, confirming that the timing is off may take some extensive testing or removal of several parts of the engine to access...

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