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Hi there. Check the fuel pressure regulator on the fuel rail and see if its plugged up. You may have to remove it and clean it. If the regulator is good, then I recommend replacing the spark plugs to ensure...

The majority of the top end of the motor will in fact need to come apart in order to replace head gaskets. However, this would not necessarily be true for replacing only the timing belt.

The sensor after the first catalyst is the one giving you code P0420 and should be replaced if the catalyst is good and you have no other codes in the system.

IIt looks like you have trouble codes from an import vehicle like an Audi or Mercedes Benz. I cannot decipher these codes without more information like the year make and model of the vehicle. Consider hiring an experienced technician like...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The first place you will want to start is by checking the brakes. Take a look at the pads and see if they are making contact with the rotor. There is a very small...

Hi there. Sounds as if the engine has a vacuum leak. When the engine is running at idle, if there is a vacuum leak, the engine will tend to stall out or come near stalling out as the engine is...

Hello, thank you for writing in. You will want to find out why the coolant is empty. However for the moment, you need to treat the stall and no start situation separately from the lack of coolant issue. Chances are...

You must have a leaking purge valve that is letting fumes that build up in the fuel tank when refueling the truck. Have the purge valve checked by applying vacuum to purge valve with the engine off to see if...

Hello. The first thing that I would suggest is that you return the mass airflow sensor and get a new one. The mass airflow sensor you installed could be defective causing the same issue you were having previously. Make sure...

I would recommend a suspension inspection to determine what has happened after the pot hole impact. More than likely your fan is shorted to power and the impact is unrelated but the inspection should reveal the true issue. Maybe some...

In my experience the hub and sensor both needs to be replaced. The sensor will most likely break off when trying to remove it. If you do manage to get it out, the front hub bearings wear will cause erratic...

If the coolant is not leaking externally then it is leaking internally into the engine cylinder. I suggest looking inside the oil cap or on dipstick to see if the oil is contaminated with coolant. The oil would look milky...

Even after watching the video i do not think it will be a permanent fix. Even this clear coat will start to fade and haze over time. The sun will cause damaged to it and process will need to be...

Missing or malfunctioning lights will not prevent the car from starting. If the brake light switch is faulty that might prevent shifting out of Park once the car is running as the switch is part of the safety interlock to...

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I would ask for help from a mechanic. Possibly from YourMechanic. They can come to you and diagnose why your car is overheating and recommend what repairs are needed.

Hi, thanks for writing in. I would start with checking things such as the O2 sensor and mass airflow sensor. You should have a check engine light on which should have registered some fault codes in the computer indicating parts...

Other than the spark plugs and wires, components of the fuel system can also cause cylinders to misfire. A loss of compression on a particular cylinder can cause misfires as well. I would recommend having a certified professional run a...

If your window motor is not engaging, it is likely that the motor has gone bad. It is also possible that the switch has gone bad, unless the window also rolls down, which would indicate that the switch is likely...

The fluid level in the transmission may be low. The fluid level needs to be checked and topped off. If the fluid level is correct, then the CVT transmission may need to be replaced. You may want to enlist the...

Re-manufactured transmissions for this vehicle cost in the neighborhood of $3,000, not including installation. Prior to deciding to re-build the car's existing transmission (a good, lower cost option) or replacing it with a re-manufactured unit (a higher cost option), the...