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Not that I can find. The Start/Stop button, and how long it must be held to turn the engine off in an emergency is a hot topic. Requiring the driver to hold this button down for 3 seconds could be...

Engine coolant can leak externally through a hose, radiator, water pump, etc. or internally due to a leaking head gasket and sometimes a leaking intake manifold gasket depending on the engine design. External leaks are typically found by simple pressure...

Hi there. Unfortunately we don't see too many of these vehicles here in the United States, and as such, are not able to give you any really good advice on this issue. You might be better served to contact a...

Hi there. From the description you have given, your vehicle's front end wobble should be diagnosed and repaired before, something breaks. Your safety is priority one. Assuming, whether it is 2wd or 4wd, it could be worn ball joints. It...

Hi. If you unplug the mass air flow sensor and the car stalls that usually means the sensor is operating like it should. This does not mean that the mass air flow sensor is working 100% properly specially since there...

If the dipstick is missing for your transmission, it would be somewhat difficult to determine if the fluid is at the correct level or not. I would strongly recommend having a replacement dipstick inserted before adding any fluid to the...

The interior alarm can sound in a variety of ways to alert you when something is not correct. If the alarm sounds a single time, and has a flashing yellow key indicator, then the battery in the electronic key is...

Hi There, This will require some extensive electrical wiring testing to determine what specific wires have been affected by the fan motor and wiring burning. You will not likely need replace the entire engine wiring as not all of this...

This may be a sign of a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor is a unit in the intake system that monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected...

Hi there. Car alarms come with different kinds of sensors that affect how they respond to activity around them. Car alarm systems also come with tilt sensors, which trigger the alarm if the car's position is moved. Check all of...

What you are describing sounds like a failing CV joint. A CV (Constant Velocity) joint is a shaft that connects the transmission to the wheels, essentially transferring the power from the drive train directly to the wheels. The CV joint...

Hi. It sounds like your heater core has failed. Hot coolant flows through the heater core and the heat is moved into the passenger compartment by the blower motor. The heater core is located under the dash which is why...

Manual transmission equipped vehicles have the usual idle air control circuitry as well as an electronic type dashpot to modulate (slow down) the fall off in RPM when you take your foot off the accelerator. There is likely a fault...

It is normal for the lower hose to be significantly colder than the upper hose, but it should still be warm. The upper hose should be almost too hot to touch with bare hands, and the lower hose should be...

If you have insurance covering the cost of mechanical failure and repairs, you would first have to obtain authorization from your insurance company. We have no way of knowing what State Farm will or will not reimburse you for in...

The lack of heat being generated by your system may indicate a clogged heater core. The [heater core]((https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heater-is-not-working-inspection) is a small radiator like unit that circulates the hot coolant from the engine through the heater core which then uses this...

Hi. These cars have a know problem with the push rods and or the lifters going bad causing knocking and tapping noises. There is also the possibility that the ball bearings in the alternator or A/C compressor are going bad...

A crate motor is simply a "complete" motor, shipped in a crate of course. Complete means it has the head, valve train, camshafts and block (pistons, crankshaft, oil pump) already assembled. Crate motors can be "new" or "re-manufactured". Often, many...

Hi there. Although you indicated that you replaced the crank sensor, it is highly probable that the electrical harness that attaches to the sensor may be the source of your problem. If this wasn't replaces as well, I would start...

If your engine is going to have to be replaced due to using too much oil, then you may choose to try and use thicker oil. I would not recommend it, but it is your choice. You could go one-step...