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Hi Greg. Most of the time, these symptoms are indications of a serpentine belt that is wearing out quickly and eventually will break. This could also be a different drive belt or the pulley's that are in need of replacement....

Given the number of symptoms that you have described, there might be more than one basic underlying cause of the poor operation. Also, mechanical failure such as poor cylinder compression and/or sticking valves would have to be ruled out. Generally,...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Vibration and shaking is typically associated with a poor combustion taking place inside of the cylinders. This can be spark, air, or fuel driven. Think of it this way, the vehicle has a constant...

P0172 means too much fuel or, conversely, too little air, is being supplied and thus the air fuel ratio is sub-optimal. Other causes of this code setting, that are not reflected in your list, include a dirty mass air flow...

When the check engine light (CEL) illuminates, and stays on, you should have the engine problem diagnosed in a check engine light diagnostic. An illuminated CEL means that the computer controlling the engine has detected a fault or faults. If...

Hello Melissa, thank you for writing in. We can absolutely help you replace the EVAP canister or other malfunctioning parts in the system. If there is a vacuum leak in the system, you will need to locate it. An EVAP...

You should have the vehicle checked to see if the engine is not running hot enough or the coolant sensor is not reading the correct temperature causing an incorrect gauge reading from the engine actual temperature. If you have already...

Hello - yes, this bubbles in the coolant reservoir could indicate a blown headgasket. There is a specific test which determines if the bubble in the reservoir contain combustion gases. This would confirm a blown headgasket. Checking for low compression...

Hello - the fuel pressure regulator is located directly behind the thermostat housing (radiator hose attachment end). There is an upgrade kit for this component to raise fuel pressure (Ford#3C3Z-9T517-AG IH #1843065C98). If you need assistance, I would recommend a...

The problem sounds like you either have low fuel pressure or have a clogged fuel filter. have the fuel pressure checked and if it is good the try replacing the fuel filter to see if this fixes the problem. Also...

Shaking or vibrating may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Other things such as a faulty idle air control valve may cause the engine idle to drop below the normal...

Hi John. Thanks for contacting us today. While mechanically they are similar and should align, the problem is more with programming and communication of electronic monitoring systems. It's likely not going to work without customized programming of the ECU. ...

It sounds like you may be having an issue with your powertrain control module. The powertrain control module is the computer that controls your engine and transmission. Based on the error readings that you have given, it sounds like the...

It would appear that your water pump has sprung a gasket leak, and is leaking coolant. As coolant leaks can lead to overheating and engine damage, I would recommend having the leak addressed as soon as possible. A professional technician,...

Hi Bryson. Thanks for contacting us tonight. On the fuel system of your Buick LeSabre, there is a component called the cold start injector or cold start valve. This helps to mix the air/fuel ratio to assist your vehicle start...

Hello! This can depend on a variety of factors, but specifically, your driving style can cause this. If you tend to drive harder than normal - meaning you tend to transfer a lot of power through the clutch by...

Hello. It sounds like the starter relay might be bad and is causing the starter to stay on, which is the clicking noise that you are hearing. There could also be a problem with the starter solenoid. The problem you...

If the vehicle will not start after a timing belt replacement, it is very likely that the replacement did not get performed to specification and the engine is out of time. This would require the engine to be disassembled again...

A rough idle often times is related to an engine misfire. Engine misfires can be caused by many different problems and are generally caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in some cases, a combination of both. Spark...

As you may know, in cold weather many oils do not move quite as fast as they do in warm weather. The tapping noise you are hearing is likely the result of the motor oil taking longer to get to...

What you are describing is loss of power as well as near stalling. The cause of that fault can be diagnosed, and any required repairs made, if you request an engine loss of power diagnostic. To give you an initial...

Sometimes when the battery drops in voltage and it is disconnected the anti-theft system becomes activated and key codes get cleared when battery is reconnected. The first thing to do is turn on key to see if theft light is...

Try to rotate the tires to see if the noise changes on your 2004 Ford E-350 Econoline. I have had many noises caused by uneven tire wear, alignment issues, or lack of tire rotations. You already replaced all the other...