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Hi. It seems to me that your EGR valve and EVAP need to be replaced. The car is hard to start because the pressure in the system is not correct in order for the engine to run efficiently. I would...

Hello! The quick answer is yes we can get the water out. If you did not push on your brakes yet, then the water may not of made it past the brake master cylinder. The master cylinder would need to...

The 4.6 engine is a generally a very dependable engine. The lack of acceleration in this engine may be cause by be a few different sensors being faulty or the fuel system malfunctioning. The first thing I would suggest is...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Shaking and vibrating typically comes from a misfire, or poor engine performance. A lack of oil will absolutely contribute to these symptoms and amplify them, if not cause them to begin with. You want...

When your car is turned off, the steering wheel can lock into place. When the steering wheel is locked, the ignition will be locked as well, and you will not be able to turn the ignition past Lock. When this...

Hi there - you have the parts you need for strut replacement. For assistance, I recommend a strut replacement service performed by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your location, diagnose this problem,...

The childproof door locks are an important safety feature that help keep children safe in your vehicle. When set, the childproof door locks make it impossible to open the rear doors from the inside of the vehicle, even when the...

The cooling system would need to be opened to see if, when the engine is cranked, the combustion of the engine is pressurizing the cooling system, and blowing off the hose. The head gasket may be blown. I recommend having...

Hello. If the engine is cranking over and the car is not starting then it is not a battery issue. The most common cause of this on your car is a bad crank sensor or a fuel pump that may...

Hello. The most common serpentine belt issue on this engine is noise. It is typically a squealing noise caused by a bad belt tensioner. I typically remove the belt and spin each pulley to listen for the noise and replace...

If the brake warning light is staying on the dashboard monitor, then there is an issue with the brake hydraulic system. If the light is flashing, then the brake fluid is low and below the level sensor. Check the brake...

Sounds like the clutch disc has been burned out. You will need to replace the clutch, pressure plate, and release bearing. Have the vehicle serviced by a certified mechanic, they will be able to diagnose and fix your clutch issue....

This light will usually come on when one of two things are happening. Either the motor is in fact low on oil or the oil pressure sending unit is not working properly and may be producing a faulty reading. I...

Generally when the engine temperature climbs and the heater airflow turns cold, coolant has stopped circulating throughout the system. This can be due to a few things. The thermostat may have failed and is restricting coolant flow. The water pump...

Hi, I have seen this before, and the repair is usually pretty simple. The wiper arm drive is a cone, and the wiper arm just slides on to the drive. A nut usually puts pressure on the arm down onto...

When your vehicle is in drive lock mode, all of the doors and the trunk will automatically lock when your vehicle reaches a speed of roughly 10mph. You can manually set drive lock mode with a few easy steps: 1....

The cable will need to be priced and acquired from the dealer for correct part and the labor calls for 2.0 hours to replace it. This does not include any testing or additional parts replaced with the cable that may...

Hello - A bad engine coolant temperature sensor is a reasonable diagnosis; it could certainly cause the engine to run too rich if it's sending a bad signal to the engine computer. Before purchasing a new temperature sensor, you can...

The automatic lighting control is a feature that will automatically turn your headlights on when it is dark out. To use the automatic lighting control, locate the light switch, which is located on the turn signal lever (the turn signal...

Hello. This is less than an issue about the ethics of a dealership service center, and more about the cost overhead of the 2 different business models (dealership and YourMechanic). A dealership has a much more expensive cost structure: building,...

Electrical shorts in vehicles are not an uncommon issue in modern cars. When a short is present, it can affect multiple systems, and wires will often short together. I would have a certified mechanic from YourMechanic come to your home...

I would check the fluid level on the clutch master cylinder first. If it is low, I would add DOT 3 clutch fluid, then pump the pedal several times to bring it up. If you are low on fluid, you...