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Anyone who’s ever used a radio in their life knows that reception can sometimes be a tricky thing. Here are the factors that affect the reception in your car: Distance: The farther you are from the radio station physically,...

This is a difficult set of symptoms to diagnose without more detail, however it sounds like you may have an electrical short somewhere causing the gauges and switches to fail. I would suggest having an expert from YourMechanic come to...

With the high miles on the vehicle, the first thing I would check would be to get to the crankshaft pulley with the proper tool and attempt to turn the engine over by hand. If the engine is very hard...

You should have replaced the filter and fluid when replacing the solenoid pack. If you did then you may have internal issues with the transmission that require the transmission to be overhauled due to internal seals leaking on the clutch...

This sounds to me like a classic fuel pump failure, I would have a certified mechanic inspect your fuel pressure. If the fuel pump is fine, check for voltage at the fuel pump relay. If these aren't the problem check...

Timing belts are rubber based products. Rubber deteriorates with age and that deterioration can be accelerated by storage conditions. I have seen belts vended that are 6 years old or older, which is well past a reasonable interval. Consequently, if...

Hello, thanks for writing in. If the car runs fine once it is started, then the alternator should be fine. I would replace the battery because it is not holding a charge. Once it is replaced I would check the...

Hello. It is common for the this engine to use oil and get poor fuel mileage. Unfortunately, it is an inherent property for this model. As for the metal, this is not normal. If there is metal in the oil...

I would have a technician such as one from YourMechanic do a parasitic drain test on the battery. This is where you connect a amp meter to the battery and pull out fuses until the drain stops to determine where...

Hey there. You will need to not drive the vehicle if it is overheating since you may do engine damage if you overheated it. Have the system pressure tested and leak detected to see if the water pump is leaking...

Hi there. The OEM replacement fuel pump for a 2005 Chevrolet Venture is GM Part No.: 19180125. I think you'll find that if you have one of our professional mobile mechanics come to your location and complete the fuel pump...

There are many questions that should be answered before diagnosing this type of question. Does the key not turn the ignition, or does the ignition turn but the engine will not crank, or does the engine crank but with no...

Hi there. A crack in the oil pan will definitely cause a substantial leak on any engine. The most common leaks on this engine are the front and rear seals, but those are not typically too bad. If an oil...

The accelerator pedal position sensor is a common failure item as well the the throttle position sensor in the throttle body assembly. Either sensor can cause similar performance concerns. The cause of these problems usually result in a diagnostic code...

It would be difficult to determine the exact cause of this issue without physically inspecting the vehicle. However, I can recommend that if it is possible for you, I would replace the engine with another new or rebuilt engine and...

You should have the tires, rims and suspension checked for damage. You may have bent the rim or damaged tire or suspension.

Hi there. Yes you could hook up a climate control cluster that has the rear defroster switch and wire the switch in with a slot from the fuse panel as a power on when the key is on. Then you...

There are many options on the market today that only a muffler replacement will improve the sound. You can go on some web sites and they will have sounds of the muffler they have for sale to give you an...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. Inoperative air conditioning can be caused by many possible problems, so it's really difficult to make an estimate without seeing the car. Also making it difficult, is the fact that labor and part quotes...

I would have the fuel system checked out by YourMechanic. They will need to put a pressure gauge on the fuel rail to test for fuel pressure. It sounds like you may have a bad fuel pump, in which case,...

Replacing the starter can be a bit of a tricky job as it is located usually down on the driver's side of the motor underneath the exhaust manifold on the side of the engine block. It is mounted very close...

If your car is a victim of a flood, it is going to experience a myriad of problems for many years. When water gets into electronic modules, what occurs is unpredictable and difficult to fix. In most cases, a car...