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Hi there. It may be, play in the wheel bearing hub assembly causing the squeal while turning a little to the left. It could also be, the brake pad wear indicator/sensor touching the brake rotor while turning a little left....

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your Dodge B250. If the vehicle runs better when above half a tank, the pick up tube in the fuel tank may be broken or disconnected. Replacement does involve replacing the fuel pump....

If the Turbo bearing is starting to go bad then the turbo may be noisy. The turbo could need to be inspected for fin damage or a binding waste gate operation. Also, the intake tubes would need to be checked...

I’ll assume that you are speaking of an aftermarket alarm. There is a huge selection of alarms on the market and they all have different features for making the car more secure. Most have a starter interrupt relay. The start...

Part of the service YourMechanic provides is diagnostic related services as we understand that often times the symptoms you are describing may not be clear and you may not know what may be wrong with the vehicle. This may be...

You did not mention the model of your vehicle. The noise may be coming from the tires. You should have your tires rotated and balanced first to see if this helps the problem. Since your vehicle is pretty new and...

Hi there: If you recently replaced your battery, the issue may be caused by a malfunctioning alternator or other electrical component that comprises the charging system on your Nissan Sentra. The best way to find out which item specifically is...

It sounds like you have 4 issues: Coolant leak Possible issue with the water pump An unexplained, but transitory noise HVAC faults. The coolant leak is the most important one to fix first because a coolant leak can...

Most likely the problem is with the ignition cylinder. These fail quite regularly on vehicles like yours. A trained technician, such as one from YourMechanic, will be able to inspect and repair your ignition.

The most likely causes of this issue would be a faulty drain plug gasket or a loose drain plug. I would recommend having a qualified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, come to inspect your vehicle to diagnose the oil...

The A/C system on these vehicles may have a problem with the A/C controls that would require replacing the A/C control module, and then programming it to work on your vehicle and having an A/C recharge. This is all information...

While your car’s satellite radio should operate without any problems for the most part, there are a number of codes and messages that may be displayed on the screen. Understanding these is important. Here’s what you should know: Acquiring:...

Hi. First we have to determine which pulley seized. Idler pulley are present to route the belt around obstacles and to provide more belt contact on other parts. They are relatively inexpensive. If the power steering pump, alternator, or water...

The first thing you'd want to think about is: does it do it in reverse and drive? If it only does it in reverse, you either got a problem with the transmission or your differential, the rear differential. One of...

I think what you might be referring to is an oil filter adaptor that is leaking. The oil filter adaptor will bolt on to the engine block and the oil filter will screw on to the adaptor allowing the oil to...

Hi there - the answer to your questions is "maybe". Since water does not compress at all, it takes very little water in a cylinder to cause "hydro-locking" which will cause serious damage to your engine. Perhaps a bigger question...

Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 1995 Buick Riviera. If restarting the engine allows you to get the car running properly again, then chances are that the valve body in the transmission is failing. Over time the body can...

Did the Check Engine Light illuminate? If so, a fault code may shed some light on the situation. Check your service history to be sure the maintenance is up to date, as spark plugs are recommended every 30,000 miles and...

This is a hard issue to answer without seeing exactly what the door is doing. You may want to enlist the help of a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who can come out to your location and assess why...

Hi. The system is not charging because of the symptoms mentioned. A new alternator does not always mean it is a good one. The wiring will need to be checked. There is a 150 amp fuse you can check. There...

Your security system is likely controlled by a control module or computer of some kind. Considering that you say the alarm has a mind of its own, this may be a computer issue and will likely require scan tools for...

Hi there. This could be a faulty MAF (mass air flow sensor), which regulates the air going into the engine allowing for the proper air/fuel mixture. This could also be related to the idle air control module. This also helps...