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This is normal. What you are hearing is the rush of air entering past the throttle body. You normally don't hear this because there is much less air passing the throttle plate at lower throttle angles. The sound of the...

Hello. I would think that your strut has blown out an internal seal or a brake component such as a brake line has failed. I suggest to have a professional technician inspect the braking system and strut for leakage to...

You either have a bad water pump impeller is worn down and not pumping fluid or the radiator is clogged. I would recommend having the engine checked for a blown head gasket checking to see of combustion gas is getting...

Your truck can be programmed with up to 8 spare keys. To program a spare key yourself, you need two previously programmed keys. From there, to program a spare key. Insert the first coded key into the ignition and...

Hello there, many different faults can cause your 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe to run poorly when cold. The most likely faults would be a stuck open thermostat, coolant temperature sensor, oxygen sensor, vacuum leak, or exhaust leak. A qualified technician...

I checked the oil specifications for your engine and it calls for 0w20 oil and 5w30 as an alternate. As far as the oil filter, I do not have the Mobile 1 application chart, but you should be fine if...

A component has failed if the belt came off track and is now touching the fan clutch. Have an experienced technician, such as one from YourMechanic, inspect the accessories along the belt drive system for signs of wear or damage....

It would be helpful to know the year, make, and model of the vehicle but the problem does sound like it could be a starter or a loose connection to the starter. If you want to have this looked at,...

I can think of two possible causes of this issue. One could be that the security system on your vehicle uses a separate siren from that of the horn and this siren has gone bad. The second possible cause of...

Hi, thanks for writing in. It sounds like you might be having issues with your theft module. It is also possible that you could have some sort of wiring issue related to your security system. I would recommend having your...

Diagnostic Trouble Code P0455 has causes in addition to a faulty or loose gas cap. In your circumstance, the first thing you should do is reset the Check Engine Light which will erase the existing codes. Then see if the...

10 tire safety issues that every car owner should be aware of are as follows: One should be aware that tire pressure is very important. A higher tire pressure than recommended can cause damage to the tire in the...

This may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark or possibly timing issues and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination of both....

The refrigerant inside the compressor has nothing to do with the compressor pulley turning freely when the compressor is not engaged. If the pulley is not turning free then the bearing inside the pulley will need to be replaced. If...

Ensuring that your doors are closed and locked is essential for safety while on the road. Thankfully, it’s a simple matter with the Honda Accord. Once everyone is seated in the vehicle, follow these simple steps: Check the Indicator...

There are many possibilities that could cause your concern. The most likely cause would be one of the engine sensors not reading correctly. If the computer isn't getting the right info, the engine may not be able to continue running...

I'm guessing when you say the radio light was flashing, you mean it displayed the "lock" message. This is an anti-theft feature GM built into some of their older vehicles. Unfortunately, the radio will go into lock mode, whenever it...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle may be suffering from several issues simultaneously. The first thing to do is scan the vehicle for diagnostic codes to find out why the check engine light is coming on. This is...

The ignition coil, ignition control module, or distributor rotor can all fail without warning, leading to a no start. The reason I am leaning towards an ignition system issue is that the vehicle was running before you went to the...

You need to have the cooling system checked to see if there is combustion gases getting in the cooling system, causing it to get hotter than it should. Since you have overheating problems you may have a blown head gasket...

Greetings! I did not get your vehicle's engine size, but this concern plagues many vehicles. It seems the mechanical connection between the window glass and window regulator may have failed. In many cases, the mechanical connection can be repaired. More...

Thanks for writing in about your 1998 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban. I would want to diagnose the brake pedal switch first so I wouldn't replace one that is working fine. A technician using scan tool will easily be able to see...