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There could be a wiring issue in that area where the oil leak was. You did not mention the code number. You may have two concerns with the vehicle. The car jerking is related to the Check Engine Light being...

The mechanic that did the previous work and did a smoke test was doing the correct thing to detect the leak. The only thing is all the leaks were not identified. Have the vehicle tested again and make sure all...

Hi there. There is an old saying in mechanics - "with fabrication, everything is possible". However, compatibility with modern technology is an entirely different subject. The transmission from a 2010 Camaro has multiple sensors and electrical solenoids that would most...

If there are known faulty or damaged parts in the front suspension, those parts must be replaced in order to diagnose a hard steering (and/or failure of steering wheel to return) issue. In particular, the correct position of the front...

Hi Larry. Thanks for contacting us today. While removing the battery cables reduces the battery drain, it doesn't resolve the problem. What you're describing is called a parasitic battery drain and is often caused by an electrical short or open...

If your radiator was leaking, there are good chances that your engine overheated. Not knowing the vehicle history on the frequency of oil changes can make it difficult to diagnose over the internet. Oil changes should be performed every 3,000...

Hi there. The fuel pump is in the fuel tank. You will have a fuel test port on the engine fuel rail. You should have fuel pressure when you cycle the key to on for a few seconds and during...

The 96 is equipped with the Hitachi C12B turbos stock. So as long as no one has modified it, you should be good.

Hello. Trouble codes P0191 and P0193 are the trouble codes for issues with the fuel rail pressure circuit range, reading excessively high. It may be possible that the fuel rail sensor or circuit is having an issue. I would test...

The problem is addressed in technical bulletin 06-07-30-023E. The problem is a slipping second clutch inside the transmission and requires the clutch and steel clutch plates and seals to be replaced. This requires the transmission to be removed and disassembled....

Be sure to maintain adequate coolant in the engine. If you suspect a leak, request a coolant leak diagnostic. The diagnostic trouble code referring to catalyst efficiency, although that issue should be resolved in a check engine light diagnostic, is...

Hi there. This happens frequently on this vehicle when there is a loss of power. I usually start by checking the fuses to make sure that none of them failed during the jump. If they are fine then I scan...

If you drove the car until it quit, it is quite possible that the engine is ruined. Overheating warps the block and heads, and the piston rings lose their spring tension. Every time I have tried to patch together an...

Your truck is equipped with wheel speed sensors at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information constantly to the ABS and traction control system which are controlled by the car's ECU. When the ECU...

What you are describing sounds like a failing CV joint. A CV (Constant Velocity) joint is a shaft that connects the transmission to the wheels, essentially transferring the power from the drive train directly to the wheels. The CV joint...

For issues like this you should have the system computer scanned and have any codes diagnosed by a mechanic. The cost to have the problem properly diagnosed far out weighs throwing parts at the problem hoping to fix it. The...

A loud noise (clank, clunk and so forth) upon shifting is sometimes caused by a faulty CV axle, particularly the outer CV joint but there could be contributing factors such as worn motor mounts. Worn motor mounts can also contribute...

Hi there: There are several reasons why your 1996 Dodge Ram might not start when the engine is hot. Some of the common issues include a reduction of volume produced by the fuel pump, spark plugs that are damaged, ignition...

Hi Steven. It's very difficult to prove when electrical glitches occur or who should be "on the hook" for repair or diagnostic checks. The best advice I can offer is for you to speak with the service manager of the...

Hi there. It is not good to drive a vehicle with an engine that is misfiring and running rough as it can damage the engine. When the engine light was flashing, that meant that something went wrong at that moment...

Tire size 205/40z17 is not specified for your vehicle and thus does not fit. Use of that size will alter your speedometer reading, at minimum, and possibly affect other vehicle speed sensors affecting shift patterns. Your current tires are probably...

A car is a mechanical device that wears out in a predictable pattern. Therefore, tune-ups are NOT determined by personal predilection. If someone tells you, "In my opinion, a tune up consists of....", run for the exits! In other words,...