You should not use tap water since it has added chlorine, calcium, and other additives that de-ionized water will not. You can purchase coolant already pre-mixed 50/50 or mix it yourself with de-ionized water and coolant mixed 50/50. You can...
Sounds like the overheating caused coolant to fill up one of the cylinder or it lost compression from a warped cylinder head. A compression test would need to be done to see if the head is warped and blew the...
If you plan on using the vehicle, you should absolutely add more coolant. Do NOT drive the vehicle without coolant. Overheating an engine can permanently damage the engine and several other components. The water pump will need to be replaced....
Hi there. Either the tires are out of balance and causing the front end to shake and make the steering parts move around or there is a loose steering or suspension part that is moving around as the vehicle is...
If the key won't turn in the lock cylinder, it is a mechanical issue. If this happened to me, I would be removing the steering column covers again to see what is physically keeping the lock cylinder from turning. As...
Hi James. Thanks for contacting us today. As the owner of a 2009 BMW 128i that just had it's last payment made, I can tell you that routine maintenance and service for these vehicles is on the average, 30 to...
Hi...mechanics are qualified based on vehicle technology and systems, not "models" and so any of the certified mechanics will be able to help you. Hypothetically, even a mechanic who thought he "specialized" in a particular model still must consult and...
Hello, thank you for writing in. Start by tightening up the linkage. You can even make adjustments to the linkage to compensate for wear. The transmission pan should be taken off and inspected. If there are any signs of mechanical...
Hi, thanks for your question. There should not be any major concern to drive with them this way assuming it is still drivable other than the vibration and noise as you have experienced. Be sure to give yourself extra time...
No, I wouldn't do it. Drivers that are doing that stuff, they think they have faster cars that sound better and they are nicer--don't ever do that. Those are for race cars and guess what, when they set it up...
Chime noises, or any alarms for that matter, that just occur out of nowhere represent electrical faults that would have to be traced during an electrical components diagnostic. The only "connection" between the chime going off when the accelerator pedal...
Hello. It sounds like you may have a bad vent or purge valve in the evaporative emissions system. Most of the time this is caused by the purge valve. These valves work to contain the gas fumes in the vehicle...
Hi, thanks for your question. I'd be happy to offer my insight. I suggest checking the transmission shift cable connection at the transmission to see if the cable came loose from a defective cable end bushing. If you would like...
Hi there. It would seem to be the right front wheel bearing that is making the noise. The vibration could be from the drive shaft center support bearing being worn out. To check if the bearing is worn, push up...
The Electronic Spark Control module controls the ignition timing keeping the ignition cycle smooth as the various demands of the engine change depending on driving conditions. The compression in a given cylinder is created by tight clearances in the cylinder...
Of course if your instrument cluster has gone dark, you first want to check the fuses. But in this case you probably won't find the problem there. Mercedes has been struggling with these instrument clusters for a long time. Some...
While your car is designed to get good fuel economy, there are several things that you can do on your own to ensure that you get the most bang for your buck. Here’s how to make sure that you get...
You will need to have the Check Engine Light diagnosed by having the computer scanned and any codes diagnosed. Be aware that O2 sensor codes may not be an O2 sensor failure but an engine running lean or too rich....
I'd go for the STI if I were you. And, like I've said many times--if you are getting a Subaru get a standard transmission. Their automatic transmissions stink. They are horrible. They wear out. They cost a fortune to fix....
Hello, if is and automatic transmission, the fluid level should be checked first. If the fluid level is low, it should be topped up to the full mark and see if operation returns to normal. If the fluid level is...
This sound is often times associated with a heater core that may have air pockets in it. As you may know, the heater core is a small radiator like unit that circulates the hot coolant from the engine through the...
