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Unfortunately, hearing an engine knock is not a good thing. Hopefully, you were able to shut the car engine off as soon as you heard the knock. It may be a long shot but one tip you can try first...

As for your power steering issue, it sounds like you might have a leak on your rack and pinion if it only leaks during hard turns. I would recommend having an oil/fluid leak inspection performed on your vehicle to determine...

Hi There, The check engine light may come on for many different reasons and is likely on as a result of the high idle. A high idle is generally the result of a lean fuel condition or a vacuum leak....

I would imagine that the camera is supposed to be mounted to the rear view mirror as a dash cam. Dash cams are good in the event that you are involved in an automobile accident or if someone attempts to...

There are two possible scenarios to check out. First, if the cooling system was not bled properly to get all the air out, then the cooling gauge can fluctuate, as the sensor can't measure the temperature of air/steam in the...

If your manual says to change the oil at 8000 miles then this is the official manufacturer recommendation. You have the choice to change the oil and filter sooner, but you will still need to monitor the oil level every...

Hi There, What you are describing sounds like potentially a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a transmission solenoid,...

Hello. If it is leaking from the holes that I think you are mentioning then these holes are the drain holes for the rear cargo area. This typically means that there is something in that area, probably extra oil that...

Hi There, Engine mounts can certainly cause a vibration when accelerating and may also cause a slight vibration at other times as well depending on the severity of their condition and where they may be damaged. Engine mounts are generally...

Hello. The lower joint carries most of the load and wears out first, but both upper and lower will have wear and may both need to be replaced. If you jack up the front end and support from under the...

The basic tune up will include replacing spark plugs, fuel filter and pcv valve. Then checking the air filter and replace if needed. You may want to also check coolant for need of replacement. The spark plug wires should be...

Hi there. Check all the fluids on your vehicle. Depending on what kind of service was performed on your vehicle will depend on what happened to your vehicle. If you had the engine oil changed, then make sure that the...

Hi. Although a thermostat is a possible cause of overheating, it's not the only cause for overheating. Also, if the thermostat wasn't installed correctly or the cooling system wasn't bled of air properly, it would still overheat. Other causes of...

Hello, thanks for writing in. The best way to determine what your issue is would be to find the source of your leak. There are a few places to check first. One of which is the top radiator hose. Holes...

The scrapping sound is most likely a part of the fender or plastic trim is hitting the tire on turns. I recommend you have a mechanic, like ones from YourMechanic, come by and check your car for you. The mechanic...

Hello. The fuel mileage rating on most vehicles is a rating estimate of the fuel mileage you should get. The problem with this rating you see in the windshield is based on city or highway driving. Both of these ratings...

Hello there, you have several different issues going on with your 2006 Acura MDX. When the window regulator is replaced there is a window reset procedure that must be done, this tells the regulator when the window is fully closed,...

The way to have an Airbag Light resolved would be to have a certified technician use an OBD2 scanner to retrieve any codes that are stored within the airbag module. Once these codes are found, the way in which the...

If you are getting spark but no injector signal for them to open then you may need to have the camshaft sensor checked to see if it is giving a cam signal to the computer to operate the injectors. Scan...

Hello. The oil that is spitting out from the front main seal is leaking onto the serpentine belt, and belt pulleys. This is causing the serpentine belt to slip off. The front main seal will need to be replaced with...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There are several systems that may be malfunctioning. You should narrow in on the charging system first. Have your battery and your alternator checked. This can be done at home or at your local...

You should use Honda ATF-Z1 fluid. This is supposed to be the correct fluid for all vehicles 2010 and older.