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Can't find a parasitic drain?
Yes, your amp could be staying on. Feel it and see if it's warm. Disconnect it to confirm. Using a low amp probe (amp clamp) around the battery cable is the easiest, most repeatable method to measure battery drain. Measure...
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Not happy about transmission failure
Chevrolet determined that the transmission on the 2009 Chevy Traverse that are equipped with the 6T70/75 6-speed automatic transmission (RPO MH2, MH4, MH6, and MY9 have breaks on the clutch wave plates. This causes the transmission to have no reverse,...
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2000 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 Need fluid recomendations
Here is the (recommended fluid chart)[ https://www.dropbox.com/s/aj2pl3u0rybj7pp/2000%20gmc%20sierra%20fluid%20chart.pdf?dl=0]
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Smell smoke when starting
The smell of smoke may indicate that you have a slight oil leak on your engine somewhere. The hood will get hot, and this is normal. The engine compartment can be 200 degrees fahrenheit or maybe even a little hotter....
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My car is not cranking, I have replaced several parts, what could be the issue?
There are many faults will cause your 2003 Ford Taurus to not crank or stat. Replacing the battery is a great place to start, as this is the most common cause of a no crank/no start. There are a few...
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Having issue with HVAC system in my car
This symptom can actually be caused by two different things. You are right to think that the blend door actuator could be at fault. If the blend door is not able to move, this will not allow air passing over...
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Oil Light and Overheating.
The oil pressure light will usually come on when a few things could be happening. Either the motor is in fact low on oil, the oil pump could be failing or not pumping oil sufficiently or the oil pressure sending...
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Have to crank the engine a few times to get it to start.
Engine temperature can significantly affect vehicle components - especially electronics. An engine that won't start when hot usually indicates a problem in one of the vehicle's many circuits. Heat can cause thermal expansion and contraction, as well as increased electrical...
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Coolant is bubbling
Hi. Your concern sounds very similar to an event where the system cooling fan may not be working properly. If the air conditioning is cooler as the vehicle is moving, but warm when stopped, this tells me air flow is...
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Can the oil pan gasket replacement be done at home? 2006 Lincoln Ls V8. Does it use just a liquid gasket or does it use an actual gasket?
Hi there. The oil pan gasket is either a gasket of cork or rubber (silicone molded) or a spread of RTV Silicone. The oil pan gasket can be removed at home, you will just have to jack up the vehicle...
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Remove tree sap
You will probably want to talk to a paint specialist, or paint supply store. They should know of products that will be strong enough to remove the sap without messing up your paint finish.
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When I drive mostly slow, but also when I'm going fast the front right tire has a bounce to it. New tire, what could it be?
Hello, thanks for writing in about your Chevrolet Monte Carlo. If the problem did not start until you installed the tires then the tire is most likely bad and has a flat spot. I suggest taking it back to the...