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If the noise is coming from your engine or transmission, it should be diagnosed as soon as possible and you should limit driving until you have it checked. You could contact YourMechanic to come to you and give a thorough...

If you have not touched the emergency brake, it cannot activate or seize on its own. The emergency brake mechanism, if not regularly used, will tend to get corroded and sticky but if you have not used it prior to,...

Hi Justin. Thanks for contacting us today. There are several possible reasons why you are not getting fuel from the fuel pump. First, if the pump was not correctly installed or primed, it may fail quickly. It's also possible that...

The belt tensioner or pulley will need to be checked along with the belt's condition. The belt may just need to be adjusted. I recommend having a certified mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, come and test your vehicle for you....

This can be caused by the heater core having a partial blockage or by the temperature blend door on passenger side going to cold. You will need to have actuator checked first and then if it i moving door to...

The trouble code stored in the vehicles computer may shed some light on what's going on. Turning on the AC adds an extra load to the engine and the computer picked up some trouble when the data figures changed. Consider...

Hi there - some problem codes require a certain number of "drive cycles" before the ECU will turn off a Check Engine problem code, O2 sensors often being one of them. If your truck is running well, ignore the light...

Hi Jermaine. Thanks for contacting us today. When you add engine oil, it will drain through the oil galley and into the engine pan. So, when you fill the oil, it will not appear to be fuller. Add the quart...

Hi, thanks for writing in. This can be caused by a couple of things. First, bad or worn outer CV joints can cause this. Does your car make the noise when turning both ways or just one way? If it...

There is likely a problem in the fuel, ignition, or air induction systems. When you put the car in drive, you are "loading" the engine and obviously due to some fault the engine lacks sufficient power at that point to...

This may be a result of low transmission fluid or potentially a faulty transmission control module. A faulty transmission control module may cause a delay in acceleration or erratic shifting of gears. The transmission control module has various sensors such...

If the symptom is tied to how you manipulate the key, there might be a problem with the ignition switch. To get this resolved, if you want the required diagnostic steps performed by a certified Mechanic, dispatched by YourMechanic right...

If the engine in your car is original, at 25 years old, you might want to check compression to see what the basic mechanical condition of the engine is. Poor gas mileage can be caused by low tire pressure; faulty...

It's not a good idea to remove fuses in an attempt to disable the power door locks; as this will also impact other vital vehicle operations. It's more likely that you've got a problem with the power door lock actuator....

When your ABS system detects the wheels are losing contact with the road you will see and feel various braking pulsations, hard pedal as the ABS is trying to help you keep control on the ice. Once the 4 tires...

A code of P0300 can be caused by vacuum leak in the PCV system or in the intake manifold gasket. It can also be caused by excessive water or alcohol in the fuel. Try adding dry gas or Heat to...

Hi there. LED lights do not put much strain on the battery unless your leaving them on without the engine running for extended periods of time. Also, I have not know LED lights to be used as a GPS tracking...

Hello. This is a very rare and strange problem to have in a car. My thought is that something is putting too much load on the car when you are turning left. A load is when a component of the...

Lumbar support is a convenient feature that makes long trips much more comfortable. Proper lumbar support makes the seat more evenly support the passenger. In a truck with manual bucket seats, the lumbar support is adjusted by spinning...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The stop leak is only temporary and may not even work the first time. If you use too much or not as directed it may block the radiator and...

It is very possible that you could have a faulty engine or transmission mount causing this issue. Engine and transmission mounts are made of rubber and they wear out over time. I would recommend having your vehicle inspected by a...