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What are the chances of my 1.2 i10 hyundai engine valves to be damaged after a timing belt breaks while driving
The Hyundai 1.2 litre motor is an interference motor and the engine is most likely going to bend the valves if the timing belt breaks when the engine is running.
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I was wondering if I could put a twin turbo.
Just go to Google search and type in 2016 Ford Mustang 3.7 turbos and a list of different possibilities for you will pop up. Since your car is brand new I cannot recommend any one place to get them.
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Door not opening from inside
If the door will still open normally from the outside, I would normally suspect that one of the plastic clips that hold the linkage for the door handle has broken. Have a certified mechanic come and take a look at...
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I'm changing my AE92 OEM Corolla shocks to a KYB Excel-G model. Do I keep the same coil springs?
For most people replacing their springs along with the struts is an issue of budget. Since you are already upgrading the shock portion of the strut, you will also see an improvement with new springs. I definitely suggest replacing the...
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After heating core replacement, oil gone and engine ruined
Hello. The heater core would not have anything to do with the oil. If anything they may not have properly installed one of the heater hoses which may have causes the coolant to leak which would have caused the engine...
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Windshield chips
Hello. If there are that many chips in the window then the previous owner obviously did a lot of highway driving. The Ford Escape sits low and tends to take a lot of debris into the windshield due to its...
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Spike in costs around 120,000 miles?
Hi there. Your question of what to expect in service costs is difficult to answer. There are variables involved, whether the vehicle was driven hard by the previous owner(s), or whether the vehicle has had maintenance performed at the recommended...
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Battery went dead. Replaced battery. Engine and battery lights are on.
Hi There, As you know, your problem may be related to a faulty alternator resulting from it not properly charging the battery. This may also be related to a faulty voltage regulator. The voltage regulator regulates the rate at which...
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car shaking
Hi there. Without knowing what type of car, truck or SUV you have, that's difficult for us to give you an accurate assessment. In most cases a problem like this is caused by a vacuum leak or a malfunction of...
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Car starts and turn back off immediately
Hi. This car will not stay running if the anti theft light is blinking. This means that the car has shut down the fuel to the fuel injectors so the car does not run preventing someone from stealing it if...
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How to clean carbon buildup on a 2015 Eco Boost Mustang
It's easy, your catch can isn't going to stop it, so when you put that on you don't have to worry. But to clean it now, all you have to do is take off any big vacuum on the intake...
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When steering, truck sways right to left
Hi, thanks for writing in. You will need to have the truck turned off but the steering unlocked. Rock the steering left and right while someone else inspects each steering joint from the steering shaft to the tie rod ends...
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Poor acceleration and car jerking when going going on a mild/steep slope or carrying more people
Hi there, thanks for writing in. It sounds like you might be experiencing a problem with your clutch as opposed to the engine. Typically, around 130,000 miles, the clutch of a manual transmission will begin to develop problems engaging fully....
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Problem with intermittent momentary loss of firing/power X-Trail model
The catalytic converter does help to contribute to back pressure, however, it may not be related to your loss of power issue. If the same issue existed before removing the catalytic converter, then it is likely not the problem. ...
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Blower motor resistor and transistor.
Your car is not equipped with a transistor for the blower motor. Your car has a blower resistor that controls the speed of the blower motor with the changes to the blower switch. The burning smell you are getting may...
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Hi Jose
There are two camshaft position sensors on your vehicle, designated "left" and "right". In addition, there is a crankshaft position sensor. YourMechanic offers diagnostic and replacement services for these sensors. In the case of the camshaft position sensor, request CPS...