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Sound like your clutch has gone from being weak to being bad. It doesn't take much to finish a clutch off once it starts slipping. When a clutch slips, it makes heat, which further deteriorates the lining. A skillful driver...

Hi there. From the description your vehicle only shakes in first gear, with delayed upshift seems unusual. Assuming the P0300 code is continuing to return, it leads me to believe you may have a fuel delivery issue. Low fuel pressure...

It sounds like you may have a problem with the brakes developing the proper hydraulic pressure. One of the most common causes of the brake pedal going to the floor is a loss of brake fluid. Generally, this is easy...

Hello. Thank you for writing in. All vehicles need a higher RPM when cold. The engine needs more fuel and advanced spark timing. The computer monitors all of this with various sesnors. Due to yours being higher than usual, you...

There is no way for me to know if you have bad piston rings based on your statement. I would recommend that if you already have the head off for repair to the valves then it is now the best...

The symptoms you describe are most commonly caused by the ignition switch loosing contact to one or more contacts in the switch. I would try and wiggle the ignition key to see if the problem comes and goes. This would...

You can get one or more of the battery storage units that can be hooked to a phone to recharge a phone so you an use it. They can be hooked up to a USB charge port on your small...

Hi there. When the engine is put under a load by the AC system, the car’s computer automatically attempts to compensate for that by adjusting the idle. If there is carbon buildup within any part of the system, including the...

Hello. A 2016 Impreza 2.0 should yield 28 mpg city 37 mpg highway. If it is only yielding 11 KM/L at 120 KM/PH then there is likely an issue with the vehicle, as it should be yielding close to 15...

From what you describe it would appear that your vehicle is experiencing some sort of engine performance issue. Hesitation when put into gear can be caused by a wide variety of things. Possible causes can range from issues with the...

You need to have the engine computer scanned to see what trouble code is stored. Not all codes will cause the engine to run bad or cause a noticeable problem. For instance, a trouble code could be triggered by a...

Hello. A few things I would look into are the battery and the central lock vacuum pump. A bad battery can cause all sorts of electrical malfunctions. If the battery checks out, I would then move on to making sure...

A poor engine idle could be due to a faulty idle air controller or IAC for short. The IAC controls the engine idle speed by allowing more or less air into the intake manifold. More air equals high RPM, less...

This may be a sign of a faulty MAP sensor as the vehicle responds adversely to a load put on the motor (i.e. putting it in gear, making turns (which makes use of the power steering pressure switch) turning on...

The codes P0171 and Po172 can be caused by other sensors like the MAP sensor, BARO sensor or ECT ACT sensors and each sensor will need to be checked to see if one is out of specifications.

You will first need to check to see if the fuel filter is not defective and installed correctly and not backwards. If the filter checks out okay then you may be having another issue that is causing the engine to...

The modulator should only be replaced if you have developed, or otherwise received, a conclusive diagnostic proving failure. For want of that you are likely wasting your time and money and also, as important, losing a valuable opportunity to understand...

Hello there, many different faults can cause your car to not start when the key is turned. In this case the most likely faults would be a ignition switch, key cylinder, worn key, key transponder failure, or a wiring harness...

Hi there, It is very common for a failing bearing or bushing on the inside of an alternator to squeak. It is also possible that a failing bearing can allow the alternator shaft to move inside the housing, and the...

The utility hook is located on the back of the front seats. To use it, simply hang an item of less than six pounds from the hook. This hook works perfectly for keeping grocery bags from falling over.

When you are starting the vehicle, make sure your foot is firmly applied on the brake pedal before pushing the button. If you ever notice your brake lights do not come on and the car doesn't start, there may be...

This is a common sign of a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and...

There is a recall, 05v270000, for electrical system wiring dated 2005-06-07. This is a Ford recall number that pertains to this exact problem you are having and the cause of the issue may be the fuel injection wire harness or...

One way to diagnose this is to use a voltmeter to check for battery voltage at the starter motor when the key is held in the "start" position. If there is power to the starter motor, and yet it doesn't...

You may have broke the shift cable and will need to have the cable checked to see if it broke and replace the cable.