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If the oil filter gasket does not properly seal, this may result in oil leaking out. Depending on the severity of this and how quickly it leaks, this may result in the motor running dangerously low on oil which can...

It is possible that the power steering flow control valve, which regulates the power assist to the steering rack, is stuck in the closed, or "reduced assist" position. Have the steering system checked for proper assist pressure to the steering...

Hi Latorus. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Anytime a car overheats, it can cause a tremendous amount of damage to the engine and electrical components (especially if coolant spills under the hood and penetrates sensors or other electrical harnesses). In...

I would suggest checking the Kelly Blue Book website with specifics related to your zip code as market prices of cars vary by zip code. This will give you a baseline for determining whether or not the car is within...

This is a common sign of a failing CV joint. A CV (Constant Velocity) joint is a shaft that connects the transmission to the wheels, essentially transferring the power from the drive train directly to the wheels. The CV joint...

Hello. It sounds like it is possible that your transmission may be starting to fail. If your car is rolling when it is in park, it is not staying in the parking gear. This indicates that there may be an...

The speedometer receives a signal from the vehicle's speed sensor. A malfunctioning speedometer is often connected to some malfunction with this sensor, or the vehicle computer. Have a mechanic, like the experts housed here at YourMechanic, inspect these systems for...

A few different faults can cause the vehicle to stall out like this. The most common would be the ignition switch, battery, fuel pump, fuel filter, or battery cable. The brakes will work without the engine on but they loose...

You will need to have the computer tested to find out what codes are stored in memory and then have those codes tested to find out why the check engine light and EPC light is on. A mechanic like one...

Hi there. The smell would be the cabin air filter causing the odor to fumigate the area. Find the cabin air filter and replace the filter with a new one. Usually the filter is found in a trap door behind...

Hello, There are a few things that can cause the car to jerk like this. One of these is a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor monitors air intake as it is mixed with...

Wow... 329,000 miles on your Chevrolet Uplander. Assuming you are still on your original engine, that is a long lived vehicle. If your Check Engine Light is on, YourMechanic will use an electronic code retrieval tool to download the DTC's...

Hi there. As you already know, replacing components without proper diagnoses, can be expensive and time consuming without resolution. Assuming, the engine is mechanically sound, turns over uniform with compression. This would lead me to believe, it could be no...

You need to check the large fuse links at the harness from the alternator to the battery. If the fuse link is blown the battery will not get charged. If you are having trouble pinpointing the problem, a local expert...

Hello. Replacing the fuel injectors will not cause this. If it only stalls at idle, I would clean the throttle body first. If it is dirty, then this will occur. If it is fine, then it may be an air...

Hi, this is a common issue on this and many other Ford models. If the pump is full and it is still making noise then you either need to replace the pump or the fluid. I would change out the...

The transmission mount would need to be replaced, and all the other mounts checked for cracks as well. It is normal for the mounts to crack or break over time from wear and tear. I recommend that you have a...

Hi there. If your car is not turning over, despite a new battery and a jump, then it is probably not a battery problem. It may be possible that there may be a problem with the vehicle's starter, or starting...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to try to help. I'm curious to know if other symptoms are present before isolating what's going on. The truck shutting off can happen for a variety of reasons. When this...

Check the Steering Lock Module for faults. This component is tied into the vehicle security system (including your ignition key), and appears to have either failed or is not sync'ing correctly with the key and security system. A professional mechanic,...

A p0010 fault code does show that there is a problem with the camshaft actuator valve control circuit. This code is set when the computer is commanding a certain position for the actuator on the camshaft, but it is not...

Hi there - yes, the "D" unit is an updated steering rack ("F" updated models are already available, so the updates continue). However, remember that this is electrically power-assisted, and there is a software component to the equation. If you...

You should either visit your local parts store to purchase the oil and filter for your vehicle or have a mechanic like one from YourMechanic come and perform the service for you. The engine will use 0w20 oil and filter...