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Anyone riding in or driving the car must be buckled up. Not only is it the law, but it’s the only way to reduce the chance of injury during an accident. Don’t rely on your air bags to protect you....

A possibility is a loose or missing oil fill cap and/or a large leak at the oil filter. There is a thick rubber ring gasket that seals the oil filter base to the engine. The gasket has to be applied...

Hi, to fix this problem you will need to replace the intake manifold gaskets. That will take care of the Barometric Pressure Sensor. I would inspect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve, since it may have been left open causing...

If I understand your question correctly, when you say it has a skip, I assume you are saying it has a misfire. With new ignition coils installed we can reasonably assume this is not the problem. The other issue may...

Hello there, a few different faults can cause the bluetooth system to act up like this. The most common issues include a wiring fault, phone incompatibility, or bluetooth module failure. A qualified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, will be...

Hi there. What you are describing in the diagnosis of your Hyundai's issues is the major reason why auto part store diagnosis tends to be incorrect. When they complete a 'scan' they simply download a code and make a general...

Hi Cyrus. Thanks for contacting us tonight. The only item that would cause all of these to fail would be a damaged electrical relay or an exposed electrical wire in the steering column or behind the dash. In most cases,...

Among common possibilities for loss of power are plugged fuel injectors (remove all from fuel rail and send to a lab such as Mr. Injector - don't waste your time with so-called "on car cleaning"), throttle body faults (electronic throttle...

Unfortunately, the Mazda clutch is a hydraulic system that has no adjustments. If the clutch is slipping the clutch disc is most likely either worn or the pressure plate is faulty. The clutch system will need to be inspected and...

Hi! That seems to be a very unsual issue on a vehicle with such low miles. I'm curious what the Acura dealer service department said about this. Being that your TLX is so new and covered under warranty, I suggest...

If the AdvanceTrac warning light is on constantly, that means that service is needed on your vehicle's AdvanceTrac system. AdvanceTrac is an electronic stability control or "traction control" system and while the warning is displayed that safety feature may be...

You may have a power steering pump that is low on pressure and cannot produce enough pressure at low speeds to turn easily. Have the power steering pressures checked by a mechanic to be at or above about 700psi....

Hi there: It's really difficult to tell you for certain what's wrong with your Saturn without completing a visual inspection. However, if you had to add half of a gallon of oil, that's not a good indication that internal components...

Hi there: Without being there to inspect your Honda Pilot, it's very difficult for me to give you accurate advice on what is causing the steering to be loose. All of the items you've listed in your question could be...

Hello. This may be related to either a bad ground connection from the battery or potentially a bad voltage regulator. The other end of the black battery ground cable should be connected to the chassis of the car firmly. If...

Hello. If there is a ticking or knocking noise coming from the top of the engine, then it may have the damage that you mentioned. If the noise is not very loud, then it may be normal as these engines...

You are correct. This is the throttle position sensor or TPS. You should not need any special tools to remove it. Most throttle position sensors are mounted to the throttle body with 7mm, 8mm, or tor bolts. If you have...

The cause of the reduced power is not likely to be the battery. In any case, the battery is easy to test and rule out. The issue you are writing in about is common enough that a specific diagnostic, namely...

Firstly, remove the back seat's bottom. Then listen near the fuel pump access cover when someone cycles the key on and off. You should hear the fuel pump come on. If not then you may have a burned out fuel...