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Fuse box 2000 Mercury Cougar
Hi there - this sounds like a major electrical failure! Something serious enough to melt the fuse box, is a serious fire risk as well as a functional problem I would investigate the cause of the electrical short if possible...
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Car battery light is on
The battery light comes on to indicate that the charging voltage is low. It usually means there is a problem in the car's charging system. if the battery is in good condition, the car can still run for a short...
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Leak in my cooling system
Hello there, many common faults will cause a coolant leak in your 2002 Saturn. Without knowing your exact make and model I can only provider general advice. Coolant leaks can form in almost any part of the system. The most...
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Mazda MX5 vs. Mazda RX8
It depends on what you want. RX8's are a screaming car that run around and have these rotor engines that blow up, which they still haven't fixed. But Miatas are known as a lady's car. They can last a long...
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Car starts and runs but dies after 4-10 minutes, will not restart...leave overnight, same all over again.
Your car uses the old Bosch KE injection system. It is a mechanical, electronic combination system that has the unique ability to run (though not very well) with the electronics not working at all, You might find that the section...
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I have a 2008 f250 with a 6.4 diesel. I have the updated hoses on it. I moved the top hose at the radiator and I heard pressure re
Your best indication of the efficiency, and condition, of the cooling system is the engine operating temperature. If the operating temperature is in the "normal" range for your engine, then you need not worry. As far as the generation of...
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Black smoke issuing from vehicle and burning oil.
Hello, There is a common problem with the PCV valve allowing oil to enter into the intake and burn oil on these cars. There is a modified PCV valve that has been made to prevent this from happening. I would...
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Car making noise and trying to stall
The information you have provided for your Saturn is limited so it is difficult to point you in the right direction. Sometimes when a vehicle has an intermittent problem, such as noise coming and going from your Saturn, the problem...
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I have excessive fuel consumption 125 km per 20 liters there is no check engine light car run smoothly no emissions? what is probl
It sounds like you may not be shifting the transmission at the appropriate times. The vehicle will not get optimum fuel economy if you are "over revving" the engine. To maximize fuel economy I suggest shifting at low rpm (2500...
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Turn signals do not work but hazards do
The turn signals use fuse number 6 in interior fuse box and have a seperate flasher from the hazards. If the hazards work then the turn signals should work. You should check fuse for power at fuse box and flasher...
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Car won't drive
Based on the information you gave, there could be several potential causes, including an engine misfire, faulty fuel pump, or a vacuum leak. You didn't mention if your Check Engine Light is on, but I feel it is likely to...
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I could fit 31 gallons in y tank on every Filip in my work truck. I was rear ended a few weeks ago and now it only fits 24 gallons
You first should look under vehicle to see if the fuel tank was damaged during the accident? If it was then the damaged may have caused the problem. If the tank and frame around the tank was not damaged then...
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Every morning or when I use my truck i put it on drive I press on the gas and the engine will rev up but the truck goes very slow
Hello. I have a couple of ideas. You mentioned it happens in the morning and this indicates the truck is cold. When the seals in a transmission get old and hard, they allow ATF to leak internally and the transmission...
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Car oftentimes doesn't start, when it finally starts it doesn't stay running.
Hello there, many common faults will cause your 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme to have a hard time starting and die after it starts. You have done great in replacing the crankshaft position sensor, fuel pump, fuel filter, and ignition module...
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Car leaks antifreeze from hose
Coolant leaks can be tricky. I recommend having a certified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, come out to your car's location to run a diagnostic inspection of your antifreeze leak, and suggest the best path to repair.
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Underneath truck
A strategy is to have a "knowledgeable" assistant with you so that he or she can be outside the vehicle right at the site of the suspected noise when you get in. If that person listens very carefully, he or...
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trouble getting into reverse - 2010 Hyundai i20
Hey there. This is a common problem when the transmission synchros are going bad. These are small forks in your transmission that help get your car in and out of gear. When these get worn or break, you will experience...
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Parts
You already have the names of the parts and can purchase them with the names you have so they can be installed. Just remember that the parts will not be covered by our parts warranty.
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Why Yourmechanic will not last long?
Feel free to inform this customer that FREE advice on products we DON'T SERVICE (like his moped question) is not what we offer at yourmechanic.com.
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Engine burning fair bit of oil
You should first have the engine checked for any leaks and the PCV system serviced. Then make sure a paper style factory air filter is used. Use the correct oil and then document exactly how much oil is used per...
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Spewing oil leaving a puddle an shaking violently starts but sounds very bad like it's not getting oil an is rough sounding
Your description of the lack of oil tells me your engine is probably already badly damaged. The main problem is you drove it home with the problems you have described. The only way to save a motor from damage when...
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I have a 2001 Volvo T5 S60 I was wondering will driver side glass window fit from a 2011 Volvo S40
The two windows are different. You should have the computer tested to see if the computer stored codes for the poor gas mileage problem so it can be diagnosed. You may have bad O2 sensors.