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The first thing you'd want to do is change the thermostat. It is a cheap part, so change the thermostat first to see if this remedies the problem. They often just don't heat to the operating temperature because the thermostat...

Hi Paula. Thank you for contacting us today. If windshield washer fluid has been added to the radiator, even a small amount - it should be flushed. Windshield washer fluid contains soap, which will expand and bubble rapidly when it...

The first thing you'd want to do of course is pull off all the wheels and look for the leaks. But if you have no leaks, yours is the classic sign of a bad brake booster. When brake boosters go...

It is possible both bulbs are burned out. The filament in each bulb should be tested with an ohmmeter. The bulbs can also be powered off the car to see if both filaments work but be wary of short circuits...

Hi there. The noise that you are hearing is the parking brakes not releasing. Check the cable to the parking brake pedal and see if the cable is snagging on something under the car. If not, then the rear brakes...

This may be a sign of failing or worn out wheel bearings. A wheel bearing will usually fail due to pitting or small damage on the surface of the rollers or the bearing race. Both the surface of the rollers...

The heater may have started to go cold due to the engine getting low on coolant and from the overheating. The engine may now not turn over due to overheating until the engine stopped seized the motor and coolant may...

If the battery is new and charging system output has been measured and is within specifications, the only reason a battery will discharge is if the car sits for a long period of time (batteries will self-discharge even if not...

Hi there. In order to answer your question, we need to know what year, make and model of vehicle you have along with any symptoms you are experiencing.

Hello, and thank you for writing in. It sounds like you need a new alternator. That can be tested to make sure it's the issue. The exact price is going to vary based on the mechanic and what they charge...

Hi. The first thing to do is check the codes stored in the engine computer. If the engine is indeed misfiring, codes will be stored. The source of the misfire will need to be identified, possible faults include a failing...

Hi there. A squeaking while turning could be ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, etc.. Without a proper inspection being performed is like throwing darts at a dartboard; you may get lucky on the first try, but not likely. Guessing...

Hello. Typically the heater control valve is in the underhood area mounted near or on the engine compartment firewall. In that location just look for the valve plumbed into what are typically 3/4 flexible rubber heater hoses (often "molded" hoses),...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle should be fine with the existing transmission fluid for another 45,000 miles or so. This is assuming that the transmission functions normally and that there are no signs of excess transmission wear....

There is quite a large number of possible issues that will cause a no start condition. There could be a bad fuel pump, bad spark plugs, faulty ignition coil, or a failed camshaft, or crankshaft, sensor. Any of which will...

It sounds like you may be low on transmission fluid or have a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a fuel supply problem in getting the proper amount of fuel to the fuel injectors. As you know, when you turn the key to on, the fuel pump is activated and the...

The most common cause of a clutch pedal that will not retract is the clutch itself, or the slave cylinder. With the clutch not disengaging, this vehicle is not safe to be driven until the repairs have been completed. A...

There are a few possible reasons for a vehicle to stall. There could be a clogged fuel filter, a vacuum leak, a failing fuel pump, or even a sensor that has gone/going bad. I would suggest that you first pull...

Shaking or vibration may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Other things such as a faulty idle air control valve may cause the engine idle to drop below the normal...

Shift kits typically work by upping the line pressure in the transmission to each gear set. The increased pressure makes for faster and firmer shifts. You'll probably feel a little kick in the back with each shift. Quicker shifts will...