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A mechanic from YourMechanic can install your parts for you on a labor only basis. The warranty policy does not cover any failures due to any part installed that is customer supplied. You will need to list each and every...

Hey there. There are a few other reasons aside from the thermostat that may cause the car to overheat such as a clogged radiator or potentially a faulty coolant fan switch. A clogged radiator may prevent the coolant from flowing...

Hi there. The Electronic Stability Program light is on for the one or more of the wheel speed sensors are picking up a wheel that is spinning too fast. If the rear wheels spun out, then the system will become...

Automotive air conditioning (AC) will cause the engine to run hotter in the summer because it creates more heat in the engine compartment and there will be more strain on the engine to operate the AC compressor. The AC compressor...

As you know, all of the codes you have listed relate to cylinder misfires. There are a few things that may cause this to happen while also causing a reduction in fuel economy as you have indicated. A faulty camshaft...

Hi Francisco. If you can feel the vehicle shift into gear after moving the shifter into a forward gear, then it's likely that there is internal damage inside the transmission. However, if you move the shifter but nothing appears to...

Knowing your the maximum load weight of your vehicle is important to ensure you don’t overload your care and put you and your vehicle at risk. There are two places on your vehicle with labels that show your car’s maximum...

The seat belt will occasionally lock, which will keep you from being able to pull it any further. When this happens, release the seat belt until it has fully returned to the retractor. Wait a few seconds, then slowly pull...

The water pump is located on the front of the engine and is driven by a belt driven pulley that is turned by the crankshaft. Common signs of a failing water pump include coolant leak at the front-center of your...

Hello. I would need to know which EGR code you are getting in order to be able to precisely tell you what may be going on. Most of the time if replacing the EGR valve does not solve the problem...

The speedometer and odometer in the cluster are electronic and, if they do not illuminate, then your cluster may have failed. The cluster would have to be scanned to confirm that it is bad and in need of service. The...

If you are not running the a/c system at the time you see the temperature gauge go above the middle of gauge and back down every few minutes then this is normal cycling of the cooling fan. If you turn...

The mist feature provides visibility when you drive through a temporary patch of wetness, such as mist. When the mist feature is turned on, the windshield wipers will run one time, and then stop. To turn on the mist feature,...

Hi there. This may be a sign of a faulty transmission control solenoid or simply low transmission fluid. Modern automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a...

Hello, the lift gate latch is released electrically, so there is no way to unlock it with the panel in place. The lift gate interior panel must be remove for access to get the lift gate open. Once the lift...

Car warning lights come on for numerous reasons. The Check Engine Light is the most common light and may be on for several possible reasons. The VSA light relates to the vehicle stability assist system which is like a traction...

Unfortunately, when the navigation screen in a vehicle goes blank, this usually indicates that the screen has failed. I would be great if there were a fuse for the screen alone but unfortunately, there is only one fuse for the...

The coolant reservoir on your particular vehicle is a part of the pressurized system. In this case, the oil that was in the cooling system can cause a few different problems. When oil and coolant mix, they turn into a...

That is not an unreasonable price for a L4-2.0 L turbo engine. It would be much more elsewhere. Be sure the turbo charger is thoroughly inspected. If the engine failed due to an oil/lubrication issue, it would not be surprising...

It seems everywhere we look in the digital age, a computer is performing a job or task that used to be carried out by conventional means. In the case of your turn signals, what was once a simple fuse box...

Just because the transmissions in mustangs and crown victorias are of the same family of transmissions does not mean they are the same. You may have different gear ratios inside the transmission and also have different output shaft lengths. Your...

If you were told that the upper intake needs to be replaced then this may cause problems with the MAP sensor and the way the engine runs. A MAP sensor is very important to controlling the fuel strategy to the...

Even though it is not listed at a particular mileage, the fact that it is listed as a service indicates that it is a good idea to do that from time to time. With the mileage of your vehicle I...

Hello. The ABS and traction control / VSC fuses and relays would be the ones to check. There may just be one main ABS relay that powers all of the systems. U1000 and U1001 are codes indicating that a computer...

What you are describing sounds like a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and...