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I would recommend following your owners manual for the service interval. The fluid should be changed with Nissan CVT fluid only and you should have the filter and cooler flushed. If you need some assistance with this, contact a professional...

A rack and pinion steering system will not make a direct popping sound, but if the bushings are broken or damaged, then the system will move around and pop against the frame. Billing question was sent to CS for the...

Hi. If you look about six inches to a foot behind the jack point, the body of the car is there and is safe enough to use as a jack point for the car. The car jack may not fit...

There are a large number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) published by GM relative to the Tahoe's electrical system. In fact, the number is the largest I can recall from recent checks of the variety of other models we deal...

Based on your description it sounds like the overheating is accompanied by a coolant leak. Coolant leaks can be either a cause OR a consequence of overheating. Be sure not to drive the car if it is overheating because overheating...

Synthetic oil with a viscosity rating of 0W-20 is specified for your vehicle. 5W-20 is acceptable as well. 5W-30 will not harm your engine. Use of 5W-30 might add some additional cost in terms of reduced fuel economy due to...

Hi there. The most common thing that I have seen that causes this on your vehicle is a bad engine mount. When one of these fails the engine can move when it is started or when shifting gears. When this...

The first thing I would have to ask is if the cooling system is getting low on coolant. Does the engine run rough or misfire? The water coming out of your tail pipe may be just that, water due to...

Hi there. Assuming that you're not smoking your tires, this type of noise and smell is often associated with a worn out serpentine or drive belt, as the squealing noise is caused by the belt being loose and the smell...

I would suggest first checking the ABS sensors at the wheels as they are known for being very sensitive and relaying false readings. Things as simple as dirt and debris can cause these to not work properly. Since these are...

The odometer in your car tells you just one thing – the number of miles on the engine. This is critical information, and is necessary for a very wide range of things, from the title of the car (if you...

On your car, the starter is below the air cleaner box and air tube. You have to remove those, as well as other components to access the starter. Once you have accessed the connections to the starter, test for power...

If your Altima is equipped with heated seats (only available on certain trim levels), this system can provide additional comfort, particularly during cold weather. Using the system isn’t particularly difficult, either. Here’s what to do: Locate the heat seater...

Unless the ABS system is actually activating, that system would not be implicated as a "cause" of the poor acceleration. In any event, once the ABS codes are read by the mechanic using a scanner, it will be evident what...

Hi there. The VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) is on for an issue that deals with the engine load. Check the codes that are stored or pending in the ECM (computer) since the check engine light is on. The code should...

With intermittent conditions such as yours, the challenge is recreating the failure. We can't diagnose a car when it is working properly. The problem does not exist at that time. This could be a bad ignition switch, but is more...

Unless there is something visible like a vacuum leak through a cracked tube, to diagnose fluctuating idle speed a scan tool is essential to directly observe engine operating parameters. With regard to the idle air control valve, if you apply...

Backfiring occurs when the air fuel charge in a cylinder(s) fires at the wrong moment often when the exhaust valve is opening. There are backfires into the intake manifold, too, however. If during your work on the engine you moved...

The 2007 Ford Fusion 2.3l Duratec is usually a very dependable engine with few problems. However, there are several issues that could cause knocking and engine seizure. The engine oil filter in this engine is a cartridge type that has...

Howling, whining or whirring noises coming from the rear-end of the vehicle may indicate the need to have the rear differential inspected. Howling under acceleration at various speeds may indicate that the gears are worn out or are out of...

Hello. If the noise occurs right before the transmission shifts, then it can be caused by a few things. Depending on how it sounds, it can be a loose belt that is slipping when the vehicle is getting ready to...

If you are referring to "smoke" coming from the dash vents when the a/c system is running, that is simply water vapor. The refrigerant is contained in a sealed system, although not quite as well sealed as a home or...

One of the data inputs to the AdvanceTrac stability control system on your car comes from the electronic wheel speed sensors that are installed at all four wheel positions. The AdvanceTrac sensor, and/or the wiring to the sensor, at the...

The distance to empty feature tells you approximately how many miles you can drive before you run out of fuel. Because you get worse fuel economy when towing a trailer, your distance to empty number is much lower when a...

The vehicle locator lights can be turned on or off with just a few steps: 1. Turn on the infotainment system. 2. Press the CONFIG button to select the Configuration Settings menu. 3. Rotate the MENU/SELECT knob to Vehicle Settings,...