The 195 65 R15 size has a 7% greater diameter than the stock tires. A consequence is your speedometer (which was calibrated to the OEM specified tire) reading will be inaccurate. For example, if your speedometer reads 65 miles per...
Hello. This can be caused by a number of things. Since the check engine light is on you more than likely have a misfire or a faulty sensor. I would usually start by scanning the computer for codes to see...
If your car jerks when you put it into reverse, that could possibly be caused by your motor mounts. Worn motor mounts will not support the engine, and it will move when throttle is applied. I would recommend having a...
The relay that is clicking is the main computer PCM/Fuel pump relay. The relay may be bad or may be getting overheated from a fuel pump drawing too many amps. I suggest you replace the relay first and then see...
This type of situation is caused by a rotational imbalance or load variation on the tires. My recommendation would be to have the tire road force balanced and matched for least vibration. This type of balance will put the...
Hello - first task is to check the fluid level in the transmission. If it is low, failure to engage gears could result. If you have lost Reverse only, most likely the reverse primary clutch in the transmission, or the...
If there are no warning lights on when the engine is running, all of the airbags are active. That is the default mode. About twelve years ago the DMV required that the driver be given control of whether the passenger...
Are you having a problem with a noise coming through the speakers of your audio system? It is possible some of the audio components got wet before the window seal was replaced. You should have a speaker amplifier mounted inside...
It sounds like the coolant thermostat is stuck open and allowing the coolant to flow freely through the system. This will keep the engine temperature well below operating temperatures. As for the transmission, I would check the fluid level and...
This is a common sign of a failing CV joint. A CV (Constant Velocity) joint is a shaft that connects the transmission to the wheels, essentially transferring the power from the drive train directly to the wheels. The CV joint...
Depending on the vehicle year, make and model you may have a fuse that got blown. You may also have a shorted instrument cluster that has blown fuses or is just not making good contact with the wire harness connections...
Hi there: Usually a small rattle while driving slow is caused by a loose component such as strut dust boots and foam insulator, wheel center caps, plastic inner fenders and splash guards that have come loose. In many cases it...
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...
Hi. I think you may have an issue with the starter having an intermittent electrical issue. The starter has a solenoid that energies the moving puts in the starter to start the car. If this is going bad or has...
Checking the coolant level in your vehicle is an important part of maintenance. It also can be done in just a few steps. Make sure your vehicle has been turned off long enough that it is no longer hot....
Hi there. Most clunking sounds, especially while turning, are attributed to worn out bearings or bushings - especially CV joints, tie rod ends, and also stabilizer bar joints. Not sure why it would only happen while it is hot outside,...
An automatic transmission does not use the same style clutch that a manual transmission uses. The automatic transmission uses a torque converter attached to the engine and transmission to serve as a connection between the two components. The torque convertor...
As you may know, ethanol attracts and bonds with water from the air, and that water can separate out inside the tank due to phase separation. If your vehicle sits for long periods between use, the moisture settles to...
Hi. I would start by taking it in to have the transmission power flushed first as this will remove any debris from the inside of the transmission. Over time, fluid and additives lose their potency. Unlike simply draining and replacing...
My best guess would be that this involves a crankshaft position sensor. They can do strange things when they are cracked or broken. Temperature has been known to affect the signal strength and clarity to the PCM. It is mounted...
Your car’s key-embedded remotes are called Integrated Keyhead Transmitters, or IKTs. They give you the ability to start the engine, control the door locks and more. Each IKT needs to be programmed to work with your car’s ignition. There are...
Hi there. For the vehicle, the part that the coil pack is attached to that was broken is called a coil pack bracket. Sometimes the coil packs are sold with the bracket and sometimes the coil packs are sold separately....
Hi there. It's quite possible that your key's battery has worn out; which typically causes this issue to occur. When your battery dies in your key you should be able to start your car as normally for a while. The...
Hi Marcel. Thanks for contacting us today. A hissing noise from the passenger side of the engine bay is commonly caused by either a vacuum line leak or exhaust manifold leak. If the AC is turned on, it can also...
Hello. There are several components that will cause these noises when accelerating. Typically they are related to the exhaust system. You may be experiencing an exhaust leak for one option. This can occur when a hole has found its way...
