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Hello. This can be caused by a number of reasons. The EPC light will come on when the computer detects a problem within the power train system. This can be as easy as a bad sensor or a more complicated...

The double flare end of the tube should be fully inserted until the flare mates with the convex sealing surface. The tube nut should then smoothly thread all the way down by hand. If the tube nut does not start...

Hey there, thanks for writing in. This means you have a fixed column and it is not adjustable. Not all of these vehicles came equipped with tilt or adjustable columns. You may want to double check the owner's manual to...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. With the information that is given, the only thing that can make a clicking sound after installing a new radiator is a radiator fan is coming in contact with the radiator, the shroud,...

Hi there. If your engine is overheating due to the thermostat issue, I would recommend having it fixed ASAP without driving the vehicle frequently. If you have a coolant leak but the engine is not overheating, you should be ok...

Hello. The oil change should not cause the car to bounce or shake. This may be unrelated to the oil change and may be a sign of a more serious problem and should be looked at by a qualified mechanic...

The misfire alone is not enough to deem a blown head gasket. The fact that you have the white smoke present along with the misfire is sound evidence that this is the case. The white smoke means you are burning...

Hello, thanks for writing in about your Chrysler Town & Country. The book time for this is 2.6 hours. This time does not include testing. If you need to have your starter replaced, consider YourMechanic, as one of our certified...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. Unfortunately when any type of damage is done to another car, expect a minimum of $500 after insurance and repair bills are involved. The cost will include the part, labor, and possibly a...

There are a number of tings that may cause this, however some are more common than others. Your car has a switch that allows the computer to differentiate between being in park or neutral for purposes of starting the car...

The clicking sound you are hearing is the blend door actuator. This is a common problem on the Chevy Impala. The blend door actuator is responsible for moving the blend door. The blend door is responsible for blocking off the...

A number of components can cause a vibration. An engine misfire can cause a bad vibration but odds are that if misfiring was the cause, you would have low power and a check engine light flashing. Vibrations at speed can...

Check fuel pressure. There are only three possible explanations: a fault in fuel supply (plugged filter, injectors, etc.); ignition system problems; and air induction including the idle air control valve, throttle position sensor, mass air flow sensor and vacuum leaks...

Hello there, a few different faults can cause the car to shake and have issues with acceleration. The most common would be the the spark plugs and wires, a fuel pump issue, faulty MAF sensor, a vacuum leak, or a...

Hi there. Thanks for the question tonight. If the transmission is still stuck in limp mode, the first step is making sure you have the correct Ford factory software and a professional digital scanner to remove the stored code. Most...

Hello. The first thing to check is all the fuses. If all the fuse are good, a scanner needs to be connected to car to check for code and data. Everything in the column and steering wheel goes through the...

Hi There, If your overdrive light is blinking (like a turn signal or hazard light), it is indicating that there is a problem with your car’s transmission. It could be the shift solenoid or possibly the speed or range sensors....

Hi there - you likely have more than one problem at work here. First task is to extract the problem codes which are causing the Check Engine light to come, and the codes (Honda specific) causing the Vehicle Stability Assist...

Hi there. If you're in dire straits to find the right type of oil, using a small amount of 5 w 20 should not hurt your vehicle; especially during colder times during the year. The 5 is the low end...

Check engine compression and intake vacuum to first rule out possible mechanical problems such as stuck or leaking valves. Among the causes of poor acceleration are clogged fuel injectors and/or inadequate fuel pressure/volume. When an injector is clogged it can...

The blower motor that is drawing too many amperes will melt the resistor and wiring. Anytime the resistor is melted you should replace the blower along with the resistor and connections that show any heat damage. If you need assistance...

Hello and thank you for contacting Your Mechanic. The issue could be the wiring inside the transmission or the harness to the transmission. Check the harness to the transmission for any debris, corrosion, or broken / bent wires. Use a...

P0016 pertains to the intake camshaft (i.e., position "A"). If that code has set, apart from a sensor fault, there are quite a few other potential causes of the code, including: incorrect camshaft timing due to the timing chain having...

You will need to have the brake system pressure bled until there is not evidence of any water left in the system. The first thing to do is to suck out all the fluid out of the brake reservoir first...

I would have the car scanned with an ABS scan tool to have the problem diagnosed.