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Hi there. Sounds like you may have to step up the alternator amperage output, to compensate for the new and improved stereo system. The factory alternator output may not be enough to handle the additional load. It could be, a...

The firing order for the Chevy 350 is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 as the distributor spins clockwise. As you know, cylinders 2,4,6,8 run along the left side of the motor (assuming you are standing in front of the car facing the engine) and...

This should not hurt your vehicle. As you may know, there are a multitude of engine oils on the market all claiming to be the "best" and prolonging the life of your car's engine. One of the main questions you...

The automobile exhaust system has been around as long as the car itself. The purpose of the original exhaust system was to divert gases from the the combustion process away from the engine and operator. The purpose of today's exhaust...

Hi there, thanks for your question. Sounds like something in your car hub wheel assembly might be off. To fix this, YourMechanic can come to your home or office to inspect this clicking noise for you and repair it. Other...

As you may already know or have experienced, labor and part quotes on your vehicle can vary quite a bit depending on where you go and the mechanic doing the estimate. The reason for this is that different mechanics have...

Hi there. Check the coolant level sensor on the radiator and make sure that it's plugged in. If the radiator was replaced, there is a good possibility that the coolant level sensor could have been slightly plugged in and then...

The first thing you want to check is on the driver's side, the intake manifold and all the plastic there is between the radiator and the engine. You may barely even see them without a flashlight and a little mirror....

Hello, your Subaru has a serpentine belt with an automatic adjuster and the noise with AC on indicates there is a problem with the compressor, not the compressor clutch. Since you just replaced the compressor, it may be that the...

Hi Cynthia. Thanks for contacting us tonight. There are several things that could be causing this issue with the temperature gauge. First, and most likely is that the temperature sensor is either damaged, or the electrical connector attached to this...

The brake lights are turned on and off by the brake light relay in the underhood relay box. This relay is controlled by the body control module and is signaled by the brake switch. Check the relay first to see...

Hi there. It's very common for a bad or failing catalytic converter to cause multiple engine performance issues ranging from sluggish performance to potentially damaging seals and other internal engine components. It's very difficult to tell you exactly how...

Hi there: Although it's impossible for me to know without inspecting the vehicle onsite, I'm not quite certain the compression issue is mechanical here. It's quite common after a head gasket change due to an overheating issue for the crankshaft...

Okay, so usually the answer to problems are usually hidden in the fine details. The whole reason you started noticing a problem was the gas mileage. If this was my car, I would be thinking that I have a fuel...

Hello. Most of the time, this means that you have a bad instrument cluster. The instrument cluster has a circuit board attached to it, and a lot of times, the circuit goes bad on the board. In some rare cases,...

Hello. The misfires, along with the symptoms you are experiencing can be caused by a wide variety of different things. The restricted performance light and settings are activated when the computer detects that there is an issue that could potentially...

Hello, If you cannot remove the oil plug then have the oil removed using the dip stick tube with a suction machine. I use this on vehicles on the road and can suck all the oil out through the dipstick...

The heated mirrors can help give you visibility out of your side mirrors by eliminating any rain, ice, or condensation. The heated mirrors will automatically turn on when the rear defroster is turned on.

The lightning bolt warning light means a fault was detected in the electronic throttle control system. It is possible that fault codes were stored which could be retrieved if you request a check engine light diagnostic. Heater malfunctions vary from...

Next to the swivel on your visor there should be a small plastic trim piece. You will want to try this trim piece away from the headliner to expose the screws that hold the sun visor in place. Once these...

If the seat is unoccupied, the light will stay "on" continuously. There are other circumstances under which the light may stay on though, including low weight on the seat, the seat belt is buckled but there is no seat occupant...

The steering drag link, idler arm, and tie rods should be checked to see if the joints are worn out and needs to be replaced. The steering shock should also be checked to see if it is still good, worn,...

Hello - the popping noise could be the sway bar mount bushings, and you would certainly want to replace them if there are rotted or not holding the sway bar firmly. The popping sound could also be the strut bearings....

It depends on where the black flakes are. If you are talking about when you change the oil and there are black flakes, then you will need to have them analyzed. If those are pieces of metal, it means...