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Hello There, Depending on how much over the 14 volt mark your gauge is reading, you may have a voltage regulator that could be overcharging the battery at a rate that is too high relative to what the system requires....

Hi there - I suspect you have a blown head gasket. Having coolant in the oil is a classic blown head gasket symptom, and having very high oil pressure means combustion pressure is being leaked into the oil passages. This...

It sounds to me like the antilock brakes are engaging since the wheels would change speed when you hit a puddle or when you turn and hit a puddle. Make sure all your tires match sizes and brands. This could...

If you were using one type of oil and then replaced with a different oil that does not meed specifications of the motor by being too thick then it would affect fuel mileage by maybe 1 mpg. If you are...

Hi Laci. Thanks for contacting us today. When the AC is turned on, it will create more strain put on the engine, causing existing small problems to accelerate. There are a few things that could be causing this problem such...

When it comes to across-the-board codes being set such as this, it is usually a result of something "upstream" creating the condition to set all these codes. For instance, it is rare for both O2 sensors to fail at exactly...

Check the battery and have the alternator load tested. A lot of times it is as simple as you needing a new battery or an alternator. You can get the car load tested or try or test the alternator yourself....

How long it's safe to drive the car with the noise you have described just depends on exactly what part(s) is causing the noise. Some noises, while annoying, are essentially meaningless in terms of vehicle reliability or safety. But, admittedly,...

Billing question sent to CS about repair cost for a fuel leak as fuel is being poured in.

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The park assist feature on your vehicle is actuated by putting the gear shift into reverse. It is comprised of a speaker, the sensors, and the park assist module. The module will call for an alert sound when there is...

Hi there. Unfortunately, basic ATF is not the recommended power steering fluid for your 1998 Toyota Camry. The power steering fluid that is recommended for your vehicle is either Dexron II or Dexron III. It's likely that the wrong fluid...

Hi There, Code P0700 relates to the ECU detecting that there is a malfunction in the transmission control system, which then triggers a fail safe mode. Once this happens, this code will remain until the problem is corrected. In your...

The immobilizer system is a standard feature on all Civics, and it provides important safety and theft protection for your vehicle. Here’s how it works: The system ensures that the car will not start unless a programmed master key...

In the Toyota parts catalog, the cable that you are referring to is simply called the "positive battery cable". If your Camry was built in Japan, the positive battery cable is Toyota OEM part no. 82122-33050. If your Camry was...

Hello. There are several types of aftermarket horns that you can purchase and install. There are a few aspects you will want to consider before you look to purchase one. Different styles of horns are designed to have toggles switches,...

The long block specified for 300C model years 2005 through 2008 (5.7 L engine) and the 2008 Magnum long block (5.7 L) are absolutely identical and thus interchangeable. However, the other engine components (other than the "long block"), which are...

Hi and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. Even though your accessories are still functioning, the rapid clicking noise you are hearing is the battery not having enough power to turn your engine over and start. If your battery does not...

With the inside door handle not working, the most likely cause is the linkage that runs between the door lock actuator and door handle. A qualified technician, like one from YourMechanic, will be able to diagnose your door problem and...

While connecting your iPod to your car’s radio and listening to music stored on the device is pretty simple, there can be problems. When the system encounters an issue, it will display one of several different error codes. Understanding these...

A seized AC compressor can stall your engine when you turn on the air or defroster because it sends a signal to engage the clutch on the compressor, which causes more resistance than normal. But there are switches that level...

There are a few possible issues for each of the issues you have described. It's possible that they are individual issues, or that they may be related. As far as the high idle, this could come from a vacuum leak,...

Hi there - your RAM pickup should not have a security-enabled key, just a standard non-security key. Your symptoms suggest that perhaps the ignition switch or "starter-limiting" relay (transmission interlock switch - Park or Neutral), may be preventing you from...