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This would depend on the value of the vehicle and how much money you have into it all together. Oftentimes if the vehicle's value is lower than the amount of money that you have into it it is often better...

Shaking or vibration from the front end is usually due to dynamic imbalance of the wheels and tires and/or tire defects. If the tires are excessively worn or defective, part of the resolution might involve installing new tires. YourMechanic can...

There are a number of things that may cause this such as low or dirty transmission fluid, a bad shift interlock, or in some cases, the weight of the vehicle putting additional strain on the transmission parking pawl. The parking...

Today's vehicles are complex. To be a good mechanic, you need a basic understanding of all the core educational requirements including English and math. A good understanding of computers, both how to use them and how they work, is also...

A certified mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, needs to examine your suspension system to identify any shocks that are leaking. It sounds like your shocks are losing hydraulic pressure which accounts for the excessive bounce over hard bumps. It...

YourMechanic is a mobile diagnostic and repair service and so the certified mechanic can come right to your location to diagnose the stalling and implement the required repairs. Common causes of engine stalling include a faulty throttle position sensor, mass...

The full body kit is designed for the RX-7 from 1993 to 2002 models. Your model of the R2 and the kits model of FD3S is the same design only a little different to accommodate for an engine with dual...

Hello. A few things I would check are the throttle body, the idle air control valve, and the vacuum hoses. A dirty throttle body or idle air control valve can cause the idle to fluctuate. I would also examine the...

You can use the buttons on your steering wheel to toggle between songs when listening to a CD or MP3 disc. Press the up arrow on the steering wheel to go to the next track, or the down arrow to...

A problem like this can be due to causes such as partially plugged fuel injectors, weaknesses in the ignition system, and possibly even low engine compression due to leaking valves or rings. Whether the vehicle does not start, starts and...

Hi Don. There are two things that quickly come to mind. First, if the wrong master cylinder was purchased and installed or the brake booster is damaged, it can cause these problems and second, it's more likely that a brake...

It sounds like you could have a faulty voltage regulator. When the voltage regulator is not working properly, this may result in the alternator not supplying enough power to the battery, resulting in undercharging the battery or not charging it...

The key and lock cylinder is not the problem most likely unless the key is not cut correctly. The most common cause is the key lock rod mechanism between lock cylinder and the ignition switch or the ignition switch is...

Driving a vehicle with a broken suspension is like walking with a bad knee or broken leg. The support is gone, the weight is shifted and your stability is compromised. This condition can cause the vehicle to sway or instability...

Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to help. This would depend on if it is a front wheel or a rear wheel. If it is a front wheel, it is possible that the wheel bearing could be seized...

Modern automatic transmission fluid (ATF) typically contains a wide variety of chemical compounds intended to provide the required properties of a particular ATF specification depending on the manufacturer. Most ATFs contain some combination of additives that are required for there...

Hello there, you are correct. The washer fluid level and the blind spot indicator systems are related. The system shuts off when either the trunk is open or the washer fluid is low. If you have filled the washer fluid...

This may be caused by many things as there are a number of systems at work when your car's engine first starts up. This may likely be an air/fuel flow issue since the car does in fact start. Typically, the...

If the engine is only overheating when temperature drops below freezing then the most likely cause is the coolant in the engine is freezing due to incorrect mixture with too much water. Have the coolant flushed out and replace with...

If you have to keep adding coolant to the reservoir then you have a leak somewhere and would need to have the cooling system pressure tested to locate the leak. If there is no leak externally then you may have...

The only thing you can really check is the fluid level. Start the engine in park, parking brake on, open the hood, find the transmission dip stick. Pull it, wipe it, re-insert it and see if the level is where...

Hello. There could be a problem with the coolant temperature sensor. I would also suspect that there could be a problem with the ignition control unit. The fuel pump could also be contributing to the problem you are experiencing. If...

The most common causes of vehicles not starting is battery failure. With the door panel coming loose, it is generally due to the clips being broken or that the panel was removed and reinstalled improperly. A qualified technician, like one...

For your model, bank 2 of the engine consists of the 4 cylinders in a row on the driver's side of the vehicle. Sensor 1 is the sensor mounted on the manifold ahead of the catalytic converter. Generally, oxygen sensors...

Hi - the shaking you are experiencing could be caused by either an out-of-balance tire/wheel assembly, bent wheel, or a failed Constant Velocity (CV) joint in your front axle. If you feel the shaking directly in the steering wheel, the...