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Hello - a bit of black soot on the exhaust pipe can be due to several things that don't necessarily represent a problem. If you consistently drive short trips, where the engine doesn't have a chance to warm up completely,...

Hi there. When an engine burns fuel mixed with oxygen in the combustion chamber, carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons, and oxides of nitrogen NOx. NOx is a generic term for the nitrogen oxides that are most relevant for air pollution, namely...

Hi there. Open up the glove box and remove all the stuff inside it. Then use a small screwdriver and remove the clips by pulling them towards the rear of the car and then turn them into the glove box....

P2096 will set if the air fuel ratio in the engine is off. In your circumstance, the short and long term fuel trim values should be read and evaluated using a real time scan tool as that will help narrow...

If you don’t want Uconnect to let you know every time that your paired cell phone has a new text message, you can turn off the announcements. To do so, press the Uconnect phone button, which looks like a telephone...

Hey there. This can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, or a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know, the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the proper coolant...

Hi there. Sounds like the engine may have water in the cylinder, fuel in the cylinder, or the timing chain may have broken. Try turning the engine over by hand with a breaker bar. If the engine will not move,...

Hi there. The AWD light is coming on for the sensors on the wheels are picking up different tire rotational speeds. If you are putting on used tires and not new tires, then you will need to check the tire...

Most wiring harnesses will have identifying part numbers in different places on the harness. The number will be on a piece of tape wrapped around the harness. If you cannot find any, then you will have to identify it by...

The AdvanceTrac warning light means that service is needed on your vehicle's AdvanceTrac system. AdvanceTrac is an electronic stability control or "traction control" system and while the warning is displayed that safety feature may be unavailable, or may malfunction, in...

Your truck will keep track of your Oil Life for you. It will tell you how long the oil has been in your truck and when it is time for an oil change. To reset the Oil Life. Press...

If you got a used starter then that starter may have the same problem that your original starter had. This is common with used parts. I would make sure you are getting power to the main big terminal to the...

Hello. It sounds like you have a bad vehicle speed sensor. The sensor fails causing the speedometer not to work, which causes these lights to come on since they need to see a speed signal. The sensor and wiring should...

You are loosing coolant somewhere. I would have the cooling system pressure tested by a mechanic to see if the cooling system is leaking externally or internally. Once the pressure is put on the system then a leak check can...

Hi - do you mean the code is P0101 (rather than P1010)? The P0101 code is mass air flow sensor. In any case, given the behavior of your engine and the Check Engine scenario you describe, yes, a dirty Mass...

Hi there. I'll try to clarify this for you as it can be a bit confusing. When you replace the standing oil (or oil inside the pan of the transmission) it typically is around 4 quarts of ATF. During a...

Hello, thank you for writing in. A fuel pump issues is a very good assumption to make with the information given. When they are weak and having issues regulating fuel pressure, they begin having similar symptoms. You can verify this...

Hello - new thermostats are electronically controlled, primarily to be sure they are getting the engine up to operating temperature quickly. As such the thermostat and air conditioning compressor are separate components, and failure of one or the other are...

Well given the symptoms, it sounds like the power steering pump is not putting out adequate pressure. When you replaced the power steering pump, did you use an OEM pump? If not, I would suggest having the power steering pressure...

Hi there. It's always best to have a mechanic physically inspect the vehicle to determine what exactly broke on your car. So, anything we list here is just speculation based on what you described in the question. In most cases,...

Hello, thanks for writing in. If the problem occurs as the wheels are spinning then it typically means that something is rubbing. Most of the time this comes from the braking system. It is common for the rear brakes to...

The best recommendation I can give to any car owner is follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule. The 100,000-mile service typically includes inspecting and, if necessary, replacing the fluids in your transmission, hydraulic brake system, and cooling system. Engine and cabin...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a weak battery or potentially a faulty starter solenoid. Generally, pressing the accelerator makes no difference on today's modern vehicles due to the throttle by wire technology cars are equipped with. The...

Hello. If you hit the panic alarm the vehicle should start once you turn it off and lock and unlock the vehicle with the key fob. If the battery in the electronic key is low then you may need to...

Good question. I want to go through a few steps with you and hopefully find your problem and save you some time and money. If you find the issue during steps, then ahead and fix that fault and you should...