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The oil change due Warning Light will be displayed on your electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) display screen. The indicator is cycle-based, so it may not go off even when you have your oil changed. Resetting the oil change due...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The bottom line is that you need to find out where exactly that noise is coming from. If you suspect the noise is related to the wheel or the suspension start there. Press down...

Hi Atasha. Thanks for contacting us today. Usually this type of noise in an indication of a exhaust leak or a vacuum leak due to a broken or disconnected vacuum line. If you also notice that your car is slow...

Hi there. The code C2219 is coming up for the computer not able to communicate with the electronic power steering unit. Check all of the wiring from the power steering unit to the computer and make sure that the wires...

If you are getting too high of suction in the crankcase what is happening is the engine is sucking in air through the crankcase ventilation hose in the air filter housing most likely due to an air filter that is...

Hi Michelle. Thanks for contacting us tonight. It's quite possible that you have a few, independent issues going on with your Quest. First off, when you have to continually press the gas pedal in order for the engine to start,...

Front driver and passenger side wheel hub bearing assemblies on your vehicle are identical. If you desire replacement, you can get a written, itemized quote, and schedule the repair to suit your needs, by simply visiting YourMechanic’s wheel hub bearing...

This light comes on when the computer has detected that something may be malfunctioning in the traction control system. The traction control system monitors the steering and stability of the vehicle and engages when loss of traction has been detected....

Hi there. The engine is cutting out for a high back pressure build up in the exhaust system. The catalytic converter or muffler could be plugged up causing the engine to create too much back pressure and when the engine...

Personally I would take the Mercedes over the Ford, but the truth is, diesels are undergoing a massive engineering revamping of their emissions systems. Emissions on diesels is new to the automotive market making these systems problematic until the manufacturers...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. You are thinking in the right direction. Start by inspecting the throttle body, air intake, and the throttle and intake sensors. Make sure the electrical connections are all clean, dry, and tight. You...

This may be a sign of a faulty MAP sensor as the vehicle responds adversely to a load put on the motor (i.e. putting it in gear, making turns (which makes use of the power steering pressure switch) turning on...

What you want to do is get a good sealer (silicon or any other type) and put it on a gasket on the inside. Then you put the gasket on a pump. Then let it sit for a half an...

The Timer feature in the driver information center (DIC) allows you to set a timer through the DIC display. To use the timer, follow these instructions: 1. Press the MENU button until the DIC displays Trip/Fuel Information Menu. 2. Use...

Hello and thanks for the question. Your problem could actually be linked to two separate systems, one would be the hydraulic system consisting of the clutch master cylinder and the slave cylinder located at or inside the bell housing of...

Hi there. Look under the vehicle along the body. You will see a pinch weld on the vehicle. This is the location where the jack is to go to lift up the vehicle. The suspension will drop a lot, so...

Hi there. In most cases, when you have a problem like this, it's caused by a loose or damaged strut, strut mount, stabilizer bar bushings or CV joints being worn out. The stabilizer bar bushing specifically is usually the part...

Hi there. From the description you have provided, this needs to be repaired before it turns into a catastrophic and expensive repair. The coolant leak could be a radiator hose, a heater hose, a bypass hose, the water pump, the...

Hi there. The rotor is the metal disc that the brake pads use to stop the vehicle. The pads are pressed against the rotor with great hydraulic force thus squeezing the rotor. The friction of the pads against this surface...

There are a few different types of noises the engine can make depending on the problems it might have. A light rattle noise that only happens during acceleration can be a lean spark knock or ignition problems. Your description makes...

Your car is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that is designed to keep tabs on the air pressure in each tire. When the system notices a tire is low, it automatically turns on the Low Tire Pressure...

The BCM is under the center console up near the front near dash. One of the seats need to be removed first, then you will need to remove center console. Once the console is removed you can then access the...

A technician with an advanced scan tool can verify the issue. The mirror system is complex and involves many modules. The Body Control Module is a possible cause, but it's doubtful; replacement requires reprogramming, which requires special equipment. I would...

Good question. A lot of people ask the same question because sometimes you aren't able to spend so much money just to get your AC fixed or it's not that big of an issue for you. So, to answer your...