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The reason they dropped the price by $2,000 (from $8,500) is because you can buy the entire transmission used (low miles, too) for about $1,000 to $2,000 using an on-line database such as Car-Part.com. Input your year, make and model...

It depends on what kind of shifter it's got on it. Some guys put the aftermarket ones on. Look all around and see if there is any places. You'll need allen heads in or phillips screws. Sometimes they got a...

Your vehicle has automatic temperature control between the drivers side and the passenger side through use of an infrared sensor that measures the temperature of drivers and passenger seat area and adjusts the output air temperature to maintain and keep...

Hello, having a convenience feature not working properly can be annoying, especially when it has to do with the entertainment system. It appears that Mazda has recognized this issue in Technical Service Bulletin (TSB 09-008/15) to resolve issues with the...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There are 3 main components in the brake system responsible for stopping the vehicle. They include the brake caliper (responsible for gripping the brake disc), the brake disc (connected to the wheels and is...

Typically, those are molded 5/8 inch ID rubber coolant hoses that are retained by either spring steel clamps or adjustable stainless steel worm drive clamps. Once you remove the hose, even to inspect it, it will not seal well when...

Hello! I suggest having the vehicle inspected by another technician to get a second opinion. Usually when a Check Engine Light is on, the vehicle will have some type of issue. Rarely will a Check Engine Light illuminate when nothing...

This is a problem that in most modern cars is now solved with an idle air control module which regulates how the fuel and air is mixed at idle or when coming down to an idle from higher RPM's. In...

These issues could be caused by a number of problems. This could be anything from a mechanical issue (low oil pressure, intake air system leak, etc.) to an electrical problem (throttle position sensor, oxygen sensors, etc.). Since the Check Engine...

Hello there, many faults will cause your 2009 Mercury Milan to have soft brakes. The most common causes of soft brakes are air in the brake fluid, master cylinder failure, brake fluid leaks, or a faulty brake booster check valve....

Hi there. Check the following conditions that the engine could consume engine oil. Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve (PCV) is plugged up forcing engine oil into the combustion chamber Piston oil control rings are worn and leaving excessive engine oil...

Not knowing which exact type of coolant was used to refill the system after the block heater install, I would consider flushing the cooling system and refilling with the correct coolant. Years ago, we just had "green coolant that went...

The cost to repair the leak (or leaks) depends on the location of the leak and the component or gasket/seal involved. There is a large variance in the amount of disassembly that might be required. For example, if the leak...

You can have the car washed as often as you want as long as using soft cloths and not the abrasive ones used in automatic car washes. Use a mild soap and soft material to wash car once a week...

From the description you have provided, it would appear to be a shifter and/or shift cable problem. A bad shift interlock solenoid may be preventing the shifter from moving. It could also be that the shifter or shift cable has...

Hi! You are right in thinking that since it is a new vehicle you should not be experiencing these issues. It may be a dirty throttle body that is causing the idle quality problems. They can be cleaned. As a...

Hi there - your first move would be to carefully sketch or cellphone camera record each coil position, then removed the coil packs. Using a spray tube, hose down the spark plugs with rust penetrant (WD-40, PB Blaster or similar),...

The 2011 Sportage has what is called a "concentric" slave cylinder. It's a tubular affair that fits around the input shaft of the transmission and cannot be removed without first removing the transmission. It's one of the really bad ideas...

Hi there. You would need to test the fuel pressure to make sure it is producing enough pressure. Check spark to the spark plugs to see if it is a strong spark, and check the injectors to make sure they...

Due to condensation within the engine, whitish discoloration on the underside of the oil cap is not unusual. If the oil in the oil pan is not coolant contaminated, you need not worry. If you have an external coolant leak,...

Hello. It sounds like you may have a few issues going on here. I usually start by checking the codes in the computer myself. This will give me a good idea of what my be going on and what cylinders...

It sounds like you may have an axle seal leaking. This may or may not have been caused by the axle replacement, or the seal could simply be hard and brittle. Any seal can become hard and brittle over time...

Hello - first task is to check the fluid level in the clutch hydraulics reservoir. This may be the same reservoir as the brake master cylinder - both use brake fluid. If fluid level is adequate, the clutch master cylinder...

In spite of the mileage, it may be repairable without rebuilding or replacing the transmission. I have a 2005 Jetta with the same transmission outside that experienced similar issues. Shifted hard on the 1-2 upshift and the 2-1 downshift. The...

You should first see if the electric cooling fan is coming on before it overheats? If they do not come on then the fans needs checked to see what is keeping it from coming on? It may be a fan...