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Hi there. We have a great online tool here on this website that will allow you to look up all recommended services for your Volkswagen GTI at different mileage intervals. Simply click this link and enter your vehicle information. Once...

The courtesy wipe feature can help keep your windshield clean after using the windshield washers. A few seconds after the washers and wipers have stopped operating, the courtesy wipe will make the wipers wipe one last time, to wipe away...

The first thing you'd want to do is try my video "finding engine vacuum leaks with a cigar." See if you can find a leak somewhere. It could be sucking air. If you can't find one, you want to check...

Hi there. My initial thought was that this noise would be caused by damaged CV axles, but since you just replaced them, it's more than likely that this clicking noise is a brake or wheel bearing issue. However, with so...

Oil leaks can be external or internal. Internal oil leaks often occur at the valve stem oil seals and/or the valve guides as well as at worn piston rings. External leaks not already included in your list include the spark...

While the battery in your car is designed to last for a long time, there are instances where it might discharge without actually needing to be replaced. For instance, if you don’t drive the car for a long time, the...

Your Acura TL holds 4.5 quarts of oil including the filter. If you need additional help with this, please schedule an appointment to have one of our professionals from YourMechanic come to your location to perform an oil change service...

Unfortunately it looks like there can be a few different reasons as why your Ford Taurus is idling high. Some of these causes for high idling could be a failing Mass Airflow sensor, a faulty Idle Air Control Valve or...

As you may already know, this may be related to a faulty or leaking gas cap, however this can also be related to several other factors such as the following: A non-conforming gas cap (i.e. not factory/original brand) A...

Hello - when you say that the lights dim while trying to start the engine, I suspect that the battery may not be strong enough to spin the engine fast enough in low temperatures to catch and run. With your...

Without knowing the exact model, it is hard to make an accurate assessment. All of the main power distribution comes through fusible links so these will need to be checked. It is possible one of these links has burned and...

Your vehicle may be equipped with an Allison Transmission or a Hydra-Matic 6-Speed Automatic Transition. If so, you will have a Low Traction Mode that can make it much easier to drive your car in inclement weather or slippery conditions...

The code P0685 indicates a problem with Engine Control Ignition Relay Control Circuit. This may have a poor connection or need to be replaced. I would recommend having an expert from YourMechanic come to your home to diagnose and repair....

The key reminder chime sounds inside your vehicle when the driver’s door is opened, but the car is not yet turned off. This is an important safety feature that can keep you from locking your keys inside your car.

Hello, your car need three things to start: power, spark, and fuel. I would first and the battery cables cleaned to make sure that there is power getting to the ignition. A technician from YourMechanic can help you with this....

The daytime running lights are low-power lights that can be useful to use during daytime driving, and will automatically adjust depending on how dark it is outside. To turn them on, rotate the light switch (located on the turn signal...

You may have a bad EGR valve or it may be stuck open. Sometimes you can push on the rubber diaphragm on the EGR valve and it will free it up. I would recommend having a technician come out and...

Hi Jesus. Thanks for contacting us today. Unfortunately, a four cylinder to six cylinder conversion is not possible without significant fabrication work being completed. You might want to look for the OEM four-cylinder engine as a replacement or purchase a...

Greetings. The coolant reservoirs on your model vehicle usually produce leaks at some point. It is due to the fact that the reservoir itself is constantly under pressure created by the coolant system. The material it is made of is...

Hello. If the wheel will not move, then the brake shoes are stuck to the drum. If the vehicle has not moved in some time and if the parking brake was not being used, then the shoes typically corrode to...

The transmission mount is on the left side of the vehicle concealed behind the wheel/tire assembly and the inner fender lining both of which must be removed to gain access to the mount. The job requires a torque wrench as...

Diagnostic trouble code P0120 sets when the ECM (or PCM) receives an output from TPS sensor circuit A that is outside of the specified voltage range in relation to TPS sensor circuit B. The code will also set if TPS...

When a vehicle will not start, the mechanic will perform a series of test that are basically a process of elimination. We know that, for an engine to start it must have good compression, spark from the spark plug, correct...