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It’s important that you keep a close eye on your tires so that you can replace them when necessary, before they become a hazard to your safety. Here’s what you should look for that may indicate you need to replace...

If you had excessive blowby from worn rings and all, then you would have excessive smoking and oil consumption through the engine. It almost sounds like your PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) system is not feeding blowby gasses back to the...

If your car has an integrated mechanical key and remote, you’ll need to know how to use that key to crank the engine. It’s not all that complicated, but here’s the rundown of what you need to do: Make...

You should have the computer checked for stored codes and see if there is codes to the transmission overdrive or shift solenoid. If not then you will need to check engine for vacuum leaks and replace idle control valve if...

It could be that your car battery is dead. If the battery is completely dead, there won't even be enough power to unlock the doors. Everything you've succeeded in doing so far requires no electricity, but opening the doors remotely...

Hi Devonte. Thanks for the question tonight. In most cases, when an O-ring is suspected of being the source of a fuel leak, it's replaced but the leak exists still there are three reasons why. First, the o-ring may have...

Hi there. It sounds like there could a combination of some things happening here; we're always hopeful that it's not an engine mechanical fault. It does sound like the idle air control may be sticking at the warm idle level,...

Hi there. The symptoms that you are experiencing is that the gear ratios from the front axle and the rear axle are different and causing the vehicle to lurch at low speeds. Take the vehicle off road on a dirt...

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Hello. It sounds like you had a total transmission failure. When you have a severe internal breakage, like a sun shell or clutch pack, this will occur. The transmission will need to be disassembled and rebuilt in order to fix...

I'll answer your last question first. Yes, your dealership is ripping you off, if not in the context of your inquiry about oil changes, certainly in some other aspect of repair or maintenance. I guess I haven't forgotten the question...

Hi. Consider the weather, as this can change the diagnosis. Hot steam is a product of the operation of the gasoline engine. As the vehicle is running in cold weather, the hot air may be much more noticeable. On a...

Without knowing the specifics, it's hard to say who or what is responsible. I can say that there are some parts rebuilders out there that are turning out some badly inferior products and selling them for very tempting prices. You...

Just because a code is displayed does not mean that part is bad in all cases. The code is used as a tool to diagnose the problem. You may have to have the code diagnosed by an experienced mechanic like...

Hi there. Unfortunately, these type of issues are incredibly complex to pinpoint and isolate the root source of the problem. Typically the best way to complete the diagnosis is to have a professional mechanic start by completing a check engine...

You should start by checking for a failed head gasket. With the overheating and coolant loss you describe, followed by very rough running suggests one or more cylinders have lost compression, causing the engine to shake. It's also worth having...

Hello - while it's possible that the cause of your misfire under load is a bad ignition module, worn/weak spark plugs, or ignition coils (in that order) are far more likely to cause the misfire you're experiencing. First task is...

If coolant is getting into every plug hole, the intake manifold may have a crack, or cracks allowing that to happen. If the manifold was not checked for cracks when the intake gasket was replaced, maybe it should be taken...

Hi there - there are actually 4 mounts that locate the engine/transmission as a unit. The top link (you've already identified) is, complemented by 3 additional mounts around the lower perimeter of the engine/transmission, attaching the unit to the frame....

Hello. We will be happy to assist you. The repairing of your oil leak should be able to be spaced out over your next oil changes, depending on the severity of the leaks. The technician working on your vehicle should...

There are a number of ways for people to modify their trucks. Sometimes it is for utility reasons, like adding a snow plow. Other times the vehicle may be lifted to fit larger tires for better ground clearance. Here’s how...

Broken motor mounts will cause vibration and feel like a rough idle. You should have mounts changed and it will fix the problem.

You want to make sure you securely fasten the seat belt when you put it on or it may come undone and not provide the protection you’re expecting. This is especially important if you’re strapping someone else in the car....

Hello. You are correct. The most likely cause is going to be a faulty gasket. Look at any joining sections of pipe from the exhaust manifold back. It is often hard to check certain parts, and that is where exhaust...

Overheating the engine can damage the engine mechanically as well as electronics. If the engine does not crank at all, then in all likelihood, the engine has suffered mechanical damage. If it cranks but does not start, there can be...