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It sounds like you may have a stretched out belt or potentially a worn out pulley bearing that may be causing the rattling noise you are describing. In some cases, loose exhaust components may also cause a bit of rattling...

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...

When considering the effects of power steering on a vehicle's handling it is important to realize that there are several types of power steering systems used in today's automobiles. While most vehicles in the past used a type of steering...

Hi Steve. Thanks for contacting us today. There are a few possible reasons why the parking brake is loose on your Kia. In most cases, it's simply due to the brake cable being loose or improperly adjusted. However, if the...

Removing the tailgate can give you more storage space in the bed of your truck. Here’s how to remove the tailgate. Lower the tailgate. Remove and disconnect the rear camera and wiring harness. Remove the tailgate support cables. To...

You may have a misfire in the engine or low fuel pressure from a bad pump, clogged filter, or both. I recommend having a mechanic test the fuel pressure and volume to see if the fuel pump is meeting specifications....

Hi Adele. Thanks for contacting us today. There are several possible reasons why your warning lights are illuminated, and likely are the source of the noises you're hearing as well. Some of the possible sources include worn tie rod ends,...

Hello, thank you for writing in. When having issues shifting, the first thing you want to do is check the level of your transmission fluid. The hydraulic fluid is what allows the gears to be changed, and it is a...

It is possible that during the battery replacement and oil change that something was unplugged accidentally. It is also possible that the battery could have been installed incorrectly. If the engine is cranking it is turning over. If everything was...

Hi A.S. Thanks for contacting us today. Typically, when oil leaks into the spark plug holes, it will create an electrical short and cause the plugs and wires to fail. The solution to this issue is to resolve the oil...

Hello. Code P0403 is the trouble code for an issue with the vehicle's EGR circuit. The EGR, short for exhaust gas re circulation, circuit is an emissions system that is responsible for recirculating exhaust gases in order to reduce N0x...

I would take it back to the dealer that put the tank in and have them check their installation of the fuel tank. The lights should be off and no leaks detected with the new fuel tank. You may have...

Hi there. The rollover valve may have a quick disconnect fuel line or it may have a crimped on fuel line. Either remove the fuel line to the rollover valve or pop out the rollover valve with a large flat...

Hi there. The code you are getting is for a knock sensor problem. Most of the time, if the engine is running good, this is due to a bad connector on the sensor or the sensor itself. I would typically...

Thanks for writing in about your 2010 Dodge Nitro. From what you've described, you may have a bad air control blend door actuator that is bad. The actuator needs to be tested using a scanner first to check for this....

Check the throttle plate and position sensor on the engine. When the shop performed a tune-up they could have cleaned up the throttle plate and got the throttle position sensor wet. If the sensor is wet then the engine may...

You should get a complete cost break down in writing. The price may not be just for the water pump and have additional repairs like thermostat and hoses or flushing of the system. make sure you get all work in...

Hi there, thank you for asking about your 2012 Ford Escape. To answer your question, no, your vehicle does not have a heater control valve. Hot coolant will continually move through the heater core as long as the engine is...

You may have a problem with the radiator not flowing through all the channels and this will cause the engine to run hotter at higher speeds. You may also want to check the radiator cap to see if it is...

Hello. This sounds like your clutch is slipping. Check the transmission clutch to see it is slipping and needs to have the clutch replaced. If you would like to have this looked at for you, an expert technician from YourMechanic...

Hello, from what you've described it sounds like you are having several different issues. The starter should have nothing to do with it stalling, but it will have something to do with the car restarting if it doesn't turn the...

Toyota does not publish a specified maintenance interval for your fuel filter. However, fuel filters do not last forever and thus should be changed at some reasonable interval. One hundred thousand miles is a reasonable point. YourMechanic does offer this...

The problem sounds like it is due to the transmission torque converter locked up causing the engine to be locked to transmission input shaft. This may due to the torque converter is seized or the overdrive solenoid is stuck open....

Hi there. Anytime the battery light comes on, it's critical to have a professional mobile mechanic complete a battery light inspection; so they can determine why the light came on in the first place, and what is causing the issue....