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Check to see if the air filter and housing tubes are all hooked up and not cracked going to throttle body. Have the computer system codes checked to see what codes are stored and then have the codes pinpoint tested...

Be very careful messing with the torsion bar. It is under an extreme amount of force. Make sure you have all of the tension removed from the torsion bar by loosening the adjustment bolt. Count the number of turns you...

Hello - for your model Saturn with the V6, there are 6 motor/transmission mounts in total. For assistance with this task, I would recommend an engine/transmission mount replacement by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will...

Hey there. You may have a brake leak or be low on brake fluid. However, if you are low on fluid, you may have a leak. Brake fluid does not go anywhere therefore is should never get low or become...

The most common reasons for an exhaust system to smell bad is the result of the thermal reaction that occurs within the catalytic converter. The temperatures inside catalytic converters run around 1200F to 1600F. The front substrate inside the catalytic...

Hi there. We really don't have a service for this particular application quite yet - but, we might be able to help you. There are two options to consider. First, you can purchase a service and repair manual that should...

Hi there - unfortunately, the automatic transmission in your Sable has a known issue for sudden failure due to weakness in the torque converter. The drive lugs for the transmission fluid pressure pump (part of the torque converter) easily shear,...

Hi there: It is very possible that the battery might be fully charged, but be lacking cold cranking amps. As a battery ages, the cells inside will begin to wear out, causing a reduction in the amount of 'cold cranking...

If the vehicle is presently overheating, you want to check, and perhaps just replace, the cooling system thermostat (thermostats are not costly and they do eventually fail), check the radiator for blockages (radiators can be flow tested) and check the...

The Check Engine light coming on is an indication that continued operation could cause damage. The engine could also emit excessive emissions. You should have the vehicle's computer scanned for codes. This test will confirm that when the light is...

If there is smoke, a leak is likely. Losses in the coolant reservoir would suggest a coolant leak. If you suspect a coolant leak, the origin can be pinpointed if you request a coolant leak diagnostic. It is possible to...

Checking all the fuses was a good move. I would also want to put a scan tool on it and check for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) as well as seeing the data that the computer is seeing. A fuel pressure...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The first thing to check is the installation. Make sure the power supply was hooked up correctly, as LEDs are polarized and must be wired perfectly. Secondly, you want to make sure the wires...

I would think the noise is from the belt tensioner pulley or the bearing in the compressor pulley. I would have the noise checked sooner then later since a failed bearing or pulley can leave you stranded on the road...

Hello. I would go ahead and follow the dealership's recommendation and have the updated water pump installed. I would also recommend having the belts, and any other pulleys, replaced if possible. If the vehicle is still under factory warranty then...

The service intervals for Hondas are set to turn on the service light at a certain mileage and should be every 5,000 miles. If whoever did your last service did not reset the service back to zero then the light...

Inasmuch as the check engine light is on, trouble codes have been stored; those codes usually provide some key clues. Please note, though, that troubles codes are not a diagnostic. Any and all parts referred to in any of the...

You will need to have the computer reprogrammed at a dealer to work on your car. The PCM is designed to only give three starts then lock you out unless reprogrammed.

Hello. Without further detail as to the specific make and model of your car, it may be difficult to diagnose. However, most cars have a "safe mode" or limp mode" that the transmission ECU will enable when either the transmission...

Just like engine oil, there are several different types of oil filters for you to choose from to use during an oil change. To choose the proper oil filter for your vehicle. Check the requirements for your vehicle. Buy...

When your vehicle is in synchronized mode, then the temperature settings will remain the same for both the driver and the front passenger. To turn on synchronized mode, press the SYNC button, then control the temperature settings with the driver’s...

First off, spark plugs are not going to affect fuel mileage. Also, how are you checking fuel mileage? If you are using the indicator on your dashboard or overhead console, this isn't perfectly accurate. The only accurate way is to...