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You most likely caused the internal piston in the clutch master cylinder to be damaged. I would recommend having the clutch pedal pushed while monitoring clutch to see if it is moving the clutch slave cylinder. If it is not...

Hello. It sounds like you have a gear, bearing, bushing, or other rotating component issue caused by wear. At that mileage, really the thing to do is just simply rebuild the transmission which is not particularly difficult since it is...

Hello. Noises when you turn the wheel can be caused by many things. A few common causes are worn steering or suspension components, or as you stated a problem with the power steering pump or system. The steering and suspension...

Hi Andres. Thanks for submitting your question today. There are several reasons why your Nissan might be experiencing these symptoms. Most of the time, a hard start is caused by a restriction of fuel or ignition timing problems. This could...

Worn steering components will definitely contribute to a loose steering feel but usually don't give you a wobble - unless something was left loose and not tightened properly.. A wobble at certain speeds can be caused by: Out of balance...

Hi there. With less than 20,000 miles on your vehicle, I would highly recommend calling the Hyundai dealership where you purchased this vehicle, as it's likely under a powertrain warranty (which would cover this type of issue in most cases)....

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. Vacuum pumps are required to have oil in them for lubrication. If the pump is leaking water, then either the oil is the wrong type and is leaking out, or the pump has a...

A few different things may cause the brakes to stick or lock up. The master cylinder may be causing this if it has not been properly bled. If you loosen the lines to the master cylinder and they free up,...

The scenario of raw fuel being dumped into the catalytic converter causing extreme heat to possibly ignite a fire is a plausible scenario. It is generally not good business to perform a tune-up and send a customer out in a...

The power steering pump filter is needed to keep the fluid clean to prevent failure to the steering system. The filter is being blown from the pressure control valve is not working properly. I recommend replacing the pressure control valve...

Hi Hailey. Thanks for contacting us today. What you are describing is quite alarming. Anytime the front tires lock up while driving, that's usually an indication of a fairly serious driveline failure. The damaged components can range anywhere from an...

No, they do not work together. The starter motor relies solely on stored energy in the battery to function. It is only after the engine actually starts and runs that the alternator can provide power to vehicle systems as well...

Based on your description, you may have a small leak somewhere in the connections to your radiator, water pump or to your engine. Often times water leaks start out small and develop over time increasing and decreasing depending on the...

The problem may be that the tires are balanced to about 60 miles per hour or less. The speed you are feeling the vibration is most likely above this speed. The mechanic cannot balance the tires above the speed their...

You need a mechanic to come and check the vehicle to see if the fuel system is leaking onto or into the engine causing the problem. The loud explosion sound may be backfiring and will need to be checked to...

Hello there, a few different things can cause the fuse to blow like this. It is good that you have identified the fuse that is blown, as this will makes it easier to diagnose. Fuses do not blow for no...

Today’s modern vehicles are made up of anywhere from one to seven computers that assist with the car’s day to day functions. An engine control unit (ECU), is a computer that similar to that of a laptop or smartphone in...

Thank you for the link of the noise that you are hearing. The noise sounds like the timing chain is slapping the timing chain cover. Check the tensioner and make sure that it is tight. If the timing chain tensioner...

Without additional detailed info this may be difficult to diagnose without visually inspecting the car. If the radiator hose was disconnected, this may suggest potentially an overheating issue which could trigger a blown head gasket (worst case scenario which will...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a clogged fuel injector or potentially a faulty injector that is fried internally. I would suggest testing them if you have access to a multi meter. Disconnect the injector from the electrical...

A choking sound is a common indicator of a engine not receiving enough fuel. In 2006 Cadillac's the fuel pumps have been known to fail prematurely. I would suggest that a properly trained technician test the fuel system pressure and...

Hey there. This involves the often heard notion and fallacy of "perpetual motion." Yes, if you or something imparts a big enough force to a powerful enough rubber band you can actuate a piston. But due to the Law of...

If you are using the marks on the harmonic balancer to find TDC, occasionally the balancer will have shifted (the rubber bond breaks) causing the timing mark to be some degrees off. Consequently, the crankshaft is not really at TDC...

When I come to a stop, usually I let go of the accelerator pedal and don't use the clutch. When you let go of the accelerator pedal, you can shift it into neutral. I let it sit in neutral, because...