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Clutch Replacement 2001 Ford Focus SE Manual Transmission
Hey there. You may need to have the flywheel resurfaced or replaced if it has cracks in it or it is warped. At the moment, we currently are not able to do these types of repairs unless the mechanic in...
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Just paid $700 for tune up at Ford dealership, now I'm getting a P0430 code from engine light
Hi, thanks for writing in. This code is for the O2 sensor after the catalyst for the driver side. You will need to have the code diagnosed to see if the sensor is working okay or the catalyst is bad....
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How much to install a turbo and tune to my 2012 Acura TSX? I'll supply a 500$ eBay turbo kit and hoping for like less than 10psi
Hello. This is a system that needs to be installed by a shop that specializes in this. A failure to do so can cause some serious failures in the engine and in the new parts that you purchased.
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Car overheating and leaking coolant
Cooling system leaks will lead to a loss of coolant, and possibly coolant circulation problems. The cooling system should never be serviced when the engine is hot, or if the system is pressurized, or serious injury can occur. The cooling...
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squeaking when I turn
Worn ball joints are a common problem with this vehicle. When they wear and/or the grease dries up inside them, they make a squeaking sound when turning the wheel or over bumps. The front suspension should be checked out. If...
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Put new clutch&fuel pump in now gas gauge doesn't work&stick won't go in 1or2LooseStick'99mer.cougar.Why is that? Holly
It is very possible that the mechanic's who did the work did not do it properly. I would recommend asking a mechanic who did the work to take a second look to ensure that their work was performed properly. The...
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How do you operate the Dual Automatic Temperature Control system?
If your car is equipped with dual automatic climate control technology, you have an advanced system capable of maintaining not only a different temperature for the driver and front passenger, but of doing so automatically. Here’s what you need to...
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Brake rotors keep getting warped - 2010 Land Rover LR4
Brake rotor warpage occurs when there is too much heat created during braking operations and then the heat is not dissipated quickly enough. Heat is generally removed from the brakes via ductwork directing air over the brakes, slots in the...
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Oil leaking engine won't hold oil but car starts
As you know, an oil leak can range from somewhat minor to very serious depending on the location of the leak and how quickly it is leaking. I would recommend not starting the car at all until getting this leak...
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Car is not starting - 1993 Toyota Camry
Hello. From what you describe, it would appear that your vehicle's security system may have been activated when the incorrect key was inserted. You may have to reset the ignition system using the correct key in order for the vehicle...
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Will not attempt to start. Engine has spark. Also noticed oil was in the intake tube.
Hi there. Check to see if the fuel injectors are working. You can back probe them with a digital meter and see if the voltage is being metered. If the injectors are working, then check the crankshaft position sensor and...
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Engine shaking when driving and put into gear.
Hi There, This may be related to a number of possibilities such as low transmission fluid, a bad transmission control solenoid or potentially a malfunctioning transmission control module. This may also be caused by a faulty throttle position sensor in...
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Chevy Camaro runs rough and stutters
There are dozens of potential causes for your problem. You didn't specify the particular 02 sensor and cam sensor codes, so it's difficult for me to provide much advice. A problem with the timing (such as a stretched chain) could...
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Ford Explorer overheating
Hi. The vehicles with the 4.0L engine and this specific year have many different issues that could cause the engine to overheat. Some things to look out for are the radiator side tanks and thermostat housing that leak. Also, the...
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I have a new battery, and my car starts with a jumper cable, but it won't restart after driving and shutting the engine off.
This suggests you may have a bad grounding issue or potentially a faulty alternator. As you may know, the alternator is what charges your car's battery when the car is running. When this is not working properly, your battery will...
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Van overheats, but only at idle - 2004 GMC Savanna 3500
Hello. Assuming that you replaced the fan clutch and the fan is actually working, I think you are on the right track as far as the radiator being clogged. When the vehicle is not moving, it does not have the...
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Gas tank will not fill up
This is most likely a problem related to what is called an evaporation canister in the fuel tank which is responsible for venting the tank as you fill it up with fuel. When this is clogged or not working properly,...
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Check engine light, EGR.
Hi. The next step to take with this issue is to clean out the passages that EGR valve sits on top of. These passages get clogged up with carbon and causes the EGR valve to look bad to the computer...
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hesitation when accelerating and shaking when in idle
Hey there. A proper diagnosis at a repair shop is the only way to be certain. If the spark plugs have not been changed in 40,000 miles or more, the car would benefit from replacing them. But any number of...
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Sputtering, loss of power, and check engine light came on.
Hi there. Check to see what type of fuel you got for your vehicle. The LS 460 is required to have a minimum of 91 octane. If the octane was less than 91 or really high of 95 to 99,...