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Oil Gasket Leak
Without knowing what the leak is I would have to agree with the last diagnosis that it should be done ASAP. This is because most oil leaks can get worse over time and can cause the engine to get low...
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Stick shift has absolutely no pressure. Feels like there are no gears at all.
Hello, thanks for writing in. If there is no pressure on the clutch pedal, then most of the time it is caused by an issue with the clutch hydraulics. Most of the time it is caused by a bad clutch...
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Vibration and noise from front of vehicle
Vibration felt through the steering wheel is often due to tire/wheel imbalance although irregular tire wear and/or tire belt defects could be implicated. Sometimes vibration has multiple causes, so for example vehicle suspension components could be loose or worn and...
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I am trying to cancel an appt and the gentleman on the phone
Hi Christina. I've forwarded your inquiry to our sales and service department. They'll be able to look up this quote number and verify with you whether or not an appointment is active or if it will be cancelled. Thanks. ...
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Installed new front calipers on my car and they keep sticking
Check to be sure the mounting bracket (torque plate) for each caliper is not bent and that the sliding bushings/pins on the caliper/torque plate assembly are free and move easily. If you have rear drum brakes, there is a metering...
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Pulley came off engine
If you are talking about the pulley directly below the water pump, that is the crankshaft pulley, also called the harmonic balancer. The pulley for the belt bolts to the balancer. If the entire assembly came off that would cause...
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Why does my 2002 Chrysler Town & Country consume so much oil?
There are quite a few possibilities when it comes to oil consumption. But with this amount of usage, it should be fairly simple to figure out. It is either leaking it or burning it. There is no other way for...
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Intermittent and low speed wiper don't work fast speed wiper works 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Hi there - the lack of slow or intermittent motor speed can be caused by 2 issues: failure of the switches on the steering column stalk, or within the motor pulse control inside the motor housing. You're going to need...
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Vehicle stalling
The most common cause of a vehicle stall would be a vacuum leak or an AC pressure switch. As for the overheating problem, this may or not be related to the stalling issue. If it is related, I would also...
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Need to know what to do with these codes generated
All the generated codes will need further inspection from a mechanic. The P0300, P0301, and P0305 are all misfires in the engine and could also cause some of the additional codes. You will need to have a diagnostics done and...
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What do the Maintenance Minderâ„¢ codes mean with the multi-information display?
The Maintenance Minderâ„¢ system on your car helps you keep tabs on important services like oil changes, transmission services, air filter changes and more. It can display a number of different messages on the screen of your multi-information system. Here...
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Can you tell me why some people think fords are really bad?
According to JD Power's latest "2016 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study", which was based on responses from 33,560 original owners of 2013 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership, Ford vehicles have a below average "overall dependability" rating. JD Power's survey...
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Front right passenger side Shaking
If you have frame damage on the right side that did not get fixed or was hidden from you when you bought it, then your vehicle may not be repairable. I suggest having a body shop check the frame damage...
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The coolant level is low when the engine is cold
If you're finding that your coolant is running low, especially during colder weather, it's a pretty good indication that you've got a coolant leak somewhere. However, the problem with coolant systems today is that they can give you false indicators....
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Tire damage? https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OuUJ2C7IHAd1lGTGZwQm5nMnc/view?usp=drivesdk
Without a doubt, that tire should be replaced immediately !! The sidewall is the thinnest and weakest area of the tire and flexes the most. Although tires are steel-belted, the steel belt is only in the tread area. Sidewalls are...
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I have a 2011 Ford F-150. I tried turning the truck on this morning and there was a knocking sound as soon as I try to turn it on.
If the warnings you saw were for oil pressure, you might have some engine damage. If the truck is running, you need to stop using it until you get it checked out. Driving with low oil pressure can do a...
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Car jerk when rpm goes up and accelerating
Hi There, What you are describing sounds like a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the motor. This sensor relays...
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What does the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Light mean?
The ABS Light indicates the performance and/or malfunction of the Anti-lock Brake System. The Anti-lock Brake System helps you keep control of your vehicle when hard braking occurs. To understand the ABS Light. The ABS Light will illuminate briefly...
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Car needs 02 sensor and front speed sensor hard shift into third could this be the cause it only does it when warmed up
Hey Cody. Thanks for contacting us today. While do-as-you-go is a great way to learn, with resolving like you've described, it can cost you a ton of money in replacing the wrong components. For example, many O2 sensor OBD-II trouble...
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Ignition won't turn, steering wheel lock not engaged.
Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to provide my insight. It is possible the ignition mechanism is broken inside the steering column. I suggest trying to turn over your car with a spare key, to see if the...
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I have to keep adding oil
Hello. I will assume you are talking about the engine oil. If there is no visible oil spots on the ground after the jeep has been sitting for short period look at the color of the exhaust smoke. If the...
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P0014 code. The engine run erratic and have a hard starting problem..when i took it to mechanic he said to get a part reqired for
The camshaft position sensor is a magnetic sensor that monitors camshaft speed to regulate ignition timing and fuel injection timing. It gathers and sends information about the car’s camshaft speed to the car’s electronic control module. This information is used...