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Truck making loud gear noise when driving
This type of noise is typical of a bad hub bearing. When you turn left, you put more pressure on the right tire stressing the already bad bearing. This is why the noise seems to get louder. Bad hub bearings...
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Low wash light
The washer fluid tank has a level sensor. The sensor floats in the tank. When the fluid gets low, the sensor makes contact with the metal ring around the float and the light comes on. Sometimes the float stays stuck...
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How do I use the Vehicle Personalization feature?
One neat feature of the vehicle is the Vehicle Personalization feature. With this, you can set certain features around the truck to your specifications. This makes the truck easier to use for that driver. Unlike the seat memory feature, the...
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Safe to drive with hole in muffler
Hi there. A hole in the muffler is typically not a really serious issue. It should be safe to drive the vehicle. My biggest concern though is the exhaust itself. If the hole is allowing exhaust to enter the cab...
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What are the three most common levels of tint?
Hi there, thanks for asking us to help you with your science project. The popularity of window tint will depend on the US State in which the individual lives. The national average of window tint percentage is around 50% window...
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Car idles but will not drive (dies when revving engine)
Without additional details as to more specific symptoms, this may require further inspection and diagnosing. However, issues while revving may be a sign of a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor...
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Brake squeaking when releasing brake pedal
It could be that you have some debris from brake lining wear built up in the drums that is making the noise, if that's the case a simple brake shoe replacement will do the trick. It could also be that...
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Can a shocks or struts that fits the 2003 Lincoln Navigator also fits the 2003 Lincoln Aviator?
Hello - no, the Navigator is built on the very large SUV platform build by Ford (Expedition), whereas the Aviator is built on the Ford Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer platform. If you are having problems with finding shocks and struts for your...
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Starting issues, bucks and stalls during acceleration
The first issue of a no-start or a stall after starting is going to be a problem with the anti-theft system and maybe the ignition key or the key sensor intermittently not disabling the anti-theft system. This would need to...
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Kia Amanti leaking from the power steering
I've got videos to replace leaking power steering so watch those. If you want to find where the leak is coming from, it is very easy to do on a power steering. All you've got to do is get a...
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Car initially fine after cleaning injectors.
The rotary engines have twin rotors that have what is called apex seals the give these engines the compression to run. These seals are a known failure that can cause no start, low power and fouling of the plugs. You...
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There is a loud noise driver side
Hello there. Many different faults can cause a noise with your 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The most common would be the brake rotors and pads, something stuck in the rotor backing place, strut mount, wheel bearings, or a failing tire. You...
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strange maybe pressure release sound from right rear sounds like on inside
Hey there, the sound you may be hearing is coming from the A/C system expansion valve when refrigerant going through it. You may have an A/C system that is a little low on refrigerant, and needs to be checked for...
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vanos solenoid bmw
The nature of the repair will have to do with the faults stored in the DME (engine computer). Spark plugs, though rated at 100K miles, have a service life of about 60K miles and should be replaced at tht mileage....
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My 2010 kia blower fan stopped working but was fine last week. This occurred a few times in past. Works fine then stops blowing ag
The blower switch and the plug connection on the back of the switch, as well as a faulty blower motor are likely, too. I would check the blower motor first as you can easily power the motor directly to see...
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My air is blowing cold-hot-cold-hot-cold-hot...
It is possible that you have a leak in the AC system. There are pressure switches that will turn off the compressor if the pressure is too high or too low. The low refrigerant level could cause the AC compressor...
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Trouble shifting gears
Hi There, Depending on the speed at which the car is moving, the transmission control module and computer will not allow the car to downshift to a lower gear unless the car is moving at a slow enough speed. This...
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car wont start and knocking noise
When you turn the engine over with the starter motor, if there is an unusual and marked noise, such as knocking, that did not exist before, that most likely signifies that something has broken. Is the car, by chance, out...
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Hi - I have the 2014 wildtrak. The powertrain light came on Friday after about 30 minutes of driving no more than 65km. It came of
The powertrain warning light is intended to alert you to a malfunction in engine controls, the transmission or traction control/ABS. If the problem resolves itself the warning light may turn off. For example, if you have a heavy load, perhaps...
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P0446
Hi There, These codes all relate to a leak in the Evaporative Emissions system (EVAP system). Your car has a small purge valve with a purge solenoid in the Evaporative Emissions system that controls the venting of fumes from the...
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timing chain marks
You should leave the gear where it is unless you plan on removing the distributor and indexing it again. The engine as of now is not on the TDC (Top Dead Center) of the compression stroke of the number one...
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someone added oil to brake fluid and hyundai sez entire system needs replaced at cost of $4000; are there any alternatives?
Motor oil damages ONLY the rubber components in the hydraulic brake system. Those rubber components are limited in extent and thus all of the rubber components at issue would fit in the palm of your hand. The problem is the...
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I have a1999 infiniti qx4 v6 . Trouble code p0180 comes up and p0180 pd. I replaced the sending unit. Still won't start.
The trouble code P0180 could be related to the no start condition if the fuel is frozen from extreme cold or if there is water in the fuel. Also, if the fuel gets too hot and vaporizes, that can cause...
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Chirping sound that increases as I drive faster.
It sounds like you may have an idler pulley or the belt is making a squeaking noise. I would have a technician such as one from YourMechanic come and listen to the noise to better determine the cause of the...
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Honda Stunner CBF!25 is making a rattling noise from the engine
Hi there, Usually when you release the throttle on a four-cycle motorcycle engine and you hear a noise or see smoke from the exhaust it’s caused by cylinder head issues; usually the valve guides. This problem can get worse when...