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This could be an issue with a blown head gasket. This would require a professional mechanic to check engine compression as well. This can occur without causing oil/coolant mixing. If you are still having trouble, a certified technician from YourMechanic...

Hi. Your car is equipped with a torque converter clutch that allows the converter to lock to the speed of the flywheel which increases fuel efficiency. This is only to occur at highway speeds when the vehicle is cruising. The...

What a technician would do is first check the level and condition of the transmission fluid on your 2001 Audi A8 Quattro. Next, they would use a Volkswagen-compatable scan tool which will allow the Transmission Control Module (TCM) to be...

A check engine light is warning that their is some fault in the pcm or other sub computers, the fact that its stalling and a cel (check engine light) is illuminated tells me there is definitely a problem with either...

Hi there. Most of the time this is caused by a bad vehicle speed sensor. This is a common failure on this vehicle. When the sensor fails it either stops reading or it reads improperly. It can also be an...

This is probably not a problem. If your state or locale requires emissions testing, this will be an immediate way to determine if the engine is running too rich (burning too much fuel for a given amount of air). But...

The timing belt on the 2003 Accord is good for 90,000 miles. That implies that if the belt was previously replaced as required, you have 43,000 miles on the present belt. The only way to determine the age of the...

This issue should be covered by a recent GM special service bulletin 14636 that will replace your throttle position sensor and pedal assembly. The bulletin is dated April 8, 2015. Make an appointment with your local dealer and they will...

The vehicle stability control (VSC) light and code P0420 are for two different problems. The VSC system would need to be tested for codes for that system. The code P0420 is for the O2 sensor or problem with...

You will have a fuel test port on the fuel rail that you can hook up a fuel pressure gauge to. Depending on the motor your pressure would need to be around 40psi. You can listen to the fuel pump...

Hi there. The oil light may be coming on as the technician may have not turned it off or for got to reset the oil reminder light. Click here to view how to reset the oil reminder light on your...

Unfortunately, you will have to wait for the seal to arrive. Multiple companies will make a seal for your car, but that doesn't mean they are available in the small town you are in. I assume you have your car...

Hello there, this is a very rare issue for a 2013 Nissan Leaf. There are a few possible causes for the vehicle to not be able to move. The most common would be a wiring fault, CVT issue, or a...

Yes, this is a sound repair. I don't call any repair permanent as a matter of principle. If the repair was done appropriately, it will last the life of the tire. The dealership would make the same repair. If that...

The Toyota Solara uses a cable type window regulator. As these regulators wear out the will often times move slower and have crunching type noises before they fail. Another possibility is the window motor itself. My advice is to have...

Tire rotation is an important maintenance step. It helps to ensure that all four tires wear evenly. It should be done at roughly every other oil change, although your frequency may vary. You also need to follow a specific pattern....

Hello. Code P0599 is the code for an issue with the thermostat heater control circuit, while P0171 is for a lean condition on bank 1. P0599 is set when the computer detects that there is an issue with the electronically...

Talking about spark plugs is a never-ending discussion. Which ones are best? The answer to that question is somewhat trite, but can still be relevant depending on your vehicle and its intended use. Spark plugs come in two basic categories:...

The low fuel level Warning Light is located on the instrument panel, and illuminates when your vehicle has less than 2.0 gallons of fuel in the tank. When you refuel, the light will turn off. Tip Like all warning lights,...

Misfire can be a very broad term that can describe a variety of symptoms, but as far as the Engine controller is concerned, a misfire occurs when combustion is not taking place when the controller is expecting it. The Controller...

When the EML light comes on there could be a range of issues from big to small. The main issue with this is that when the vehicle sets this light, it will also put the car into a limp home...

Hi there. For the check engine light being on, check for any codes that could be stored in the computer as stored or pending. The codes will direct you to any issues that the vehicle may be having. If the...

With problems that are intermittent, it can be tricky to diagnose them. There is a common issue with these cars though, which is a failed brake light switch. This is the switch that indicates when you have applied the brake...

Check the battery ground cable (black cable going to the chassis of the car) to be sure you have a proper ground connection as this sounds like a common ground problem. Also, check the battery health to be sure it...

This engine had quite a few different issues that may of caused a no start. The list is ignition module, distributor stator, fuel pump, fuel pump relay, timing belt, ignition coil and wiring issues. The only way to fide the...