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Hi, thanks for writing in. The most common parts that involve this issue are the battery and the alternator. The starting/charging system should be checked to see if the battery is going bad and getting weak. It can then put...

This can be a tough question. Without knowing the details, I can't be terribly helpful. But the thing to do here is to prioritize. Do all these things need to be fixed right now? Some workshops do a big up-sell...

Hello. To be honest, every vehicle is different. Even the same model and year of vehicles will have a different distance they can go. If the light comes on most vehicles will be able to safely travel about 20 miles...

The first thing you should have checked is the new muffler and exhaust to see if the exhaust is hitting a body part or a heat shield. This is very common in aftermarket exhaust repairs. I would recommend going back...

Hello. The symptoms you describe are commonly associated with a faulty Vanos solenoid or actuator. If the Vanos mechanism is not returning back to it's proper position it may be possible that it is receiving the signal to due do,...

Anything can be done if you have enough money. You would need to have custom mounts made for engine and transmission, and you would need to swap over EVERYTHING from the Camaro, including all the wiring for the engine, the...

This can happen for many reasons, however usually a loud pop or backfire is a sign of a lean fuel condition or an ignition timing problem. A lean fuel condition can be caused by a faulty mass air flow sensor...

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This is a common sign of a faulty ignition coil. Ignition coils are coated with a varnish-like insulation that becomes brittle over time after being stretched and contracted repeatedly as the copper beneath them expands and contracts at a higher...

Hello. This is a common issue in the 7.3 Liter Ford Diesels. There is something called an ICP (Injection Control Pressure) sensor which is located at the front of the motor on the driver's side near the fuel filter. This...

When the transmission bangs into gear, it is usually due to either the engine or transmission mounts. When the mounts are worn out, they allow excessive movement that is noticed when switching between drive, park, neutral, and reverse at idle....

If your vehicle has HID headlights, they will also have a part that is connected to the bulb called a ballast. The ballast controls the temperature at which the HID bulb burns. If the ballast is malfunctioning, this can cause...

Hello, If the window is working up and down without noises, then I might rule out a problem with the window regulator assembly. However, without more information, there may be many more causes. I will start with a few...

If the truck is equipped with the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, which is an option on trucks that have a rear seating area, then there are a few interesting features to take advantage of: The screen that is...

Hi there. Sounds to me that you have a leak in your coolant reservoir hose or in the container itself. As for your vehicle burning oil this is common in vehicles especially with higher mileage. If your vehicle burns a...

The noise is going to be coming from an upper or lower ball joint most likely. A tie rod end can also make the noise but the ball joint is most common cause of noise when turning. To isolate the...

Hi Lisa. Thanks for contacting us today. Having a tune-up would not likely cause damage to a rear crankshaft seal. This typically occurs over time and is due to common wear and tear. It's a hit or miss type of...

One possibility is an internal leak in the system. The leak could occur at an injector or in the tank. Check the fuel pressure with the car off and the key on. Cycle the key a few times to build...

Hi there. It appears to me that you might have a pretty severe brake pad issue or stabilizer bar joint that is going bad. Typically the grinding noise when applying the brakes is a brake pad that has worn out...

A high an fluctuating idle is usually cause by a vacuum leak or stuck open EGR valve. Also on this vehicle I have seen the PCV valve broken where a failed attempt to remove it from the valve cover it...

Hey there. I would start with testing your battery and alternator with a multi-meter. Good batteries hold a charge of 12.6 volts or higher. If the battery is low, try to jump start it. If this starts your vehicle, test...

If the problem has just started to happen and you have not changed the tire size or anything else then I would say your clutch is slipping and the clutch would most likely need to be replaced. If you feel...

A loud knocking noise coming from the engine can be any of several issues. Having to put 5 quarts of oil in the engine means that the engine was completely empty, basically. The engine oil's main purpose is lubrication, and...

The ABS light on the dash is an indication to let you know the anti-lock brakes (ABS) have a fault in the vehicle and the anti-lock function is disabled due to the fault. You may have a defective wheel speed...

When you say you had to keep giving it gas to keep from stalling, I'm thinking the idle air control valve there. You can clean the throttle body, the valve, and adjust the linkage, but the idle air control valve...