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You did not state the model or engine but I would say the exhaust manifold may have a crack or is warped. The dealer would not say you need a manifold unless a problem was noted. There has been issues...

A loose clip can allow moisture inside the connection and cause a headlight bulb to stop working, such as what you are experiencing with your Mazda 3. It is also possible that the clip came loose on its own due...

Hi there. Even though you have replaced the wiper motor, there is an issue that most overlook. There is wiring that goes into the motor. If this wiring is corroded, this will cause your window motor to stop in random...

Good vehicles. Personally, I would buy a Toyota myself, but I've got customers with CR-Vs that are very happy driving them around for years and years. They are good cars. If you have a choice, and you don't mind driving...

Unfortunately there are a few reasons as to why your Volvo’s engine has no compression. The most common reason I have experienced would be when the timing belt fails. When this belt fails, the starter will crank the engine over,...

Personally, I don't even talk to the sellers. People may lie when they are selling their car. The best thing for used car is--if you've been driving for a while you know about cars--get it to drive it on a...

If you haven't changed your fluid in a while this is possible. The most common cause of a clogged transmission filter is clutch debris. That much debris means terribly worn clutches. Since it is only reverse that is not working,...

The doors of your Accord are equipped with courtesy lights. They are designed to provide illumination to aid in getting into and out of the car in low-light situations. These lights are not adjustable. The light will turn on when...

Hi there: When you use an additive to clear up a problem and it works, it's typically an indication of a dirty fuel injector or throttle body issue as opposed to other mechanical component issues. An additive has cleaning chemicals...

The output speed sensor is a very important sensor for the computer in your BMW 540i. It uses this signal to determine shift points as well as when to lock up the torque converter. If the computer detects a problem...

Hello. A common cause of transmission hard shifting is dirty transmission fluid. I suggest checking the transmission fluid. However, it is quite likely that the cause of the transmission malfunction is that the transmission module needs reprogramming. There is an...

If your vehicle is losing coolant (antifreeze) you probably have a leak. I recommend having a trained technician, like one from YourMechanic, pressure test your cooling system to locate where the coolant is leaking from. From there, they will be...

I believe that the noises you are hearing are indeed related to the power steering pump. If the fluid you are seeing is black, it may have metal shavings in it. These metal shavings could be a result of the...

If you have already taken the first step of getting your codes scanned, the next thing to do would be to have an ignition test performed by a qualified technician. Attempting to do this yourself could result in being shocked...

If your car is squeaking on cold starts, then that is a sign that there may be a problem with one or more of the engine's belts, or pulleys. If a belt becomes excessively worn, it will eventually begin to...

Hey there. Your clutch is hydraulically operated. The clutch slave cylinder uses brake fluid from the master cylinder to engage and disengage the clutch. If the brake fluid level is good and the return spring on top of the clutch...

Sounds like you might be having an issue with your shifter mechanism. If the shifter is not fully in park, they key usually wont come out of the lock cylinder. Depending on the location of the shifter you many have...

Hello, it sounds possible that the water pump is not working properly. The water pump spins and pushes coolant through the engine and radiator, allowing circulation through these components to prevent the car from overheating. If the water pump is...

Hello. If your Check Engine Light is flashing that usually indicates that there is an engine misfire. Since the light is coming on I would start by scanning the computer for codes. The codes will help me to determine where...

Hi there. You will most likely have difficulty with compatibility with these two years of Camaro. Although they might physically fit inside, they would probably require fabrication of the seat mounts to work correctly.

Automotive glass that is used today is designed to shatter into small, containable pieces for one reason – safety. Prior to the invention of tempered glass (constructed from multiple layers of glass with a polymer or plastic middle), glass would...

Hello. The struts could definitely cause a clunking noise. However, there are other suspension parts that should be checked as well, such as the upper/lower control arms, and the upper/lower ball joints. These could also cause a clunking noise. The...

The design of this engine often leads to sludge build up, even when regular maintenance is performed. This can cause oil restriction. The hydraulic lifters inside the engine are oil dependent, and will not "pump up" without proper oil supply....

Hello. If you are getting codes for the injectors themselves then they may be electrically failing and in need of replacement. I would typically check their resistance with an ohm meter to verify if they are bad, as a bad...