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Hello. When a vehicle sits for this long there can be a number of issues keeping it from starting and running right. You do need to replace the battery,and you should replace all of the fluids before starting it and...

Taking your car on a road trip should be fine. This code that you are getting is for a glow plug issue. These are typically only used to warm the car up before starting it. Once you get back you...

Do you have any transmission fluid leaks or clutch hydraulic control leaks? If the transmission gear oil has leaked out, that can cause hard shifting. If no leaks are apparent, there are only two possible causes of what you describe:...

Hi. We will be happy to assist you with your 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The issue you are describing could result from a few possible things. It may be a faulty electronic steering control module causing the jerk. The steering...

Noises can really be annoying but if you heard a metallic grinding noise, then generally, that's metal on metal and you are going to see shiny things where it is rubbing. So look for shiny things near the area where...

You will need to replace the kinked hose to restore flow to the engine. This is the bypass hose so coolant flows through the engine before thermostat opens.

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. The code for your BMW P1619 is referring to the thermostat sensor. Check the thermostat sensor harness for an debris, looseness, and corrosion. If the sensor looks good, then the thermostat needs replaced...

The gap between the 6K and the 7K line is considered the red zone. This zone is marked as the over-revving speed for the engine as the valves cannot shut any faster and the timing chain creates too much slack...

It’s easy to think that your car can carry pretty much whatever you can cram inside, but that’s not actually the case. Your car has a weight limit, and it’s probably not as high as you think. This limit includes...

Hello. If the air compressor is faulty this will cause the engine to work harder and that may result in lower mpg. The whining noise could be caused by a bad serpentine belt, pulley, or a bad serpentine belt tensioner....

Hello, by the nature of your concern, I would say that you have a power steering pump that is low on fluid. A power steering pump being noisy is something that should be looked at and repaired sooner than later...

If the engine is not starting as readily as it used to, there is something wrong. There are many causes of hard starting but illustrative ones are a faulty engine coolant temperature switch (sensor), worn spark plugs, inadequate fuel delivery...

If the fuel pump is not momentarily running and priming at key on, then the fuel pump circuit has to be traced to find the power interruption. The recommended service to accomplish that is an electrical circuit/component diagnostic. With regard...

Hi there. I seriously doubt that both or either lower control arm is broken; if that was the case you wouldn't have been able to drive your vehicle to another shop for a second opinion. My best guess would be...

Hi, thanks for writing in. I suspect your "upstream" sensor is the primary problem, and should be replaced. The downstream sensor you did replace is really measuring whether the catalytic converter (the main cat, not the pre-cat) did the job...

When it comes to oil leaks you have to look for the highest point on the motor you see oil and start there. Oil will always leak and go down toward the bottom of the engine and drip there. You...

Hi There, You can certainly run the motor without a muffler without damaging anything, however it will most likely not pass an emissions test depending on what state you are in. As you may know, most states require mufflers on...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The first thing you want to do is check the electrical connections to the fuel pressure regulator. If the regulator is connected securely, there are no electrical wires exposed or damaged, and it looks...

If wheel bearing is in need of replacement on this vehicle then you will need to replace the entire hub assembly with it since it comes as an assembly incorporated with the speed sensor.

Hello there, many common faults will cause your 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee to die when the vehicle comes to a stop and have a low idle. You have done great in replacing the idle air valve as this is a...

Loss of compression in a cylinder is a sign of physical/mechanical damage such as; a bent intake or exhaust valve, a leaking head gasket. Or possibly a hole in the piston, block, or cylinder head. The combustion chamber could also...

Hello. The symptoms you describe are typical of a faulty starter or starter solenoid. If the starter motor or solenoid wear out internally they may no longer be able to start the engine properly. A common trick is to tap...