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Hello. Your codes bring up two completely different problems. The P0455 is for a small leak in the evaporative emissions system. Most of the time it is as simple as replacing the gas cap and clearing the code. If...

Hi there. The light came on for the wheel is spinning on a different path than the reluctor ring can pick up on the wheel speed sensor. The wheel could be bent and causing the wheel hub to be bent...

Different than the Check Engine Light, the Service Engine Light is typically triggered when a predetermined service interval has been reached. There are dozens of service schedules that could be coming up including oil, transmission, battery, ignition system (spark plugs)...

What color is the smoke that is coming out of the back of your van? The color of smoke can help tell you what is going on. If the smoke is a bluish color your engine is burning oil. If...

Hello there, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to help. Squeaking and chattering noises can be caused by many things. Common causes of these symptoms are worn suspension or steering components. If any steering tie rods or suspension bushings...

Hello, you have major internal wear of the engine. White smoke is a sign of anti-freeze being burnt in the combustion chamber this could be a head gasket failure and will cause overheating condition. The loss of oil is wear...

Wheel bearing noise will always be dependent on vehicle speed, meaning as you speed up or slow down the noise should change frequency or loudness. Cornering may affect the noise from a damaged front wheel bearing and is usually more...

You should check the starter relay in the distribution panel box behind the left headlight in the engine compartment. This relay will relay power from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid. If you turn the ignition switch when the...

Hi, thanks for writing in. This may be a result of a couple of different things. You mentioned you just out 31" tires back on the Jeep. If it may have had larger or smaller tires on it before or...

It could be. Around 2000 many manufacturers including Ford started using plastic water pump impellers. In this way they messed up one of the worlds simplest and reliable devices. The center of the plastic impeller can get loose and allow...

Hello, thank you for writing in. While it is typical for the engine to give off some white smoke upon starting (as it burns condensation that builds while off at night), what you describe sounds more like a coolant leak....

Hi there. It's quite possible that you have a few things going on with your Grand Caravan that are causing these issues ranging from a damaged thermostat, radiator fan motor, or even an obstruction of coolant inside the heater core....

In a manual transmission, being stuck in reverse could be due to clutch and/transmission failures. You can try moving the vehicle slightly and/or manipulating the shift mechanism right on the transmission case. That may only provide a temporary solution, though,...

Hey there, thank you for asking a question about your 2005 Saturn Ion. A "strong" odor of fuel is an emergency circumstance. If you park a vehicle with a known gas leak in a tightly closed space, such as a...

If your car will not hold coolant, you will need to solve that before anything else. I'm not clear about the other issues, but it seems the coolant leak is the central problem. It may be a simple as a...

Hi there. It sounds like the alternator is seizing up and needs replaced. This would explain the lights dimming and the smell of burnt rubber. Also, if the power steering pump was to seize up, it will cause the engine...

Hi there. The rear end pinion engages with a ring gear and the other end of the pinion is supported on a tapered roller bearing. If there is any radial play in the pinion or axles itself, there is a...

You may have an intermittent problem with the power relay control box staying engaged after the key is turned off. This would require replacement of the relay box controller module. I'd recommend getting some assistance from a professional mechanic to...

If your car is smoking, I highly recommend that you do not start the vehicle and instead have a certified mechanic inspect the smoke coming from your Toyota Camry as soon as possible. Due to the lack of information, I...

Hi there. Most shops will charge to replace the brakes on a vehicle by the axle. That would be the front wheels as one axle and the rear wheels as a second axle plus parts. The dealership wants to replace...

The leaking fluid could be from your radiator. The radiator is at the front of your car and contains antifreeze or coolant. Any damage to the radiator can cause a loss of antifreeze or coolant. In addition, the radiator hoses...

Hi there. Check the fuel pump relay to see if its activating. This sounds as if the fuel pump relay is having an intermittent sticking off condition. The relay may be getting too hot and shutting off causing the pump...