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Billing question sent to CS for the cost of replacing the camshaft seal on a 2005 Kia Amanti with a V6-3.5L engine.

The battery should be load tested by a professional. Load testing can only be reliably performed on a fully charged battery. If the battery passes a load test, you have to be sure it is NOT a marginal pass in...

Hi there. In order to provide you with an accurate price for an oil gasket replacement, we need you to fill out this request form; as we need more detailed information about your vehicle and location. Thanks

If the engine dies while driving and it is associated with an electrical service light, the issue is almost certainly the alternator. I would recommend having your starting system inspected for faults by a technician from YourMechanic. If the alternator...

My first question to you would be to ask you why the engine is being replaced. Did you already have the problem diagnosed and were told you need an new engine? I would need more information to properly diagnose your...

Hi there. Though this would be possible but it would be very expensive. The engine and transmission would fit fine, the issue is electrical. These cars have completely different electrical harnesses and modules. You would need to completely change the...

Hello. Most of the time this is due to a failure in the blend door motor on the passenger side. It can also be the door itself or a sensor issue but most of the time it is the motor....

You will need to have the Check Engine Light tested and the codes diagnosed to find the cause of the high idle. Since you say you are experiencing a racing engine, you may have a bad throttle position sensor or...

Hi there. The side mirrors on a 2016 Toyota are power operated, so there is no way to adjust them manually; without risking breaking the power functions behind the mirror. If you're mirror appears to be stuck and only go...

This problem may be from a throttle position sensor's erratic computer input. This can cause hesitation on acceleration or a light tip in lag. Buick has issued a technical bulletin: 05-06-04-058 which calls for the replacement of the throttle position...

Hello. There are few things that could cause a water leak in the trunk on your particular vehicle. Which are, faults such as the trunk not fully closing due to a faulty trunk latch or the more common problem of...

Hello. This will only occur if there are other issues with the suspension. If there are any worn out bushings or and corrosion, then the spring can either break and fail or if the other components fail then the spring...

Hi There, Unfortunately, the video is a bit tough to hear the sound specifically, however this may potentially be caused by loose or worn wheel bearings. You can check this by jacking the vehicle up and moving the wheels on...

Hi, thanks for writing in. The P2405 code is generated by the leak detection system which creates an artificial vacuum in your fuel supply system for a short period of time upon each engine startup sequence. If it is unable...

Hi there - your Viper uses the Tremec TR-6060 transmission, which handles the torque from the Vipers engine reliably, but is a bit balky in the shifting department. Using synthetic transmission fluid will help, especially in colder climates, and moving...

Most likely, they are referring to the valve cover gaskets. In a sense, the valve covers are the 'top covers" of the engine. Since they are located at the top of the engine, they certainly can be leaking and not...

Hi there. The shift rail in the transmission may have came apart or the fork on the rail may be bent causing the transmission to stay in gear when the shifter is in neutral. I recommend seeking out a professional,...

Hi there. First you would need to check for any codes that could be stored or pending on the ECM (computer). The code will direct you to the location area that could be the cause of the noise that occurred...

Hello and thank you for writing in! When was the last time you changed the fuel filter? The filter can have a huge effect on how much fuel is delivered to the engine. With the age of your vehicle, there...

Hi. Most likely there is something out of alignment in your pulley system causing the belt to come off. The first thing to inspect would be the idler pulley. Remove the belt and check if the pulley wobbles. If so,...

It sounds like the evap vent is clogged near the fuel tank. This will cause the excessive pressure build up of pressure and the canister vent can get blocked with debris. Have this system checked and repaired as needed. ...

Hello, I would not recommend to use transmission fluid for the differential. Yes, Acura did use a transmission fluid for the rear differential originally called Z1 but a new fluid (DW1) was formulated and Z1 production ceased. However the fluid...

Most vehicle seat covers are held onto the seat with hog rings. These rings can be removed and installed with a pair of hog ring pliers. These can be found online or at your local hardware store. It is also...

Hold the trip reset for ten seconds to clear it. This should clear it. Otherwise, try holding the trip reset and turn on the key and hold it until the oil indicator goes out. If the problem is not going...