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It is certainly possible and legal to extend the length of your cables to fit a particular battery. However, I would strongly recommend taking the battery back to where you got it from and exchanging it for the correct...

You did not mention the year, make and model of the vehicle. If you have electrical steering then you will need to test the computer system for codes and see if codes are stored. Then diagnose it from there. ...

It is very possible that something may not have been tightened down enough during the alignment that you had done and that something slipped out of place. Alignments are very sensitive and are measured down to the hundredths of a...

Hello - you are correct, there will not be an additional fuel pump in the gas tank, only the mechanical pump at the engine. Check first to see if the fuel pump is pulling fuel from the tank, and pushing...

If someone has already diagnosed that the catalytic converter is faulty on your vehicle and you know they are correct, that is the cause of your check engine light. Your oxygen sensors pick up more fuel in the exhaust when...

Hi there. The problem lies within the gas pedal. The pedal position sensor has lost its counts and is telling the computer to rev up the engine to a higher count, but the sensor will not deactivate until the brakes...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The location that you describe sounds most like a broken axle seal. While it is okay to drive the vehicle for the immediate time, that oil will collect dirt and debris and clog the...

Hi Sammi. Thanks for sending your question today. I'm not quite certain what issue you're having with the Cobalt. If you press the throttle and the car does not move, but the RPM goes to 4,000 RPM, then you likely...

Hi M.H. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Unfortunately, this is a service that our mobile mechanics are unable to offer. This type of job should be completed at a local engine shop, as removing valves will require special tools in...

The Check Engine light must be reset by a Scan/Clear tool that supports the Sprinter. The computer will not reset it on its own.

Hi there. The best advice I can offer is to let a professional mechanic come to your location and complete a brake system inspection as soon as possible. There are too many possible issues to list, especially possible ABS control,...

Hey there. As you may know, the CV joints are the connection that transfers power from the transmission to the wheels by the use of the CV joints and drive shafts. They have a rubber boot that covers them to...

There are both brake system and emission system related vacuum pumps. Both are part of essential vehicle systems and so their repair is definitely important but to answer your question as to the cost of the repair, not only would...

The 2010 Maxima uses the 'Nissan Intelligent Key" system. The only way to start the car is to have the key fob in the vehicle while using the start button. There is no way to defeat this requirement as this...

Hello. If your truck is shifting on its own, that is a serious issue that needs immediate attention. There can be several causes for this including bad transmission fluid or loose shifter linkages. A certified technician, like one from YourMechanic,...

The axle bore in the transaxle needs to be checked for debris, burying, or a damaged locking ring that could be preventing the axle from fully inserting into the transaxle axle bore. Also, replacement axles are generally refurbished from...

If there were other bad behaviors leading up this failure, like backfiring or surging, I suggest looking for any apparent air leaks in hoses leading into the engine. Any air that gets into the engine without passing through the Mass...

Cylinder compression in all four cylinders should be verified. Secondary firing patterns should be scoped to get independent verification (i.e., apart from what the OBD-II system might be reporting) that indeed the problem is just in cylinder no. 2. If...

Hi there - you have probably not bent valves yet, but damage is not far away. Replacing timing belts on these engines requires fixtures to hold the crankshaft and camshafts in certain positions while changing the belt for this reason....

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Hi Emmanuel. Thanks for contacting us tonight. When you have an electrical issue like this, the first step is to determine the root source of the problem. In your case, since you are frequently blowing a fuse, its more than...

Hi Candice. Thanks for contacting us today. If you turn the key and the starter will engage, but the car will not start, then it's likely that either an ignition timing component or a fuel system part is the source....

It's not a great idea to run on a flat tire but if you are talking about only literally 100 meters, it is possible the tire is OK. The reason it is newly leaking from the tire bead area is...

If you ran the engine low on oil then you may have damaged all the bearings in the engine and the noise may be in the camshaft lobes as they can get worn from lack of lube. Your engine used...