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Hi. An engine that is not able to keep itself cool is at serious risk of significant damage. There is a good chance that the head gasket has been damaged as a result of overheating and should be replaced along...

Hello - unfortunately, this is not a service YourMechanic offers at this time. Thanks for thinking of us however!

Be sure not to drive the car if it is overheating because overheating can warp the cylinder head and/or engine block causing costly damage. The most common causes of overheating include low coolant level, a faulty thermostat, a plugged radiator,...

Hello. If the heater does not work I always check the coolant level first. If the coolant level for the engine is low then not much coolant will enter the heater core which results in little to no heat. If...

Yes, you are recalling correctly. I have never worked on a car, at least a modern car that did not have a steering wheel lock. I would have your car repaired by a shop or a local YourMechanic technician and...

Hi there. You could find a head gasket and the gasket kit from a local parts store or the dealership. The head gasket is sold separately from the upper gasket set. The upper gasket set comes with the intake gaskets,...

You did not state the model and size of engine you have? Most Nissan distributor engines have a base timing between 13 and 17 degrees BTDC (before top dead center) at 700 to 800 RPM. If you have the timing...

Hello Stephanie, thank you for writing in. Unfortunately your situation is complicated, and resolution may not be as easy as we would like. Due to the repairs they performed pertaining to the fuel, spark, and cooling system, it is difficult...

A vehicle that cranks but doesn't start indicates a problem with fuel delivery, ignition, or compression. A vehicle that doesn't crank at all indicates a problem with the starting/charging system or an internal engine mechanical problem. You said the Check...

If the ABS light is on, there will be diagnostic codes to access. Those codes will provide enough clues to dig into this. I would first obtain those codes simply because they will give a direct indication of what components...

Hello! I have not come across this issue specifically related to BMW's. However, what jumped out at me was the fact that two BMW dealership service departments aligned your 740i, took your money, and sent you away with a very...

Hi there - this task is best handled by a collision repair estimator at a reputable paint and body shop. S/he is trained to evaluate visible and not-so-visible damage, and the costs to repair. Contact a reputable paint and body...

You should have the fuel pressure checked first and then scan the computer for any codes and have them repaired as needed. The lack of power may be a low fuel pressure or clogged fuel filter problem. If these are...

DSC is your car's "Dynamic Stability Control" which is a form of traction control. Your car is equipped with sensors that monitor changes in the ride of the car which detect uneven surfaces or bumps in the road. These signals...

You cannot have a used ECM installed since it was programmed to old car. You will need to have a new or remanufactured one and have it programmed to work for your car and theft system. If the battery got...

Hello, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an important system. It has helped reduce blowouts due to low tire pressure. The battery life of a tire pressure sensor is estimated to be five years. The battery life is reduced...

Hello. It sounds like you have a transmission problem. If the transmission is staying in one gear, I would have your transmissions inspected by a certified mechanic. Since the other control units are missing, information provided by the transmission control...

Hello. If you want to change the ignition system to the old vacuum style system then yes, you will need to remove all of the electronics. The engine would need to have all of the sensors removed and a carburetor...

As a parent, keeping your children safe is priority number one. That applies to when they’re in the car as well. If your child is large enough to reach the door handles from the car seat or booster seat, you...

Hey there. Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information constantly to the ABS and traction control system which are controlled by the car's ECU. When...

Hi Velma. Thanks for contacting us today. Based on what you've written in your inquiry, it's quite possible that the root issue is an exposed electrical wire or faulty ignition relay that is causing the multiple electrical faults. However, it's...

While your car has both a driver and passenger front air bag, the passenger side air bag isn’t always active. The Front Passenger Sensing system is designed to turn the passenger front air bag on or off based on several...

You should have the tires inspected for bubbles or broken cords in one of the tires.

The range is approximately two to three hours depending on whether your vehicle has power steering and/or air conditioning. It is economical to replace the pump on a mobile basis and you can obtain a repair quote for mobile replacement...

Technically, as long as the sway bar doesn't come into contact with other moving parts, or rub on other critical components, you should still be able to operate the vehicle. You will need to understand that the handling will definitely...