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The vehicle should be lifted and see if there is any binding in the steering when turned left and right. If there is no binding then alignment of the vehicle should be checked and making sure the caster is more...

Your vehicle call for REC14MCC4 spark plugs for all plugs. You can use these plugs and recommend getting and using the exact plugs recommended for the engine or risk having running issues and causing coil failures.

When you lose any electric items or accessories, I suggest first checking all your fuses. You can pull the fuse out to check it, but even better is to use a test light to test the fuses with them still...

Hi There, What you are describing may be a result of a vacuum leak. High idle speeds or in some cases rough idle, stalling and hissing sounds are common signs of a vacuum leak. When a vacuum leak is present...

The backfire sound usually indicates a misfire of some kind which may be related to a timing issue such as a faulty ignition coil, bad spark plug wires or a faulty crankshaft position sensor. This may also possibly be related...

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) on your car’s radio offers a great deal more information than what’s available with the basic display. However, the real beauty of the system is that you can find stations that fit into the...

The rack and pinion gear set does two things: It converts the rotational motion of the steering wheel into the linear motion needed to turn the wheels. It also provides a gear reduction, making it easier to turn the wheels...

Hello Daniel, thank you for writing in. While these issues are frustrating, it may be as simple as needing to flush the system. Yes when you flush the entire system, you should be able to flush the water pockets as...

Overheating can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, a clogged radiator or a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the proper coolant...

Hi there: Usually the symptoms you're describing are more related to a vacuum leak, worn out spark plugs, bad spark plug wires or issue with the ignition system. It's also possible that dirty air and fuel filters, mass air flow...

The heater control valve is mounter under the hood on this vehicle. The valve should be closed when the temperature is set to cold for the rear a/c system. The recommendation would be to have a qualified mechanic check for...

It will depend on the nature of the issue. If the compressor is not kicking on then the compressor control circuit needs to be looked at. If the compressor is turning on then the refrigerant circuit needs to be looked...

First off, yes your vehicle does have a timing chain. It is good that all that maintenance has been performed recently and should carry you for many miles. However, if you cannot verify the age of the coolant and fuel...

Your coolant is sweet smelling and is normal. The oil in the coolant is not normal and is most likely caused by the transmission oil cooler inside the radiator that is leaking. First remove the oil cap and look for...

Loose feeling to the steering system can be caused by a number of components. A worn steering stabilizer can be one of them. Other components like tie rods and ball joints can also cause a loose steering feel. As they...

There are a number of things that may cause the vehicle to go into limp mode such as faulty transmission control components or various engine control components. Typically, when this happens the check engine light will come on triggering some...

Hi there. Electrical issues are fairly common on your vehicle. If all of these circuits quit working at the same time most of the time it is due to a failure in the fuse box. The only way to diagnose...

I would recommend having your tires inspected by a qualified professional to determine if any irregularities exist. It is possible that a slipped belt could be causing this issue in one or more of your tires. It is also possible...

This may be a sign of a failing voltage regulator. As you know, the alternator is responsible for charging the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine turns the alternator. The voltage...

This may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination of both. For example, if the...