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Hi there. If your timing chain has broken, you should take your Mini Cooper to a professional machine shop for service, as it's possible that you have internal engine damage.

The mist feature allows your wipers to wipe away a temporary amount of water, such as when you drive through a patch of mist. When you use this feature, the wipers will wipe only once. To use the mist feature,...

Hi there - if both of the known good keys stop working, it is likely the key transceiver in the vehicle has stopped working for some reason. Check for blown fuses, just in case. The Toyota security system software (next...

The purpose of emissions test is to assist in keeping the air breathable and clean by requiring that vehicle emissions systems are working properly. When the emissions system is working properly, the amount of harmful pollutants that are emitted into...

Hello. In order to be able to help you I need to know what kind of vehicle this is. The primary concern is that you have a misfire issue. This can be caused by any number of things so a...

Hi there. When you opened the hood to add engine oil to the engine and you smelt fuel vapors, there could be an issue with the fuel injectors. Most likely the fuel injector o-rings have split or cracked. When a...

Hi there: High idle speed is commonly caused by a vacuum leak, problems with the EGR system or the idle control valve on our 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The best way to determine which one specifically or other item is causing...

Check the main fuse to the engine and see if its burned. If the fuse is good, then check the wiring under the dashboard and see if there is anything loose or damaged. A loose or damaged wire will cause...

Hi There, If you have power to the rest of the car, it sounds like you may have a faulty connection to the starter or an improper ground issue somewhere. Check to be sure you have proper connection to the...

I have never heard of a legal limit for how low a vehicle can be. I would not recommend going below 6 inches for the lowest part of the suspension or you will not be able to go over a...

Hi Melody. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Anytime a wheel bearing has been diagnosed as being loose or faulty, it's important to have it replaced as soon as possible. A worn wheel bearing does not have enough lubrication to keep...

You probably broke a throttle cable. It's just a short cable that goes from the accelerator to a complicated looking linkage on the intake manifold. This isn't a common failure so you may want to look hard at the linkage...

Hi Carlos. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Generally speaking, when this type of error occurs, it's due to a throttle control sensor or electronic throttle control system failure. It's also possible that a fuel system component might be excessively dirty...

What you do next depends on what particular part of the smog test your car failed. The car is tested for HC, CO and NOx levels. Different problems will raise the levels of different pollutants. If your car failed the...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve causing your engine idle to fluctuate and eventually stall. The idle air control valve is a small valve on the engine's intake system that...

Both the 2.7L V6 and the 3.5L V6 engines used in the 2004 Intrepid require 4 oxygen sensors, 2 upstream and 2 downstream. If you desire that these sensors be replaced by a certified Mechanic, dispatched by YourMechanic right to...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. First off, take your Nissan to a different mechanic. Yes; changing the motor would fix the issue, but if they are guessing that the timing chain is the reason why you're consuming as much...

The transmission control module (TCM) helps regulate fuel efficiency and power while storing information about the transmission system in its memory. A faulty transmission control module may cause a delay in acceleration or erratic shifting of gears. The transmission control...

Assuming the crack is more than just a crack in the paint, I would say yes, and here is why. It will cost more money to repair the bumper than it will to simply replace it. There are many quality...

If the car is cranking strong with the new starter, and just won't fire up, it's time to re-check the basics. Check for a good spark at the plugs. If spark is good, try spraying a bit of starter fluid...

It sounds as though the thermostat is stuck closed; the fans may not come on until the flow is restored. They would need to be tested after the thermostat is replaced. I recommend having a mechanic, such as one from...

Hi there - possibly. While it is possible that the wheel bearing was not damaged, or damaged enough to cause a concern for replacement. However, most modern front-wheel drive vehicles utilize double-row ball bearing hub designs, and these bearings are...

Hi there, thank you for writing in about your 1997 Jaguar XJ6. The poor mileage and a rough idle is potentially due to a bad coolant temperature sensor or a broken wire to this sensor (the coolant temp sensor that...

It is possible that you could be having issues with your powertrain control module. This module is the computer for your engine and transmission and may require reprogramming or replacement. I would recommend visiting your local Ford dealership as they...