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It is possible that you could have a worn out transmission mount. The transmission mount is what connects the transmission to the body of the vehicle. The transmission will normally have some movement when it is shifting. The mount...

Hello there, thanks for writing in. A few different faults could have happened when your 2011 Chevrolet Cruze ran over the asphalt chunk. The most common would be a failed fuel line, damaged wiring, loose connections, or fuel leak. If...

The Check Engine light requires a special scan tool to determine the issue. Additional diagnostics may be required. An intake leak is common on this engine and may cause leaks, low fluids, and many other issues. With the vehicle sitting...

Hi There, What you are describing sounds like a weak or dead battery. The clicking noise when trying to start the car is a common indicator that the battery does not have enough power to turn the engine over. You...

The pump will become loud when it is under pressure and lifting a load. If the pump is quiet and you hear a hissing sound around where the pump is, either the pump is leaking or the main supply hose...

Hey there. It is very possible that the negative terminal end on your battery cables could be damaged. I would recommend loosening it up and removing it for further inspection. If the terminal is broken in any way it will...

This may happen when the fuel pump is working intermittently or not maintaining the proper fuel pressure. This may also be related partially to the fuel pressure regulator which helps to maintain the proper fuel pressure throughout the system. When...

Your car’s air bag system is very advanced and capable of monitoring many different things. The front passenger sensing system is designed to tell the car’s computer a lot of different things about what’s going on with the passenger front...

You have several issues but to prioritize, you should have the check engine light issue(s) investigated and resolved first. Following that, if there is a power steering malfunction, that would be addressed and finally if you have a faulty gauge...

Engine stalling while driving is typically caused by a problem with the ignition system. Plus, the fact that you can restart the vehicle after cycling the ignition leads me to believe the problem is electrical. The first thing I would...

More than I can remember--a whole bunch of them. Putting in the wrong oil generally doesn't make them blow up. It might make it wear a little bit longer or run a little harder or colder, unless you put in...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2012 Cadillac Escalade. A pinging noise is typically used to refer to spark knock or a damaged engine running condition. Did the Check Engine Light return with the same codes after doing...

Hello. I would check the condition of the transmission fluid first as well as the level. If the fluid is old or low then this will occur. If the fluid smells burnt or has debris in it then the transmission...

From what you've described it sounds like you are on the right path for replacing the correct parts to make it run better. I would also add the fuel filter to the list of parts you are going to change....

Hello, first task is to extract the problem codes which are setting the Check Engine Light on. This can make diagnosis and repair much faster and less expensive. I am confused by our comment that "have full power to the...

Bad connection can be confusing. They are touching and the connection may even be tight, but electricity doesn't care about what our eyes see. Electricity happens at the atomic level. A bad connection is a loose connection or a surface...

The speedometer and tachometer being inoperative can be due to a number of reasons. If the remaining gauges are working, it's possible that the instrument cluster itself is bad. Looking at each individually, one of the speedometer cables may be...

For an issue like this, a certified mechanic will need to inspect the vehicle and determine exactly where the problem is located. However, it sounds to me like you have a problem with a sticking caliper or a fluid leak....

Hello. To understand what is going on, lets discuss these two components and how they work. Harmonic balancers are essentially vibration dampeners in the engine that counteract the torque caused vibrations coming from the crankshaft. Every time the combustion cycle...

The KIA 2.4 liter motor is what is called an interference motor and this means it will bend valves if the timing belt breaks or jumps timing. You will need to have cylinder head removed and bent valves replaced if...

Range Rover air suspension is a tricky system. It's usually trouble free for the first few years, but often when the problems start, it can be the beginning of a long story. The air suspension system consists of a compressor,...

A noise when turning the wheel can be caused by a wide variety of problems. I would recommend having the vehicle driven and inspected by a knowledgable technician, such as one from YourMechanic, to determine the exact cause of the...

Hello there. If the engine is cranking and not starting, and the security light is on, then the security system may be having problems. This does not necessarily mean that he caused this. Most of the time, this is caused...