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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...

Typically a clicking sound is caused by metal-to-metal contact, caused either by a lack of lubrication or metal fatigue; which may have been caused by overheating. If the sound is coming from the engine, and increases as the engine revs...

Sounds like you might have a broken motor mount. Broken mounts are a common issue and easily fixable. Most front wheel drive cars have 3 engine mounts and 2 transmission mounts. Some have additional torque mounts, so no need to...

Billing question sent to CS for the cost of installing a flex pipe on the exhaust system.

Decreases in fuel economy are caused by things like fuel control issues (fuel injector leaks, bad O2 or other sensors), transmission problems (won't shift into high gear, slipping, torque convertor clutch fails to lock-up), misfires (ignition related), low tire pressure,...

Hello. I would need to know which misfire codes you are getting to know for sure what is going on. Most of the time on this vehicle if it is a single cylinder misfire then it may be as simple...

If you have a sedan, then you have power windows all the way around (coupes only have power windows in the front – the rear windows cannot be rolled up or down). The rear window switch in the Altima is...

Hi there. The front heater core my be restricted. A cooling system flush may resolve the problem. It may be a faulty temperature blend door actuator if the blower motor is still not operational. Checking the fuse would be in...

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....

Hello. Without knowing the code and the problem that is occurring then it will be hard for me to give you good information. From what has been replaced though, I am assuming that this is an issue with the cooling...

If this issue is occurring while you've engaged the cruise control, then this may be caused by a bad or failing cruise control brake switch or transmission speed sensor. If this issue is happening with the cruise control not active,...

Hello, thank you for writing in. It is possible that the vehicle could be having a switch or ground connection issue. The turn signals and the hazards are wired separately so that your hazards will work independently in emergency situations....

It's not uncommon for your battery to be drained down if your car sits for a month without starting. Modern vehicles have a lot of technology which requires a lot of computers. Those computers have what is called keep alive...

I would have the tire size double checked as a 60 series tire will generally be taller if the profile number does not change. The tire light is probably due to a failed tire monitoring system initialization which should have...

Hi there. The shift linkage would need to be inspected for bad end bushings that might have falling apart. The bushings hold the transmission linkage and the shifter linkage together. When the bushings go bad, it will make selecting park...

There could be multiple issues causing the mystery sound you're hearing on your 2005 Mazda. My first inclination would be to check the steering stabilizer bar bushings, but if those were replaced, it could be an issue with your wheel...

Hi. The transmission temperature message pops up on your control panel when the powertrain control module (PCM) has detected excessive transmission fluid temperature. This is a warning to the driver as extreme temperatures can damage the transmission. Transmission temperatures can...

An A/C system needs to be put into a vacuum to boil off any moisture in the system. As pressure drops, the boiling point of water decreases. Water boils at a lower temperature in Denver as opposed to Los Angeles....

The easiest way to remove bug mess and tar from your paint is to lay a pre-treated wipe over the affected area and let it soak. This allows the chemicals to soak in and saturate the tar. Try rinsing off...

Hi there. It will be hard to find the vehicle identification (VIN) unless you readily have access to any documentation for your vehicle, such as the registration card, insurance documents, any police reports, or vehicle history reports. Otherwise, you (or...

Hi, there is a list of possible problems that could cause the hesitation from a stop on this engine. The intake system is known to have vacuum leaks and also coolant leaking into the intake. The mass air flow sensor...

Hi, the first thing I would check to see if the battery terminals are corroded. If so I would have a technician such as one from YourMechanic clean the battery terminals and then test the battery. If the battery is...

You will need to have the computer scanned to get the stored codes. You may have a bad sensor.

Hello. In order to answer your question I would need to know what engine your vehicle has. For most vehicles the exhaust camshaft sensor will go on the cylinder head, on the exhaust camshaft side. That is the side...