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If your car is equipped with a manual transmission, you’ll need to shift through gears by hand rather than letting the transmission handle things. Here’s how to work the system: Always press the clutch pedal all the way down...

Depending on the type of belts in your vehicle, they will probably last you anywhere from 3-10 years, or 40,000-150,000 miles. Typically, you will find the drive belt replacement schedule found in the owner's manual. This is assuming that the...

Hi there! First off, don't worry about being a new car owner - everybody has gone through this same situation at least one time in their lives. When the radio or other accessories are turned on while the engine is...

Checking the engine oil is essential to maintain safe engine operation and longevity. Bad oil can give your engine problems. To check the oil. Ensure the vehicle is on a level surface and has been sitting for at least...

Hi there. If the engine will not crank over even with a fully charged battery, then there is another problem. If it is suspected that the engine is frozen then a mechanic would typically try turning over the engine by...

If your complaint is a crank no start, it is likely that you have ignition problems. It could also be the fuel injection relay. The most likely cause for your no start is an ignition module in the distributor assembly....

There are a lot of reasons a car won't start from a dead battery to internal engine problems. An engine needs three things to run: spark, fuel and compression. A trained technician, such as one from YourMechanic, has the necessary...

You may have a bad transmission shift governor in the back of the transmission that is not working correctly or there is another internal fluid pressure leakage that may require the transmission to be rebuilt. Have the governor replaced and...

It is possible that the smoke could have been due to the jumper cables being installed backwards. I would recommend double checking to make sure that you connected the cables properly. If you did connect the cables properly and the...

There are three sets of power door lock and unlock buttons inside of the vehicle: one on each of the front door panels, and one in the middle of the instrument panel. To unlock the doors, press any of the...

To determine if a cracked mirror needs to be completely replaced will depend on a few factors. Let's start with the interior mirror, or what is typically called the rear-view mirror. Generally this mirror is only replaceable as an entire...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. It sounds like you definitely have a failing pump or steering rack, but determining exactly which it is will be a bit harder without getting to see the vehicle in person; though my bet...

Hello. It sounds like you have a bad connection. If the alternator is fine, then the negative battery connections should be checked. It is common for negative ground connections to become loose or corroded which will cause this. If those...

Your car includes front air bags, as well as side air bags. Your side air bags are located in the pillars beside the driver front and passenger front seats. They are controlled by the air bag system, and initiated by...

This sounds like a possible battery problem. Batteries do not perform as well in colder temperatures. Batteries have a rating for starting power measured in cold cranking amps (CCA). I would recommend having your battery load tested by a YourMechanic...

If the engine is overheating to the point where it's shutting off and blowning coolant out of the tailpipe, you have a bad situation. A failed distributor or cracked coil may cause the engine to stall when warmed up. Consider...

Your dash lights can be set to almost any level of brightness you want. Most drivers find it convenient to set the dash/instrument panel lights to a brighter setting during early evening and then a low brightness once night has...

Hearing a squealing from the front of the car when you press the brake pedal? Don’t worry – it’s normal. Nissan pads (and most of those used by other automakers out there) come with a metal tab that’s designed to...

Unfortunately an engine can really fail at any time for any number of reasons regardless of what year or how many miles it has on it, but it for sure isn’t normal. Toyota has a number of things that can...

The Autolamp Control on your truck can make turning on your headlights easier. The Autolamp Control turns your headlights on automatically when it senses darkness. To enable Auto Lamp Control. Turn the Headlamp Control knob to the fourth spot....

The Emission System on your vehicle makes sure that your truck does not break any emission standards. Emissions can dirty the air. To make sure that the Emission System on your vehicle is working properly. Use the proper fuel...

Your vehicle has two trip odometers, which tell you the distance you have traveled since the last reset. The vehicle displays one trip odometer at a time, directly below the standard odometer. To toggle between the two trip odometers, press...

Although a lamp may look fine sometimes, a tiny break in the filament that is not quite visible can cause failure. The most accurate way to test a bulb is with a dvom/multimeter set to read ohms and measuring resistance...

Hi there. On the bottom of your transfer case, there should be a large hex plug. You will need a special hex tool like a large allen wrench to remove the plug. Put a drain pan under the plug and...

You did not mention if your rpms are limited when driving forward gears? If you are trying to rev up the engine in park, neutral or reverse the computer will limit the rpms the engine will go and the limiter...