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Take it back to the dealer that did the oil change. There is likely still excess oil somewhere, or something was incorrectly re-assembled.

Hi There, Your vehicle should have 6 spark plugs; one for each cylinder. You should also have 6 coil packs; again one for each cylinder. Should you need further assistance with changing these, I would recommend having a professional come...

This may be related to a faulty blower motor or blower motor relay. Occasionally, the blower motor itself will wear out or become faulty working intermittently as the brush contacts inside the motor wear out. The blower motor relay supplies...

The oil leaks should be pinpointed in a leak diagnostic. If oil is leaking at the head gasket, the head has to be removed but prior to placement of a new gasket the head and block have to be very...

Hi there: You are correct about having major mechanical problems occur after 150,000 miles. However, with a vehicle like the Dodge Challenger; what's really the potential problem is how hard that vehicle was driven for the last 7 years. It's...

Hi there. The noise of grinding sounds like a gear that is broken or damaged like a pinion gear in the differential or a drive gear in the transmission. Get a stethoscope for an automotive vehicle and put the probe...

The very first thing to do when you experience power loss or surging issues, or interesting gauge readings, is have your vehicle scanned for diagnostic troubleshooting codes. Your car can set these codes and not always illuminate the Check Engine...

Your vehicle was equipped with 100,000 mile spark plugs. The first recommended change is at 100,000 miles. If a Diagnostic Trouble Code has led you to test the ignition system and you find that an individual plug over coil tests...

Sent billing question to CS for cost to replace the oil pan gasket or timing cover gasket.

Sent to CS motor mount replacement service (3) spark plugs replacement service (6) ignition coils replacement service (6)

It sounds like you may not have any power going to the fuel pump relay. The relay wires should have ground on two wires, power on one wire and switched power on another wire. To activate the fuel pump your...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The trip reset button is located at the next to the readout. It is hard to see because they are black on black and hidden out of the way. Some models utilize the set...

Hello, thanks for writing in. Both the battery and the alternator may be at fault. The light turns on any time low voltage is detected. That being said, both are easy enough to test. Most automotive parts stores will test...

Cost is determined by the cost of parts and labor combined. If your using a dealer, it will be more than an independent repair shop. In regards to the radiator mounting bracket on you Jetta, it easily can. The...

If you smell gas, there can be a leak in a number of places. All the fuel lines should be carefully inspected to make sure they are secure and undamaged, all the way up to the fuel injectors themselves. Even...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle may be having spark issues. If the spark is not strong enough to ignite all of the fuel, or does not ignite the fuel at all, the spark plugs may not be...

Both of these codes P1610 and P1614 codes are a problem within the theft system and shows lock and key match improper. This can be if the wrong or not programmed key was used. If you are having a problem...

I am going to assume you have a 2.2 liter engine with the air conditioning option on your vehicle, since you mentioned multiple fans. Both fans should turn on while the vehicle is running and the A/C is switched on....

If you can find a mechanic that is willing to build a wire harness from scratch for the vehicle it will have to be straight time and materials to do it. This means if it takes 10 hours to make...

Hi there. Thanks for writing back. Here is some information about the P1005 Dodge trouble code. It's actually specific to Dodge & Chrysler vehicles, so it's hard to find information on the code. P1005 code indicates a Manifold Tunning Valve...

These lines go up to the radiator in a connection that may leak and need to be replaced. These are the most likely causes of the leak. On some vehicles that have a tow package, they will have an additional...

If a tire is defective (belt separation, uneven wear, even design defects such as unusual or uneven stiffness) no amount of balancing will eliminate a vibration. So, among the first things to confirm is the condition of the tires (and...

Hi Dakota. Thanks for sending your question to us tonight. Unfortunately, we can't upload files to this platform to provide you with a diagram. Your best option is to purchase a service and repair manual for your 2002 Ford F-150,...